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Conjunctions Notes

The document explains conjunctions, which are words that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. It details the two main types: coordinating conjunctions (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, although, if). Additionally, it includes exercises for practicing the use of conjunctions in sentences.

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The document explains conjunctions, which are words that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. It details the two main types: coordinating conjunctions (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, although, if). Additionally, it includes exercises for practicing the use of conjunctions in sentences.

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Conjunctions

A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, clauses or sentences.


Words: Apples and oranges are fruits.
Phrases: The red apples and the juicy oranges are kept in the basket.
Clauses: He missed the bus although he walked fast.
Unless you work hard, you will not succeed.
Sentences: He is not alert. He is not careful.
He is neither alert nor careful.

Kinds of conjunctions
1. Coordinating conjunction
2. Subordinating conjunction

1. Coordinating conjunctions–join sentences or clauses (words or


group of words) that are equally important.
There are about 7--for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS)
a) She is an honest girl and always stands up for what is right.
b) He may be slow at work, but he does not require any supervision.
c) Run to the railway station or you will be late.
d) The days were becoming shorter, for winter was approaching.

Correlative Conjunctions-These function as coordinating conjunctions, but


they are always used in pairs.
They include either …. or, neither… nor, not only ..but… also, both….and,
whether...or, as well as etc.
a) Not only was the test unfairly long but also the questions were very
difficult.
b) The candidates can opt for either a paper and pencil test or a computer-
based test.

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1. Subordinating conjunctions join one or more dependent clauses to
the main clause.
They are of the following kinds:
a) Subordinating conjunctions of time -when, while, after, before, until etc
Turn off the heater and take out the plug before you clean it
b) Subordinating conjunction of cause or reason -because, since, as, etc.
I was disappointed because the music show was cancelled.
c) Subordinating conjunction of purpose so, so that, in order that, etc
He irons his clothes at night, so he does not have to rush in the morning.
d) Subordinating conjunction of result or consequence - that, so…that, etc.
She screamed so much that her voice became hoarse.
e) Subordinating conjunction of condition -if, unless, until, provided that,
etc.
We can’t eat out tonight unless you feel like going out.
f) Subordinating conjunction of contrast or concession-although, though,
yet, even though, etc.
Even though there were few people, we were told the other tickets were sold
out.
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A. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with appropriate conjunctions


choosing from those given below.

Either…. or because after if therefore even


though

Neither…nor whenever not only…but also so that else

1. Slide the key inside underneath the door ………………. locking it


carefully from outside.

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2. You always dump your clothes on the bed ………………. I tell you to
hang them.
3. She went out without an umbrella ………………. it had started to rain.
4. There were ……………….. doctors ……………….. nurses in the
hospital at that time.
5. I pulled down my cap ……………….. I could somewhat protect my
forehead from the cold wind.
6. ……………….. were the streets deserted ……………….. it was very
dark everywhere.
7. I could show you a few nice houses ……………….. you are willing to
pay a high rent.
8. ……………….. you tell her the truth ……………….. I will.
9. Drive faster ……………….. we will not make it to the station in time.
10.The path ahead is narrow and very slippery. We ……………….. need to
walk very slowly and very carefully.

B. Join the following sentences using suitable conjunctions.

1. I will go to the market. I have finished my work.

I didn’t like the film at all. I watched it till the end.

2. We drove very slowly. It was raining very hard.

3. I cannot sing. I cannot play any musical instruments.

4. You could stay at home. You could come with me.

5. You must tell the truth. You’ll be called a coward.

6. He avoided his family members. He stopped calling his friends.

7. You do that again. I’ll be very angry.

8. I don’t like coffee. I can have some tea.

9. Talk softly on the phone. Go to the other room.

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10.He is not my friend. He is not my enemy.

11.Ali is very naughty. I am very fond of him.

12.My father bought me a present . He took me for a movie.

13.I invited her. I invited her parents.

C. Underline the conjunctions and write their types.


1. Catch me if you can.
2. She was so tired that she fell asleep on the chair.
3. Look before you leap.
4. Though he is rich, he is a miser.
5. My arm hurts when I lift heavy objects.
6. He works hard still he is poor.

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