Linking Words

The words linking are conjunctions ( conjunctions ) that act as the connective phrases. Thus, they play the role of connecting ideas by joining terms or even prayers. For this reason, they are essential elements of communication since they collaborate with textual cohesion and coherence. Linking semantic unit of a text. In other Words in English grammar

The words linking can express the continuation of ideas, completion, addition, opposition, comparison, explanation, etc.

Remember that conjunctions are invariant words, that is, they do not suffer inflection in number, gender or degree.

Classification

Depending on the role they play, English conjunctions are classified into:

Coordinating Conjunctions : aims to link independent words or sentences that have the same grammatical class.

Generally they appear in the middle of the sentences and the most used are: and (e), but (but, however, however, nevertheless), for (because, since), or (or), nor (nor), so ( then) and yet (but, however, however). Linking semantic unit of a text. In other Words in English grammar

Examples :

• I like my job and my boss.
• I would go to the beach but it’s raining.
• I hate to waste water, for it is very important these days.
• We can eat a salad or a vegetable soup.
• I don’t like dogs. Nor do I.
• It was snowing hard, so I bought an coat.
• The shoe is beautiful, yet expensive.

Correlative Conjunctions (correlative conjunctions): just like coordinative conjunctions, correlative conjunctions also have the function of linking elements that have the same grammatical function.

The difference between them is that correlative conjunctions have more than one word and the most used ones are:

• as… as (as… as): She is as beautiful as her sister.
• both… and (both… e): Both gaspacho and tortilla are very popular in the Spain.
• not only… but also (not only… but also): He is not only intelligent, but also beautiful.
• either… or (anyone… or): You can travel either by plane or by train.
• neither… nor (neither… nor): Vegans eat neither meat nor eggs.
• whether… or (if… or): You need to decide whether you go to the party or to the cinema.

Subordinating Conjunctions : link dependent clause with independent clause .

That is, they are different from coordinating conjunctions that link independent phrases. An independent sentence is one that already contains a complete meaning, for example:

I go to the beach.

Independent prayers need others to make sense, for example:

Because it was cold.

Note that alone, it does not have a complete meaning and, therefore, needs another sentence to complete it:

Example: Because it was cold, I took my coat.

See below the main subordinating conjunctions:

Subordinating Conjunctions	EXAMPLES
After	After dinner, I go to my house.
Before	She went out before I had finished my cake.
Once	Once I find somewhere to live, I’ll send you my address.
Since	I’ve known Victoria since she was ten.
Otherwise	I need to hurry, otherwise I will be late.
Still	The weather was rainy. Still, we managed to enjoy ourselves.
Until / Till	We walked until it got dark.
Unless	I will be there unless it rains.
When	We’ll go when you’re ready.
Where	Stay where you are.
While	I like to listen to music while I clean the house.
whenever	You can go whenever you want.
If	We will go to the beach if the weather is good.

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