Some conjunctions


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Some conjunctions


While

While is usually a subordinating conjunction of time. It can also be used to show contrast.
  • Strike while the iron is hot. (Subordinating conjunction of time)
  • Thieves broke into the house while they were sleeping. (Subordinating conjunction of time)
  • While she is a doctor I am a sweeper. (Subordinating conjunction showing contrast)
  • While he leads a luxurious life, his old parents are struggling to make both ends meet.

However

However can be used in two ways. When it is a coordinating conjunction it can stand alone and is generally placed somewhere in the middle of the sentence.
  • He is very intelligent. However, he lacks experience.
  • The whole class was present. He, however, remained absent.
When however is used as a subordinating conjunction, it takes some adjective or adverb after it.
  • However poor he may be, he is not going to beg.

Unless, until and lest

Unless means if not. It shows condition.
  • I cannot open the door unless you give me the key. (= If you do not give me the keys, I cannot open the door.)
Until and till can be used both as prepositions and conjunctions. They mean exactly the same.
  • Will you please wait here until/till I return?
  • I will wait until/till I hear from you.
Lest also shows condition.
  • Take exercise regularly lest you should fall ill. (= Take exercise regularly so that you will not fall ill.)

As long as

As long as can refer to a period of time.
  • We will have to stay indoors as long as the rain continues.
As long as can also be used to state conditions.
  • You can take my camera as long as you use it carefully.
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