Conjunctions & Connectors

Coordinating Conjunctions (P1)

"and" to join words and simple ideas

Coordinating Conjunctions (P2)

and, but, or; "because" in short sentences (early exposure)

Coordinating Conjunctions (P3)

and, but, or, so — joining clauses

Subordinating Conjunctions (P3)

because, when, while, before, after, if, although

Correlative Conjunctions (P3)

both...and, either...or, neither...nor

Coordinating Conjunctions (P4)

and, but, or, so, yet — choosing the right conjunction for meaning

Subordinating Conjunctions (P4)

Expanded usage; joining main and subordinate clauses

Discourse Connectors / Cohesive Devices (P5)

however, therefore, meanwhile, instead, otherwise

Subordinating Conjunctions (P6)

unless, despite, in spite of, although, even though

Correlative Conjunctions (P6)

not only...but also; parallel structure; agreement rules

Discourse Connectors / Cohesive Devices (P6)

furthermore, moreover, in addition, as a result, on the other hand

Adverbial Clauses (P6)

Clauses of time (when, after, before, while), reason (because, since), contrast (although, even though), condition (if, unless)