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What are some common alternatives to using 'for' as a conjunction?
What are some common alternatives to using 'for' as a conjunction?
because, since, as
What is the function of 'nor' as a conjunction?
What is the function of 'nor' as a conjunction?
to compare a negative, contrasting idea
How is 'so' used as a conjunction?
How is 'so' used as a conjunction?
to show a reaction or consequence
What is the difference between 'for' and 'because' as conjunctions?
What is the difference between 'for' and 'because' as conjunctions?
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What is the difference between 'nor' and 'neither' as conjunctions?
What is the difference between 'nor' and 'neither' as conjunctions?
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What is the difference between 'but' and 'or' as conjunctions?
What is the difference between 'but' and 'or' as conjunctions?
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Flashcards
For as a conjunction
For as a conjunction
A conjunction that introduces a reason or explanation for something, similar to 'because' but more formal.
Nor conjunction
Nor conjunction
A conjunction that joins two negative ideas, expressing a contrasting or exceptional concept.
So as conjunction
So as conjunction
A conjunction that shows a consequence or reaction to something, indicating a causal relationship.
But as conjunction
But as conjunction
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Or as conjunction
Or as conjunction
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Neither as conjunction
Neither as conjunction
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Study Notes
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.
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Test Your Knowledge of Conjunctions: Learn the Proper Usage of 'For', 'And', 'Nor', and 'Now'
