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Conjunctions of time. Used to say when something happens. There are two verbs used. One on each side of the conjunction. (before, after, as, as soon as, since, until, while) |
Wait here until the teacher gets back. |
Conjunctions of reason. Used to say why something happens, or the reason why something was done. (as, because, since, in case) |
Bring your raincoat in case it rains. |
Conjunctions of purpose. Used to say what the purpose is of doing something. (so that, in order that, so as to, in order to) |
In order that everyone gets to watch the musical, please take only one ticket for yourself. |
Conjunctions of concession. Used to add something rather surprising or unusual about what you are saying. (although, even if, even through, though) |
The soldiers kept marching, although they were very tired. |
Conjunctions of condition. Used to say what follows a certain happening, or what must come first before a certain thing happens. (if, as long as, providing, unless) |
I will not be late for school if I leave now. |
Conjunctions of manner. Used to talk about the way people behave or do things. (as, as if, as though, just as) |
He was trembling badly as though he had just seen a ghost. |