Conjunction / adverb
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Dictionaries say that "though" is a conjunction in "He still argues, though he knows he's wrong." And in "(Even) though it was raining, she walked to work."
Besides, they say "though" is an adverb in "Snow is not predicted; we can expect some rain, though." and in "She can't dance: she sings well, though."
How to tell whether 'though' is functioning as subordinating conjunction or adverb, please?
I was wondering if it's the 'punctuation marks' (;) and (:) and the placement of 'though' which help us identify whether 'though' is functions as a subordinating conjunction or as an adverb. Am I right about what I said?
Top answer
A subordinating conjunction introduces a subordinate clause. It cannot be removed without damaging the sentence structure. An adverb is an adjunct.
- A subordinating conjunction introduces a subordinate clause.
- It cannot be removed without damaging the sentence structure.
- An adverb is an adjunct.
- It can be removed without harm.
- " (Removing the adverb leaves an intact sentence structure.
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A subordinating conjunction introduces a subordinate clause. It cannot be removed without damaging the sentence structure.
An adverb is an adjunct. It can be removed without harm.
"He still argues, though he knows he's wrong." (Removing the conjunction creates a comma splice.)
She can't dance; she sings well,
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