english conjunctions examples

And - used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses to show addition or similarity.

Past: John went to the store and bought some milk.

Present: Mary is studying hard and getting good grades.

Future: We will go to the beach and have a picnic.

Active voice: The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened carefully.

Passive voice: The lesson was explained by the teacher, and it was listened to carefully by the students.

Direct speech: He said, "I like to play soccer and basketball."

Indirect speech: He said that he likes to play soccer and basketball.

But - used to show a contrast or exception between two clauses or phrases.

Past: The weather was cold, but we still went for a walk.

Present: She is intelligent, but sometimes she can be lazy.

Future: I want to travel, but I don't have enough money.

Active voice: The students studied hard, but they didn't pass the exam.

Passive voice: The exam was studied hard for by the students, but it wasn't passed by them.

Direct speech: "I am sorry, but I cannot come to your party," she said.

Indirect speech: She said that she was sorry but couldn't come to the party.

Or - used to present a choice between two or more options.

Past: Did you go to the movies or stay at home last night?

Present: Should I wear a dress or pants to the party?

Future: Will you go to the concert or watch a movie tonight?

Active voice: You can either eat pizza or have salad for dinner.

Passive voice: Pizza or salad can be eaten for dinner.

Direct speech: "Do you want to go to the park or the beach?" he asked.

Indirect speech: He asked if I wanted to go to the park or the beach.

Because - used to give a reason or cause for something.

Past: I couldn't go to the party because I was sick.

Present: She is studying hard because she wants to get a good job.

Future: They will not be able to come to the meeting because they have another appointment.

Active voice: The flight was delayed because of bad weather.

Passive voice: The flight was delayed because bad weather was being experienced.

Direct speech: "I can't come to the meeting because I have another appointment," he said.

Indirect speech: He said that he couldn't come to the meeting because he had another appointment.

If - used to present a condition or possibility.

Past: If it had rained, we would have stayed at home.

Present: If I have time, I will go to the gym.

Future: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

Active voice: If you don't exercise, you will gain weight.

Passive voice: Weight will be gained if exercise isn't done.

Direct speech: "If it's cold tomorrow, we can stay at home," she said.

Indirect speech: She said that if it was cold the next day, they could stay at home.

These are just a few examples of the many English conjunctions

User

also with as ,since, howover, etc?

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Sure, here are some conjunctions with examples in past, present, future, active and passive; direct and indirect speech:

As - used to show a cause-and-effect relationship

Active: As she started to run, her phone fell out of her pocket.

Passive: As the car was being repaired, the mechanic discovered a problem with the transmission.

Direct: She said, "As I arrived at the party, I realized I had forgotten my gift."

Indirect: She told me that as she had arrived at the party, she had realized she had forgotten her gift.

Since - used to indicate a point in time or a period of time

Active: Since I started exercising regularly, I've noticed a significant improvement in my health.

Passive: Since the new software was installed, the computer has been running much faster.

Direct: He said, "Since I moved to this city, I've made a lot of new friends."

Indirect: He told me that since he had moved to that city, he had made a lot of new friends.

However - used to contrast two ideas

Active: I know I need to exercise more; however, I just can't seem to find the time.

Passive: The project was completed on time; however, there were several errors that needed to be corrected.

Direct: She said, "I know I need to exercise more; however, I just can't seem to find the time."

Indirect: She told me that she knew she needed to exercise more; however, she just couldn't seem to find the time.

And - used to connect two or more ideas together

Active: I went to the store and bought some groceries.

Passive: The document was reviewed and approved by the manager.

Direct: He said, "I went to the store and bought some groceries."

Indirect: He told me that he had gone to the store and bought some groceries.

Or - used to present alternatives

Active: You can have either pizza or sushi for dinner.

Passive: The report can be submitted either in person or by email.

Direct: She said, "You can have either pizza or sushi for dinner."

Indirect: She told me that I could have either pizza or sushi for dinner.

Although - used to indicate a contrast

Active: Although it was raining, I decided to go for a run.

Passive: Although the instructions were confusing, the task was completed successfully.

Direct: He said, "Although it was raining, I decided to go for a run."

Indirect: He told me that although it had been raining, he had decided to go for a run.

User

even and eventhough though and others?

ChatGPT

Sure, here are some additional conjunctions with examples:

Even: used to emphasize a surprising or unexpected result or fact.

Example in the present tense:

John is not a morning person, but even he woke up early today.

Example in the past tense:

Despite being injured, the athlete won the race. Even his competitors were impressed.

Example in the future tense:

Even if it rains, we're still going to have a picnic.

Even though: used to express a contrast or concession.

Example in the present tense:

Even though she is tired, she is still studying for her exams.

Example in the past tense:

Even though the food was cold, I still ate it because I was hungry.

Example in the future tense:

Even though it will be expensive, we are planning to take a trip to Europe next year.

Though: used in a similar way to "even though", but can also be used as a conjunction to express a contrasting idea.

Example in the present tense:

Though he is very busy, he always makes time for his family.

Example in the past tense:

She didn't study for the test, though she knew it was important.

Example in the future tense:

They may not be able to come, though they really want to.

Since: used to show a cause and effect relationship, often with a past time frame.

Example in the present tense:

Since she started exercising, she has lost weight and feels healthier.

Example in the past tense:

Since I graduated from college, I have been working at this company.

Example in the future tense:

Since we're going to be in town, we might as well visit our old friends.

However: used to show a contrast or unexpected turn of events.

Example in the present tense:

She studied hard for the exam; however, she still didn't do well.

Example in the past tense:

He planned the trip carefully; however, they still got lost.

Example in the future tense:

We hope to finish the project on time; however, unexpected obstacles may arise.