Linking Words / Conjunctions

CONJUNCTIONS

Linking Words

In English, we use conjunctions to connect sentence parts. Here are some common linking words:

• And
• Or
• But
• After
• Before
• When
• Because

I always get up early and have breakfast.

I was born in Izmir and work here.

Let’s play soccer or (let’s play) basketball.

I’d like to sleep now but have lots of homework.

I called the director after you arrived here.

You always drink tea when you get tired!

I’ll call you before you arrive at the office.

I am so sleepy right now because I’ve studied for the exams for 3 hours.