Coordinating
AND
links two things together
creates a list
BECAUSE
explains why something is true
BOTH
AND
use to link two equal, positive or complementary elements
Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
Because
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
Cheetah
BUT
links ideas that contrast or are different from one another
gives reason why something didn't happen
UNLESS
means: if you don't, if it doesn't, except if
tells something that has to be done to make something else possible
EITHER
OR
presents two choices where only one is possible
She finished her homework although she was tired.
Although
Which video game features characters named Steve and Alex?
Minecraft
OR
either
links two or more alternatives/choices together
UNTIL
up to a certain time or event
tells us when something changed (or will change)
NEITHER
NOR
connects two negative ideas or options and show that both are untrue or did not happen
Since he studied hard, he passed the test.
Since
How many players from one team are on the court during a basketball game?
5
SO
therefore
gives a cause and an effect (what happens next)
WHILE
two things happened at the same time
something is different from something else
NOT ONLY
BUT ALSO
connects two related parts of a sentence, emphasizes that the second part adds something surprising, extra, or important
You will miss the bus unless you hurry.
Unless
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
NOR
links two or more negative choices/alternatives
ALTHOUGH
shows contrast
introduces a surprising or unexpected result
WHETHER
OR
introduce two or more alternative possibilities, choices or outcomes
While I was cooking dinner, my brother set the table.
While
What mammal is the only one that can fly?
A bat