{"id":3308,"date":"2025-07-15T18:29:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/?p=3308"},"modified":"2025-07-15T18:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:29:52","slug":"english-conjunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/english-conjunction\/","title":{"rendered":"English Conjunction"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">Conjunctions are words that connect other words, phrases or clauses in a sentence. They help to form coherent and complex sentences by linking together ideas.<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"toc-3\" name=\"toc-3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>In-depth Explanation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"explanation\"><a id=\"toc-4\" name=\"toc-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">What Are Conjunctions?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Conjunctions are words like &#8220;<strong>and<\/strong>,&#8221; &#8220;<strong>but<\/strong>,&#8221; &#8220;<strong>or<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>because<\/strong>.&#8221; Without conjunctions, our sentences would be short and choppy. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Without conjunctions:\u00a0<\/strong>I like apples.\u00a0I like oranges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>With conjunctions:<\/strong>\u00a0I like apples\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong>\u00a0oranges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">By using conjunctions, you can express your ideas more clearly and smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"toc-5\" name=\"toc-5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">\nTypes of Conjunctions<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are three main types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating and correlative.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"toc-6\" name=\"toc-6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">\nCoordinating Conjunctions<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">These conjunctions connect words, phrases or independent clauses that are of equal importance. Some of the main coordinating conjunctions include:<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"117\" \/>\n<col width=\"241\" \/>\n<col width=\"266\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Conjunction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>and<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Adds one thing to another<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I like pizza\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong>\u00a0pasta.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>but<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shows contrast or an exception<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I like most fruit,\u00a0<strong>but<\/strong>\u00a0I don\u2019t like grapes.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>or<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Presents alternatives or choices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Do you want tea\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0coffee?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>so<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Indicates a result or consequence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It was raining,\u00a0<strong>so<\/strong>\u00a0we stayed indoors.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>When to use commas<\/strong><br \/>\nUse a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses (complete sentences).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I wanted to go for a walk,\u00a0<strong>but\u00a0<\/strong>it started to rain.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"toc-7\" name=\"toc-7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">\nSubordinating Conjunctions<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">These conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. They show the relationship between the two clauses, such as cause and effect, time or condition. They include:<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\">\n<table style=\"height: 546px;\" width=\"906\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"123\" \/>\n<col width=\"212\" \/>\n<col width=\"289\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Conjunction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>because<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Introduces a reason or cause<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">She stayed home\u00a0<strong>because<\/strong>\u00a0she was feeling sick.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>if<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Introduces a condition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>If<\/strong>\u00a0you study hard, you\u2019ll pass the exam.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>since<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shows a time reference or a reason (similar to &#8220;because&#8221;)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I haven&#8217;t seen him\u00a0<strong>since<\/strong>\u00a0he moved away.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Since<\/strong>\u00a0he didn\u2019t study, he failed the exam.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>when<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Refers to the time something happens<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019ll leave\u00a0<strong>when<\/strong>\u00a0you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>before<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Indicates that something happens earlier than another action<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You must finish your homework\u00a0<strong>before<\/strong>\u00a0you play video games.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>after<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shows that one action happens following another<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We can go to the park\u00a0<strong>after<\/strong>\u00a0we eat lunch.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>When to use commas<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">Use a comma when the subordinating conjunction starts the sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Because<\/strong>\u00a0it was raining, we stayed indoors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Do not use a comma when the subordinating conjunction appears in the middle of the sentence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We stayed indoors\u00a0<strong>because<\/strong>\u00a0it was raining.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"toc-8\" name=\"toc-8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">\nCorrelative Conjunctions<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">These conjunctions work in pairs to join words or phrases that have equal weight in a sentence. Examples of these conjunction pairs are:<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\">\n<table style=\"height: 395px;\" width=\"895\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"145\" \/>\n<col width=\"206\" \/>\n<col width=\"273\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Conjunction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>either\u2026or<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Presents two choices or\u00a0alternatives<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can<strong>\u00a0either<\/strong>\u00a0call me\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0send a text.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>both\u2026and<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Emphasizes that two things are included or true<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Both<\/strong>\u00a0the teacher\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong>\u00a0the students enjoyed the lesson.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>not only\u2026but also<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Adds emphasis by showing that something is true in addition to something else<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">She is\u00a0<strong>not only<\/strong>\u00a0smart\u00a0<strong>but also<\/strong>\u00a0hardworking.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>whether\u2026or<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Introduces two possible options or conditions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I don\u2019t know\u00a0<strong>whether<\/strong>\u00a0she\u2019ll call\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0send a message.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>When to use commas<\/strong><br \/>\nGenerally, correlative conjunctions do not require a comma unless they connect independent clauses or if there is a need for clarity.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Both\u00a0<\/strong>my mom\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong>\u00a0my aunt are doctors.\u00a0(no comma)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Either<\/strong>\u00a0we go now,\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0we wait until the rain stops.\u00a0(comma with two independent clauses)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not only\u00a0<\/strong>did she win the race,\u00a0<strong>but<\/strong>\u00a0she\u00a0<strong>also<\/strong>\u00a0set a new record.\u00a0(comma for clarity)<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Conjunctions are words that connect other words, phrases or clauses in a sentence. They help to form coherent and complex sentences by linking together ideas. In-depth Explanation What Are Conjunctions? Conjunctions are words like &#8220;and,&#8221; &#8220;but,&#8221; &#8220;or&#8221; and &#8220;because.&#8221; Without conjunctions, our sentences would be short and choppy. For example: Without conjunctions:\u00a0I like apples.\u00a0I &#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[253],"tags":[502,492,495,503,505,493,507,497,501,487,489,490,273,491,287,496,498,488,500,504,499,506,494],"class_list":["post-3308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-miscellaneous","tag-bai-tap-lien-tu","tag-cong-thuc-lien-tu","tag-conjunction-examples","tag-conjunction-exercises","tag-conjunction-grammar","tag-conjunction-rules","tag-conjunction-vocabulary","tag-coordinating-conjunctions","tag-correlative-conjunctions","tag-english-conjunction","tag-english-conjunctions","tag-hoc-lien-tu","tag-hoc-tieng-anh-cung-eduma","tag-learn-conjunctions","tag-learn-english-with-eduma","tag-lien-tu-ket-hop","tag-lien-tu-phu-thuoc","tag-lien-tu-tieng-anh","tag-lien-tu-tuong-quan","tag-ngu-phap-lien-tu","tag-subordinating-conjunctions","tag-tu-vung-lien-tu","tag-vi-du-lien-tu"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3308"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3311,"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3308\/revisions\/3311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumaenglish.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}