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In the grammar of the Spanish language,conjunction It is the class of invariable word that has the function of joining different elements within the sentence (phrases or words).
This is why from the functional point of view the conjunction is a nexus. Conjunctions are independent morphemes, devoid of lexical significance per se, that express different types of relationships between the elements they join.
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Types of conjunctions
Basically, two types of conjunctions are differentiated: coordinators (they unite equivalent elements in the functional and therefore of the same syntactic hierarchy) and the subordinates (They introduce suborations within a main sentence, so that they connect elements of different syntactic hierarchy).
Within each group, many types of conjunctions are distinguished on the basis of the semantic, that is, of the meaning.
Thus, within the coordinating conjunctions we find:
- Copulatives. They introduce elements that simply add up. For example: y, e, in addition
- Adversative. They introduce contrasting or opposing elements. For example: but, although
- Tradeoffs. They introduce alternatives. For example: or, or
- Distributive. They distribute elements. For example: fine
- Explanatory. They clarify concepts already expressed. For example: that is, or
Within the subordinate conjunctions we differentiate several classes semantically:
- Conditionals. They establish a condition for the fulfillment of what is expressed in the main clause. For example: yes, if no, unless
- Causal. They indicate the cause of what was expressed. For example: since, because, because
- Consecutive or ilative. They indicate the consequence of what was expressed. For example: so, then, so
- Concessive. They point to a difficulty that does not prevent the main action from taking place. For example: although, despite, even if
- Finals. They indicate the purpose or objective of what was expressed. For example: for, so that, so that
All of these are logical adverbial subordinate conjunctions and they are used a lot in everyday communication. They contribute substantially to the coherence of the statements.
There are also conjunctions circumstantial adverbial subordinates, which introduce circumstances of time, manner or place with respect to the main clause, and also subordinate conjunctions of a different nature, such as nouns and adjectives.
The completive conjunction "what" and the Relative Pronouns (whose, who, which, etc., with all their gender and number variants) are the main representatives of these types. Conjunctive phrases are also recognized, that is, conjunctions made up of more than one word.
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- I got up Y I got out as soon as I could.
- I don't know whether to buy a sweater or a good jacket
- I was told what wait in this room.
- I will go to the concert yes class ends early.
- Could not come why your son had a fever.
- You can teach good of singing, good of dance. In any case, everyone will recognize your talent.
- I had had a terrible day Y the inspectors were the icing on the cake.
- Yes It rains, the recital will be suspended
- I think, then
- We will be back where
- Even though I was not feeling well, I went to the interview.
- I ran out of merchandise, so that I decided to close earlier.
- Reserve a portion of the frosting for decorate the cake.
- I will inform you barely know something else.
- The young man what I mentioned you, he's so smart as his brother.
- The plane took off despite from bad weather.
- Everything unfolded agree with previously agreed.
- The girl of which I spoke to you married my cousin.
- They want what let's sell as soon as possible.
- The young people of today do not want to save for the future, if not live the present well
