Conjunctions, Definitions & Example Sentences

Conjunctions, Definitions & Example Sentences in english

Because	*Because* is used to show reason.	She usually eats at home, becauseshe likes cooking.
Although	*Although* is used to show two opposite statements.	Although he speaks seldom, he says meaningful words.
Whereas	*Whereas* is used to show contrast.	She is very funny whereas he is boring.
But	*But* is used to join two ideas that are opposites.	I am very hungry, but the fridge is empty.
Besides	*Besides* means in addition to, also. It is a preposition.	She speaks three languages besides Spanish.
Unlike	*Unlike* means different from, not similar to.	Jack is completely unlike his father.
Therefore	*Therefore* is used to show the result /effect of an action.	She came first. Therefore she got a good seat.
Despite	*Despite* is used to introduce a fact that is in sharp contrast with another fact.	Despite all her faults, everybody likes him.
Provided	*Provided* means if or only if.	They can listen to music providedthey disturb nobody.
Unless	*Unless* means; except on the condition that	You don’t need to go unless you want to.
Since	*Since* is used to show result.	Since I see you, I am better.
Either … or	We use *either … or* for connect things which are the same types, phrases, clauses or words.	Either Mark or Samuel will go.