Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words like 'and', 'or' and 'but'.
They are used to connect different sentences and/or words.
Examples
- The animal is large but timid.
- Is this a sheep or a goat?
- It's cold, wet and windy today.
- A cat and its kittens.
- Slow but steady
- A horse, a zebra or a donkey?
Other words that use words as conjunctions are: for, nor, yet and so
Examples
- He is gambling with his health, for he has been smoking far too long.
- They do not gamble, nor do they smoke.
- They gamble, yet they don't smoke.
- He gambled well last night, so he smoked a cigar to celebrate.
Some conjunctions occur in combination.
Examples
- He is not only handsome, but he is also brilliant.
- Both the cross country team and the swimming team are doing well.
- Just as many Americans love basketball, so many Canadians love ice hockey.
- Whether you stay or go is your decision.