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The Ultimate Guide to because, when, if, and although: Use 4 Conjunctions to Turn Short Sentences into Complete Thoughts
Want to say "Because it rained, I stayed home" but find yourself only able to speak in two short sentences? By learning these 4 subordinating conjunctions—because, when, if, and although—you can clearly express cause, time, condition, and contrast in a single sentence. This article teaches you how to connect these conjunctions, whether to place them at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence, and when to add a comma, complete with right-vs-wrong examples and easy-to-remember tips.
both…and, either…or, neither…nor: Master the Parallel Structure Rules of Paired Conjunctions Once and for All
The most common stumbling block with paired conjunctions is deciding whether the verb should be singular or plural. This article uses the parallelism principle, the proximity rule, and easy-to-remember test methods to help you easily master both…and, either…or, and neither…nor, and even learn the B2-level not only…but also along the way.
and, but, or, so: 4 Little Words to Connect Your Sentences More Smoothly
Want to combine two short sentences into one but often get stuck? and, but, or, and so are the most commonly used conjunctions in English. Once you learn them, you'll be able to speak longer, more natural sentences. This article uses everyday conversational examples to help you understand the seven FANBOYS siblings and comma rules.