18 Types of Conjunctions Based on Their Functions in Indonesian

Conjunction is a word or expression that connects two types of words, two phrases in Indonesian, two clause in Indonesian, two types of sentences, and two types of paragraphs. Based on its function, conjunctions are divided into several types. The types of conjunctions based on their function will be discussed specifically in this article. According to the article types of conjunctions, the types of conjunctions based on their function are:

1. Additive Conjunction

Is a conjunction that functions as a liaison between two grammatical elements, whether it's a word, phrase, clause, sentence, or paragraphs. The words that are included in this conjunction are and, as well as, and after all.

2. Contradictory Conjunction 

Is a conjunction that serves to connect two grammatical elements that contradict each other. The words that are included in this conjunction are but, while, however, on the contrary, and however.

3. Disjunctive Conjunction 

Is a conjunction that is a disjunction or conjunction that serves to connect two opposing elements. The words included in this conjunction include:

nor, either… well, either… either, and or… or.

4. Time Conjunction

Is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements that have a relationship or adverb of time. These conjunctions are further divided into two types where the types of these conjunctions include:

• Equivalent conjunctions consisting of the words previous and afterwards.
• A multilevel conjunction consisting of the word when, when, until, for, while, since, when, and when.

5. Final Conjunction

Is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements that contain a relationship of purpose. The words included in this conjunction include: in order to, and for.

6. Conjunction Cause

As the name suggests, this conjunction is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements that express a causal relationship in it. The words that are included in this conjunction include: because, because, because of that, and because of that.

7. Consequence Conjunction

Is a conjunction whose function is to connect two elements (words, phrases, clauses, sentences, or ). paragraph) which has a causal relationship in it. The words included in this conjunction are so, consequently, and to.

8. Conjunction Terms

Is a conjunction whose function is to connect two elements that have a conditional relationship in it. word-words belonging to this conjunction are provided, if, if, if, and if.

9. Unconditional Conjunction

opposite from Conditional conjunction, this conjunction is a conjunction whose function is to connect two elements that express an unconditional relationship. The words that are included in this conjunction include: though, even though, and although.

10. Comparative Conjunction

Conjunction is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements that compare each other or two elements that have a comparative relationship. The words that belong to this conjunction are like, like, as if, as if, as if, and as.

11. Correlative Conjunction

Is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements (especially clauses) that are equal. Unlike other conjunctions which are generally in the form of a root word, affixed word, or repeated word, this correlative conjunction is a combination of two or more words/conjunctions. In addition to being classified as a conjunction based on its function, this conjunction is also included in types of conjunctions between clauses. The words that are included in this conjunction include: not only… but also, more… more, and neither… nor.

12. Affirmative Conjunction

Is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements that have an affirmative relationship. The words that belong to this conjunction are that is, moreover, for example, that is, and finally.

13. Explanatory Conjunction

It is a conjunction that functions to connect two elements, one of which is an explanatory element for the other element. The word that includes this conjunction is the word that.

14. Conjunctions of Justification

It is a conjunction that functions to connect two elements, one of which is an element that justifies the other. Words that include these conjunctions include though, and though. In addition to these two words, the word although and although which incidentally belongs to the unconditional conjunction can also be included in the justification type of conjunction.

15. Order Conjunction

Is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements that explain the relationship sequence of events or other sequences. The words that are included in this conjunction are then, then, first, and first of all).

16. Restriction Conjunction

Is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements, one of which is an element that limits the other elements. The words included in this conjunction are unless, provided, and apart.

17. Marker Conjunction

It is a conjunction that functions to connect two elements, one of which is a marker for the other. Words that belong to this conjunction include: especially, for example, and The main.

18. Situation Conjunction

is a conjunction that serves to connect two elements that explain the relationship between the two situations. The words that are included in this conjunction are though, whereas, and while.

Thus a discussion of the types of conjunctions based on their function. That is all and thank you.