Conjunctions

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Conjunctions

A conjunction, also called a connecting word, is a word used to connect words, phrases, clauses and sentences.

PORTUGUESE	ENGLISH
O livro e a caneta estão na mesa.	The book and the pen are on the table.
Eu acho que ele está doente.	I think that he is sick.
Você prefere café ou chá?	Do you prefer coffee or tea?

Remark: In Portuguese the conjunction que (that) is more frequently used than in English. In sentences like Ele acha/sabe/disse que.... (He thinks/knows/said that....) the conjunction que (that) cannot be omitted.

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