Yet as a conjunction in a sentence

The word “yet” mainly serves the meaning “until now” or “nevertheless” in a sentence. Let us check the uses of the word “yet” as “conjunction”.

The word “yet” can be marked as a “coordinating conjunction” as it connects phrases, clauses, or sentences with another while delivering the meaning “but” or “nevertheless”.

Let us check facts and explanations related to the use of the word “yet” as conjunction.

One particular meaning can be applied in a sentence by using the conjunction “yet.” Let us check that usage with the help of the conjunction “yet”.

We can use the word “yet” as a conjunction to state the meaning “until now” or “nevertheless” by connecting phrases, clauses, or sentences.

Example: Your words are quite serious yet easy to understand.

Explanation:

Here, the word “yet” can certainly be marked as a “conjunction” because it is applying the meaning “until now” by connecting a phrase with an independent clause.

Why is “yet” a coordinating conjunction?

The word “yet” can be termed a “coordinating conjunction” because it serves all the roles of a coordinating conjunction. Let us check the reasons to call “yet” a coordinating conjunction.

The conjunction “yet” can be termed a “coordinating conjunction” because it serves the following reasons.

Examples of “yet” as coordinating conjunctions –

Now, let us check various examples and explanations related to the use of “yet” as a conjunction.

When is “yet” not considered as conjunction?

The word “yet” can not be considered a “conjunction” when it plays the role of any other parts of speech. Let us check which role the word “yet” can play except “conjunction”.

The coordinating conjunction “yet” also plays the role of an adverb by modifying a particular action verb that has already started in the past but has not yet been completed.

The adverb “yet” mainly refers one aspects and that is “until now”

Example – I have to discuss with Mina the menu for tomorrow’s lunch, though I have not spoken yet.

Explanation –

The word “yet” is used to modify the verb “speak” by adding the meaning “until now” instead of connecting any phrase, clause, or sentence.

Examples of “yet” not considered as conjunctions –

Let us go through sentences which are framed with the word “yet” as an “adverb”.

Conclusion –

We can make a note that the role of the coordinating conjunction “yet” in a sentence is somehow similar to the role of “but” in a sentence because both of them show “contrast” or “contradictory” ideas or aspects in a sentence.

Arpita Bose Roy

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