Conjunctions and Prepositions: English Vocabulary List

used to connect two words, phrases, or sentences referring to related things

"I like tea and coffee."

"I went to the store and bought some milk and bread for breakfast."

used to connect alternatives or introduce another possibility

"Do you want tea or coffee?"

"You can have tea or coffee but you cannot have both drinks."

used for introducing the reason of something

"I stayed home because I was sick."

"She passed the exam because she studied very hard every night for weeks."

at this moment or time

"I am leaving now."

"I am eating lunch right now so can I call you back later this afternoon when I am free?"

for one single time

"I travel once a year."

"I go to the cinema once a month because I enjoy watching movies on the big screen."

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

"Although it rained we enjoyed the picnic."

"Although it was raining heavily they decided to go for a walk anyway."

up until the current or given time

"I have not eaten yet."

"I have not finished my breakfast yet so please wait a few more minutes before we leave."

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

"He is tall whereas his brother is short."

"My brother loves action movies whereas I prefer romantic comedies and dramas."

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

"He slept during the movie."

"During the summer vacation we traveled to Italy and visited many beautiful cities."

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

"Apart from John everyone came."

"Apart from the broken window the house was in perfect condition and very clean."

in an open area surrounding a building

"The kids are outside."

"The children are playing outside in the garden while their mother prepares dinner in the kitchen."

in or into a room, building, etc.

"Please come inside."

"Please come inside it is cold out there and I have made some hot soup for you."

used to add another negative statement related to the previous one

"He neither called nor texted me."

"He neither called nor texted me to let me know that he was going to be late for our appointment."

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

"She is tired but happy."

"She wanted to go to the party but she was too tired to drive."

used to say that something happening, existing, etc. depends on another thing happening, existing, etc.

"If it rains we stay home."

"If it rains tomorrow we will cancel the picnic and stay home instead."

used to say that something is happening at the same time with another

"She sang as he played."

"He works as a teacher at the local high school in our town."

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

"It was raining so we stayed home."

"She was very tired so she decided to go to bed early last night."

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

"Since you are here help me."

"Since you are here we can start the meeting a few minutes early."

used to indicate a result or outcome related to what has just been said or happened

"Now that it is done."

"Now that you mention it I do remember seeing him at the store yesterday."

at some point subsequent to when something happens

"We ate dinner after the movie ended."

"After the movie ended we went to a small cafe for some coffee and cake."

used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time

"Wash your hands before you eat."

"Please wash your hands before you eat dinner so you do not get sick."

used to express that something happens at the same time or right after another thing

"Once you start you cannot stop."

"Once you finish your homework you can go outside and play with your friends."

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

"He is nice though sometimes grumpy."

"He is very kind though he sometimes says things that hurt other people feelings."

used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a statement, thought, or reported speech

"I think that is good."

"The teacher explained that the exam would cover the entire curriculum."

used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said

"He is rich yet he is unhappy."

"She is very talented yet she remains humble and kind to everyone she meets."

used to indicate that two things happen at the same time or during something else

"Call me when you arrive."

"When I was young I used to play outside with my friends every day."

at any or every time

"Whenever I call you are busy."

"Whenever I see her she always has a big smile on her face."

used to refer to a particular situation, stage, or place

"This is where it happened."

"This is the house where I grew up as a little child many years ago."

used to talk about a doubt or choice when facing two options

"I do not know whether to go."

"I cannot decide whether to buy the red dress or the blue one."

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

"Wait until tomorrow."

"Please wait here until I come back do not go anywhere else."

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

"I am from Turkey."

"The store is open from nine in the morning until nine at night every day."

used to indicate someone's or something's ownership or relation to a thing or person

"This is a cup of tea."

"The color of the sky changes from blue to orange during the beautiful sunset."

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

"The train passed through the tunnel."

"We walked through the forest and saw many birds and small animals along the way."

used to introduce an exclusion

"Everyone came except me."

"Everyone passed the exam except Tom who did not study at all."

in every direction surrounding a person or object

"We walked around the park."

"She looked around the room for her glasses but they were on top of her head."

used to show how something is done or achieved

"I go to work by bus."

"The book was written by a famous author who won many awards for her work."

on or to a place beyond the borders of something

"The cat is outside."

"We decided to have our picnic just outside the city limits."

used to indicate that something or someone is located in, happening within, or moving into the inner part of something

"Stay inside the house."

"The storm raged outside, so we remained safely inside the cozy cabin."

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

"This gift is for you."

"This gift is for you because you have been so kind and helpful to me."

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

"We talked about the movie."

"We talked about our plans for the future and what we want to do with our lives."

in opposition to someone or something

"He leaned against the wall."

"The ladder was leaning against the wall so he could climb up to paint the ceiling."

used to add a second part to a comparison

"She is taller than her brother."

"She is taller than her sister but her sister is younger and will grow more."

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another

"He looks like his father."

"He looks exactly like his father when his father was young and had dark hair."