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EnglishCookie Posted 11 years ago
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What is the difference between a connective and a conjunction?
I'm not even sure that there is a difference between connectives and conjunctions, but I have heard both terms used.
To me, a connective is what you use in the middle of a sentence, like and, but, because, despite, consequently...
And I think they are used to connect two clauses to make a sentence but I'm not sure.
Is a conjunction the same thing or are they different?
Also, you can use them at the start, like however, or because of this... but I really just need someone to clear this up for me.
Thank you in advance for answers!
To me, a connective is what you use in the middle of a sentence, like and, but, because, despite, consequently...
And I think they are used to connect two clauses to make a sentence but I'm not sure.
Is a conjunction the same thing or are they different?
Also, you can use them at the start, like however, or because of this... but I really just need someone to clear this up for me.
Thank you in advance for answers!
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'Connective' is a term applied to a small number of adverbs, such as "so" (in the sense "therefore"), "yet", "nevertheless, "moreover", "however". Some are very similar to coordinators; take "so", for example: 1. The mill could be sold off, so providing much-needed capital.
- 'Connective' is a term applied to a small number of adverbs, such as "so" (in the sense "therefore"), "yet", "nevertheless, "moreover", "however".
- Some are very similar to coordinators; take "so", for example: 1.
- The mill could be sold off, so providing much-needed capital.
- (connective adverb) 2.
- There was a bus strike on, so we had to go by taxi .
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'Connective' is a term applied to a small number of adverbs, such as "so" (in the sense "therefore"), "yet", "nevertheless, "moreover", "however".
Some are very similar to coordinators; take "so", for example:
1. The mill could be sold off, so providing much-needed capital. (connective adverb)
2. There was a bus strike on, so we had to go by taxi.
Some are very similar to coordinators; take "so", for example:
1. The mill could be sold off, so providing much-needed capital. (connective adverb)
2. There was a bus strike on, so we had to go by taxi.
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