Grammar
Compound Sentence
- A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses (complete
sentences) joined by a coordinating conjunction such as:
1. For (meaning because)
Example: I took a break, for I was feeling tired. (= I took a break because I was tired.)
2. And (adds one idea to another)
Example: She speaks French, and she also knows Italian. (= Two related, equal ideas
joined.)
3. Nor (adds a negative idea)
Example: He doesn’t like coffee, nor does he drink tea. (= Both parts are negative.)
4. But (shows contrast or difference)
Example: I wanted to go hiking, but it started to rain. (= Shows an unexpected result or
contrast.)
Tone: Neutral. Just showing contrast between two ideas.
5. Or (offers a choice)
Example: You can study with us, or you can go to the library.(= Presents two options.)
6. Yet (means but or nevertheless, slightly more formal)
Example: The task was hard, yet she managed to complete it. (= Similar to "but", adds
contrast.)
Tone: Emphasizes that the second part is unexpected or surprising.
7. So (shows result or consequence)
Example: He worked all night, so he was exhausted the next day. (= Shows a cause and
effect.)
Complex Sentence
A complex sentence is a sentence that joins an independent clause (a complete sentence)
with one or more dependent clauses (incomplete ideas) using subordinating conjunctions.
⏱️Temps
Conjonction Exemple
after I went to bed after I finished my homework.
before Wash your hands before you eat.
when I was reading when the lights went out.
while She was cooking while he was cleaning.
until We stayed until the rain stopped.
as As I was leaving, she called me.
as soon as Call me as soon as you arrive.
once Once you try it, you’ll love it.
since I’ve been here since 8 a.m.
whenever I smile whenever I see her.
by the time By the time I arrived, they had left.
now that Now that you're here, we can start.
❓ Cause / Raison
Conjonction Exemple
because I stayed home because I was tired.
since Since it’s raining, we’ll stay inside.
as As it was late, we stopped working.
now that Now that you’re 18, you can vote.
inasmuch as Inasmuch as you helped, you deserve credit.
🔁 But / Objectif
Conjonction Exemple
so that She studied so that she could pass the test.
in order that I left early in order that I could catch the bus.
❌ Condition
Conjonction Exemple
if I’ll go if it doesn’t rain.
unless Don’t come unless I call you.
provided that You can go provided that you finish your work.
as long as You can stay as long as you’re quiet.
Conjonction Exemple
even if I’ll help even if I’m tired.
in case Take an umbrella in case it rains.
on condition that He can play on condition that he finishes his homework.
🔀 Contraste / Opposition
Conjonction Exemple
although Although he’s rich, he’s not happy.
though I like her, though she talks a lot.
even though Even though it’s cold, I went swimming.
whereas He loves music, whereas she prefers silence.
while While I understand your point, I disagree.
in spite of the fact that In spite of the fact that he was late, they waited.
despite the fact that Despite the fact that it rained, the match continued.
⚖️Comparison
Conjonction Exemple
than She’s taller than her brother.
rather than I’d watch a movie rather than study.
as...as He’s as kind as his mother.
just as Just as we expected, it failed.
whether He wasn’t sure whether it would work.
🔄 Manner
Conjonction Exemple
as if He talks as if he knows everything.
as though She looks as though she’s seen a ghost.
the way Do it the way I showed you.
Place
Conjonction Exemple
where I’ll go where you go.
wherever She follows me wherever I go.
🧾 Exception
Conjonction Exemple
except that It’s perfect, except that it’s expensive.
Conjonction Exemple
other than He eats nothing other than fruit.
save that All is well, save that I’m tired.
