Conjunctions are small but important words in English. They help us connect words, phrases, and sentences so that our ideas flow more smoothly. Without conjunctions, our sentences would be short and disconnected.
Here are the five basic conjunctions and how they are used:
1. And, Adds Information
We use ''and'' to add one thing to another. It joins similar ideas.
Example: I like coffee and tea.
Example: She speaks English and Spanish.
2. BUT, Shows Contrast
We use ''but'' to show a difference or contrast between two things.
Example: I like summer, but I don’t like winter.
Example: The cake looks delicious, but I am not hungry.
3. OR, Gives a Choice
We use ''or'' when we are giving two or more options to choose from.
Example: Do you want pizza or pasta?
Example: Is your favorite color blue or green?
We use or (NOT and) in negative sentences to mean not one thing and not another thing.
Example: I don’t like oranges or lemons.
4. SO, Shows a Result
We use ''so'' to show that something happens as a result of something else.
Example: I was tired, so I went to bed early.
Example: It was raining, so we stayed inside.
5. BECAUSE, Gives a Reason
We use ''because'' to explain why something happened.
Example: I stayed home because it was raining.
Example: She was happy because she got a new job.
Why Are Conjunctions Important?
They help connect thoughts and ideas smoothly.
They help avoid repetition (so we don’t keep using short, choppy sentences).
They make sentences longer and more interesting.