Function words

Function words are small words that don't carry specific meaning on their own but help structure sentences and connect content words. Examples include articles like "the," "a," and "an," prepositions like "in" and "on," conjunctions such as "and" and "but," pronouns like "he," "she," or "it," and auxiliary verbs like "is" or "have." They are essential for grammatical correctness and clarity, guiding how words relate to each other. Despite limited lexical meaning, their proper use ensures sentences are coherent and meaningful.