Mastering Conjunctions

Conjunctions: Alternatives and Functions

• Common alternatives to using 'for' as a conjunction include 'since', 'because', 'as', and 'inasmuch as', which all indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.

Nor as a Conjunction

• 'Nor' is used as a conjunction to indicate a negative correlation or additive exclusion, often in conjunction with 'neither' or 'not'.

So as a Conjunction

• 'So' is used as a conjunction to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship, often to show a logical consequence or result, and can be used in place of 'therefore', 'thus', or 'consequently'.

For vs. Because

• 'For' and 'because' are both conjunctions used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship, but 'for' is often used in more formal or literary writing, while 'because' is more commonly used in informal writing and speech.

Nor vs. Neither

• 'Nor' and 'neither' are both negative conjunctions, but 'nor' is used to indicate the absence or negation of something, while 'neither' is used to indicate the absence or negation of two things.

But vs. Or

• 'But' and 'or' are both conjunctions, but 'but' is used to indicate a contrast or exception, while 'or' is used to indicate a choice or alternative.

Test Your Knowledge of Conjunctions: Learn the Proper Usage of 'For', 'And', 'Nor', and 'Now'