What is conjunction? Conjunctions like the word and are words that connect other words. Coordinating conjunctions link words, phrases, or clauses of the same kind, such as a series of nouns or two independent clauses. Subordinating conjunctions are only used to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. Conjunctions ( konjungsi ) adalah kata yang digunakan untuk menghubungkan kata, frasa , atau klausa dalam sebuah kalimat . Conjunctions membantu dalam membentuk hubungan antara bagian-bagian kalimat tersebut . Ada beberapa jenis conjunctions dalam bahasa Inggris , masing-masing dengan fungsi dan contoh-contoh yang berbeda .
Coordinating Conjunctions ( Konjungsi Koordinatif ) Fungsi : Menghubungkan dua klausa atau frasa yang setara secara gramatikal . Contoh : and, but, or, so, for, yet, nor. Contoh dalam Kalimat : "I like tea and my friend likes coffee." "She is tired but she wants to go out." "You can have cake or ice cream for dessert."
For : Explains reason or purpose (similar to "because"). Example : "She stayed home, for she was feeling sick." And : Adds one thing to another. Example : "He enjoys reading, and she likes writing." Nor : Used to present an additional negative idea. Example : "He doesn’t like coffee, nor does he drink tea." But : Shows contrast or exception. Example : "She wanted to go out, but it started to rain." Or : Presents an alternative or choice. Example : "We can watch a movie, or we can play a game." Yet : Introduces a contrasting idea (similar to "but"). Example : "He is very talented, yet he is very humble." So : Indicates effect, result, or consequence. Example : "It was late, so they decided to leave."
Subordinating Conjunctions ( Konjungsi Subordinatif ) Fungsi : Menghubungkan klausa subordinatif ( tergantung ) dengan klausa induk dalam kalimat kompleks . Contoh : because, although, while, since, if, when, until, unless. Contoh dalam Kalimat : "He left early because he had an appointment." "Although** it was raining, they went for a walk." "I'll call you when I arrive."
Because : Shows cause. Example : "She passed the test because she studied hard." Although/Though : Shows contrast. Example : " Although it was raining, they went for a walk." If : Introduces a condition. Example : " If you study, you will pass the exam." Since : Indicates time or reason. Example : " Since we moved, life has been much better." While : Indicates time or contrast. Example : " While he was cooking, she was setting the table." Unless : Shows condition. Example : "You won’t succeed unless you try." Before : Shows time. Example : "She always stretches before she exercises." After : Indicates time. Example : "We went to dinner after the meeting ended."
Correlative Conjunctions ( Konjungsi Korelatif ) Fungsi : Digunakan dalam pasangan untuk menghubungkan dua bagian yang setara secara gramatikal . Contoh : either...or, neither...nor, both...and, not only...but also. Contoh dalam Kalimat : "You can have either tea or coffee." "She is neither happy nor sad." "He is both intelligent and hardworking."
Either...or : Presents two options or choices. Example : " Either you can come with us, or you can stay home." Neither...nor : Presents two negative options. Example : " Neither the manager nor the employees were satisfied." Both...and : Combines two positive elements. Example : " Both the students and the teachers enjoyed the event." Not only...but also : Emphasizes both elements. Example : " Not only is she talented, but also she is very dedicated." Whether...or : Shows alternatives. Example : "He couldn’t decide whether to stay or leave." As...as : Shows comparison. Example : "She is as smart as her brother."
Conclusion Conjunctions adalah kata yang digunakan untuk menghubungkan bagian-bagian kalimat . Ada tiga jenis utama conjunctions: koordinatif , subordinatif , dan korelatif . Setiap jenis conjunctions memiliki fungsi dan contoh-contoh yang berbeda dalam kalimat .