Mastering Conjunctions

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because, since, as

to compare a negative, contrasting idea

to show a reaction or consequence

'For' is more formal than 'because'

'Nor' is used to show an exception or contrast, while 'neither' compares negative, contrasting ideas

'But' compares contrasting ideas or highlights an exception, while 'or' highlights two choices

Study Notes

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

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

'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' 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' 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' 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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