Conjunctions, Definitions and Example Sentences

English Most Common Conjunctions, Definitions and Example Sentences

Because	Because is used to show reason.
Although	Although is used to show two opposite statements.
Whereas	Whereas is used to show contrast.
But	But is used to join two ideas that are opposites.
Besides	Besides means in addition to, also. It is a preposition.
Unlike	Unlike means different from, not similar to.
Therefore	Therefore is used to show the result /effect of an action.
Despite	Despite is used to introduce a fact that is in sharp contrast with another fact.
Provided	Provided means if or only if.
Unless	Unless means; except on the condition that
Since	Since is used to show result.
So	So is used to show result.
If	If is used to show condition.
Yet	Yet shows contrast or joins opposites.
After	After tells us about order, sequence.

Example Sentences;

Because	She usually eats at home, because she likes cooking.
Although	Although he speaks seldom, he says meaningful words.
Whereas	She is very funny whereas he is boring.
But	I am very hungry, but the fridge is empty.
Besides	She speaks three languages besides Spanish.
Unlike	Jack is completely unlike his father.
Therefore	She came first. Therefore she got a good seat.
Despite	Despite all her faults, everybody likes him.
Provided	They can listen to music provided they disturb nobody.
Unless	You don’t need to go unless you want to.
Since	Since I see you, I am better.
So	Whoever says so is a liar.
If	Let me know if you go to the school.
Yet	We haven’t finished eating the watermelon yet.
After	I can pass after the green light is on.