Conjunctions

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用連詞將多個phrases 連接在一個 sentence中。

最簡單的連詞是 and 。

I like dogs and I like cats.

如果只要一個連詞 and ，那麼句子該多麼枯燥。

有兩類連詞， coordinating 和 subordinating conjunctions. 對等的連接 和 次要一等的連接。

and是 coordinating 對等連接。

區別在於

Coordinating conjunctions 連接兩個 main clauses.

Subordinating conjunctions 連接 a main clause 和 a subordinate clause. 更加強調 main clause。

Coordinating Conjunctions 協同連詞

and

He was doing his homework and cooking dinner at the same time.

or

Would you like to come with us or would you rather stay at home?

but

I like pop music but I prefer classical music.

both … and

I travelled to Spain and visited both Barcelona and Madrid.

either … or

You could either wear a dress or a skirt.

neither … nor

Neither does he like Asian food nor sushi.

not only … but also

He not only studies three subjects but also has a job as a waiter.

Subordinating Conjunctions 從屬連詞 ，數量更多。

從屬連詞數量更多 ，可以 分為4類 time, reason and condition ，以及其他。

Clauses of Time 時間相關的

after

He found his keys after he had been looking for them for hours.

as

I had just left the house as it suddenly started raining.

as soon as

Ill call you as soon as I know more about it.

before

You should better start studying before it is too late.

since

The children seem unhappy since their father has left the family.

till/until

I wont tell you until you promise you will keep it as a secret.

not until

It was not until he was standing directly in front of me that I recognized Tim.

when

We were in the middle of a discussion when without a warning Mr Smith left.

whenever

My mom buys chocolate for me whenever I come home.

while

Lara was already asleep while Jenny kept playing with her toys.

Subordinating Conjunctions of Reason 原因相關

• I do not want to come over for dinner because I really do not like sausages.
• Since almost everybody was late, the meeting had to start half an hour later.
• The match was not difficult for him as he was a really good chess player.

條件相關的

Conditional Sentences

More Subordinating Conjunctions

• The team lost the game although it is supposed to be very good.
• We can only go as far as that.
• I wont change my mind even if you ask me a hundred times.
• The sun was really hot so that almost everybody got sunburned.

參考：

Subordinating Conjunctions