* Connectives is the broader term. It encompasses all words or phrases that connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. This includes conjunctions, but also prepositions, adverbs, and even some punctuation marks.
* Conjunctions are a specific type of connective. They are words or phrases that specifically connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank.
Here's a breakdown:
Connectives:
* Conjunctions: "and," "but," "or," "for," "nor," "so," "yet"
* Prepositions: "on," "in," "under," "between," "through"
* Adverbs: "however," "therefore," "moreover"
* Punctuation: ";", ":", "--"
Conjunctions:
* Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. They join elements that are similar in structure and function. Examples: "and," "but," "or," "for," "nor," "so," "yet"
* Subordinating Conjunctions: Connect clauses of unequal grammatical rank, where one clause depends on the other. Examples: "because," "although," "since," "while," "if," "when," "after"
In simpler terms:
* Think of "connectives" as the entire toolbox, and "conjunctions" are just one type of tool within that box.
Let me know if you would like a more in-depth explanation of any specific type of connective!