What is a
conjunction?
A conjunction is a word that we use to
connect sentences, phrases, or clauses in order to prolong them.
You may probably wish to know the types
of conjunctions.
There are
mainly two types of conjunctions.
1. Coordinating Conjunction
2. Subordinating Conjunction
Moreover, there
are two additional types of conjunctions are also available.
1. Compound Conjunction
2. Correlative Conjunction
You can learn the type
of Coordinating Conjunctions with examples in the previous part of
conjunction. In this part, we will cover the leftover parts of Subordinating conjunctions examples.
Let’s understand with the help of
examples what a conjunction is.
1. Rahul wants to buy an iPhone 14.
2. He doesn’t have money.
The above are two different sentences.
If you wish to add them, you can with adversative conjunction because these
show a contrast. The bold words in the below sentence represent adversative
conjunction.
For example; Rahul wants to buy an
iPhone 14, but he doesn’t have
money.
Let’s take another example;
1. He goes to school.
2. He works in a restaurant.
The bold words in the below sentence
represent adversative conjunction.
For example; he goes to school and works
in a restaurant.
By now you may have clarity on how
conjunction connects two or more sentences, subjects, verbs, objects, etc.
Types of
Subordinating Conjunction
1.
Conjunctions of time
2.
Conjunctions of reason
3.
Conjunctions of purpose
4.
Conjunctions of result
5.
Conjunctions of condition
6.
Conjunctions of comparison
7.
Conjunctions of concession
8.
Conjunctions of manner
9.
Conjunctions of place
We have already covered the first 6
types of subordinating conjunctions. If this part we are going to learn the
Conjunctions of manner, concession, and place. You should learn coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
examples. Let’s get started!
The conjunction of concession:- This
conjunction we use to show any contrast.
Although, though, even though, even if,
however, whatever, no matter what, no matter how, no matter where, no matter
that, notwithstanding, admitting that, as, whether, much as, come what may say
what you will.
(Although,
Though, Even though)
There are similar conjunctions with
little effect in use.
Note: always use a ( , ) or yet after
these conjunctions.
Examples
1.
Though they are poor yet they are happy.
2.
Even though she doesn’t know English well, she tries to communicate with
foreigners.
3.
Although I don’t have much money yet I try my best to help everybody.
4.
Though he is thin yet he is tall.
5.
Even though he is ill, he goes to school every day.
(No matter
what, no matter how, no matter where, no matter that)
1.
If you respect someone no matter what you are, he will respect you.
2.
No matter what you do to make somebody happy, they will never care for
you.
3.
No matter where you are from if you are talented the world loves you.
4.
If you are fully determined no matter that you can do anything.
(Come what may,
Say what you will)
1.
Come what may, I will learn English grammar.
2.
Say what you will, your words have no effect on me.
3.
Determination decides your destiny, come what may.
4. He doesn’t obey anyone, say what you will he won’t listen to you as well.
(Even if,
however, whatever)
1.
However good an actor you may be, if you are poor, none will take you in
movies.
2.
Even if I have a lot of money without friends, it is in vain.
3.
It is your life live it however you want to.
4.
You must know whatever you are doing today will result in tomorrow.
(Notwithstanding)
1.
Narendra Modi follows a very busy schedule notwithstanding he visits his
mother occasionally.
2.
People are educated notwithstanding they don’t have humanity.
3.
He doesn’t have any job notwithstanding he is jubilant.
(As)
1.
Free as he may be, he doesn’t spend time with his family.
2.
Far as we are, but the closest to each other.
(Much as)
1.
Much as we want to be with each other for the rest of our lives, destiny
has decided something else for us.
2.
Much as some people have the knowledge, they don’t get a good job.
(Whether)
Note: Use
whether … or not pair.
1.
I am not sure whether he will help me or not.
2.
She doesn’t know whether she should continue her old job or look for
another one.
FAQ 1. Is but a subordinating conjunction?
Solution: No, It is not subordinating
conjunction. It is a part of coordinating conjunction. If you want to learn how
to use it correctly go for Adversative
and Illative Conjunctions with Examples.
It is subordinating conjunction of
Concession with a lot of examples and detailed explanations. In case you have
any doubt, please let us know in the comment. Wait for the upcoming part!
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