A conjunction is a sign that connects two clauses together. Understand, conjunction words and signs may overlap other parts of speech, so in some instances the word or sign may act as a conjunction and in other instances they may act like a different part of speech. In ASL conjunctions work similarly to English, however, not all the same conjunctions are used in both languages. Some of the most common conjunctions used in American Sign Language are:

• BUT: To introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

• DO-DO: What is planned next or expected; giving directions.

• FIND: Only to find out that; realize that.

• FINISH: To indicate the first activity, action, etc. is completed.

• FRUSTRATE: To be prevented from; unfortunately turned out that.

• HAPPEN: In a coincidence that

• HIT: Unexpectedly; in a coincidence.

• MISTAKE: An event suddenly occurs without warning but possibly knowingly.

• ONE: “These and those but...”

• UNDERSTAND: However; with the condition.

• WHY: Because.

• WRONG: An event suddenly occurs without warning and unknowingly.