Conjuction

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Hi.What is the difference beween linking word and conjuction?For instance, although is considered both linking word and conjuction.Thanks

JohnParis · Accepted Answer

Hrsanei - this is stuff you can find on Google...

Linking words help you to connect ideas and sentences, so that people can follow your ideas.

A conjunction is a joiner, a word that connects (conjoins) parts of a sentence.

John

Hrsanei · Answer

Thanks John for your response.

I know the definitions which are also available in Grammar books.

But what I am asking is that if you can give an example in which although is used as a conjuction and another example for use of although as a linking word.

Thanks for your time and help in advance

JohnParis · Answer

Hrsanei -

I understand now.

The only question I saw concerned the diference between the conjunction and linking word.

I saw no question in your statement about "although". Excuse me.

I would say that the following two sentences are an example of "although" used as a linking word.

Because the results of their research are inconclusive, the authors have decided to try again. Although their decision is admirable, funding for a new clinical trial remains elusive.

My example of "although" as a conjunction is the following single sentence.

Although small, the room has a spacious feel.

I think that the key to differentiating the two is the use of "although" to link two sentences.

Best,

John

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