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A [[conjunction]] is a word that connects dependent clauses or sentences: compare with [[preposition]]s, which put [[phrases]] and [[noun]]s in relation to each other. Conjunctions tend to be simple, easy words that you’ll instantly recognise: [[and]]; [[or]]; [[but]]; [[if]]. The [[mediocre lawyer]]’s job is to convert these into more complicated words or, where possible, phrases. | A [[conjunction]] is a word that connects dependent clauses or sentences: compare with [[preposition]]s, which put [[phrases]] and [[noun]]s in relation to each other. Conjunctions tend to be simple, easy words that you’ll instantly recognise: [[and]]; [[or]]; [[but]]; [[if]]. The [[mediocre lawyer]]’s job is to convert these into more complicated words or, where possible, phrases. | ||
The classic example is “[[if]]”. You can convert this into the pompous expression “[[in the event that]]”. “[[And]]” you might re-render as “[[together with]]” or “[[in addition to]]”. “[[But]]” you can effortlessly translate into “[[however]]”, “[[nevertheless]]”, “[[in spite of]]” or — for a real flourish — “[[notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing]]”. | ===Examples=== | ||
*The classic example is “[[if]]”. You can convert this into the pompous expression “[[in the event that]]”. | |||
*“[[And]]” you might re-render as “[[together with]]” or “[[in addition to]]”. | |||
*“[[But]]” you can effortlessly translate into “[[however]]”, “[[nevertheless]]”, “[[in spite of]]” or — for a real flourish — “[[notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing]]”. | |||
*“[[Because]]” could be inflated to “[[as a consequence of]]”. | |||
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A conjunction is a word that connects dependent clauses or sentences: compare with prepositions, which put phrases and nouns in relation to each other. Conjunctions tend to be simple, easy words that you’ll instantly recognise: and; or; but; if. The mediocre lawyer’s job is to convert these into more complicated words or, where possible, phrases.
Examples
- The classic example is “if”. You can convert this into the pompous expression “in the event that”.
- “And” you might re-render as “together with” or “in addition to”.
- “But” you can effortlessly translate into “however”, “nevertheless”, “in spite of” or — for a real flourish — “notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing”.
- “Because” could be inflated to “as a consequence of”.
See also
Plain English Anatomy™ Noun | Verb | Adjective | Adverb | Preposition | Conjunction | Latin | Germany | Flannel | Legal triplicate | Nominalisation | Murder your darlings