CO-ORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS
332. Co-ordinate conjunctions connect words, phrases or clauses of equal rank. The most commonly used co-ordinate conjunctions are; and, but, or, nor.
333. But there are a number of words which we often use as adverbs, which may also be used as co-ordinate conjunctions. These words are not always conjunctions, for they are sometimes used as adverbs. When they are used as conjunctions they retain something of their adverbial meaning; but still they are conjunctions, for they are used to show the connection between two clauses of equal rank. Thus:
- I am not in favor of the motion, nevertheless I shall vote for it.
- The deputies voted for the war appropriation, notwithstanding they had carried on an extensive anti-war propaganda.
- I did not believe in the change, however I did not oppose it.
334. The co-ordinate conjunctions which we use with this adverbial meaning also, are; therefore, hence, still, besides, consequently, yet, likewise, moreover, else, than, also, accordingly, nevertheless, notwithstanding, otherwise, however, so and furthermore.
These conjunctions always refer to what has been said before and serve to introduce and connect new statements.
335. We often use these conjunctions, and also, and, but, or, and nor, at the beginning of a separate sentence or paragraph to connect it in meaning with that which has gone before. You will often see the use of these conjunctions as the first word of a new paragraph, thus relating this paragraph to that which has preceded it.
336. Co-ordinate conjunctions connect words of equal rank.