The conjunction fallacy is a probability error where people choose the option with more elements, even though each element must be true for the conjunction to be true. The simpler option is usually more likely, but people are attracted to more complex options. A conjunction fallacy is a type of probability fallacy in which people, […]
Correlative conjunctions connect two parts of a sentence and indicate a correlation in meaning. They include pairs like “either/or” and “both/and”. They establish a connection of meaning between the two items they join, unlike coordinating conjunctions. A correlative conjunction refers to one or more words paired together to connect two different parts of a sentence […]
Conjunctions join two parts of a sentence and come in different types, including simple (and, but, or), compound (that, like), and correlative (so and that, or and or, both and and). Coordinating conjunctions balance equal sentence elements, while subordinating conjunctions show dependence between ideas. Love and marriage, fish or chicken: English speakers couldn’t function without […]
Compound conjunctions connect two words or phrases within a sentence using a phrase instead of a single word. They work similarly to other conjunctions, linking ideas and indicating relationships. Examples include “as well as,” “as,” and “and yet.” A compound conjunction is a phrase used to connect two words or phrases together within a sentence. […]
