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There are three types of relationship words
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1. Coordinating conjunctions (also called FANBOYS)
2. Subordinating conjunctions
3. Transitions
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Each group of words represents a different part of speech; thus, you may not use them interchangeably. Note the clause patterns below.
IC, fanboys IC.
IC DC.
DC, IC.
IC; transition, IC.
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Many of the words in each category may express the same relationship, but they function as different parts of speech in the sentence.
Notice how the punctuation changes.
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I want to go to the concert, but I have to work instead. (IC, but IC.)
Although I want to go to the concert, I have to work instead. (DC, IC)
I want to go to the concert; however, I have to work instead. (IC; however, IC)
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Each type of relationship and the words that express that relationship are listed below. If the column is blank, it means there are no appropriate words for that entry.
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Cause
Causes make something happen.
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FANBOYS
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Transitions
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For
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Because
Since
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Effect
Effects are the results or outcomes of something having happened.
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FANBOYS
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Transitions
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So
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As a result
Therefore
Consequently
Thus
Hence
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Contrast
Points out the difference between or among things.
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FANBOYS
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Transitions
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But
Yet
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Although
Even though
Though
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However
On the contrary
Instead
On the other hand
Nevertheless
Otherwise
Nonetheless
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Comparison
Shows how things are similar to one another.
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FANBOYS
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Transitions
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Than
As
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Similarly
Likewise
In the same manner
In comparison
Accordingly
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Time
Shows the order in which things happen.
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FANBOYS
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Transitions
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When (whenever)
While
After
Before
Where (wherever)
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First, next, finally
First, second, third
Immediately
Eventually
Meanwhile
Then
Soon
Often
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Example
Provides an illustration or a specific clarification of the point just made.
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FANBOYS
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Transitions
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For example
For instance
To illustrate
Specifically
Namely
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Addition
The information that follows is equally important to the information that comes before it. Often used in a list where the order is not important.
No other relationship should apply if you use addition.
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FANBOYS
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Transitions
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In addition
Additionally
Also
Moreover
Furthermore
Further
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Condition
Requires that something specific happens in order for things to turn out a certain way.
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FANBOYS
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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Transitions
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If
Unless
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