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Conjunctions

This document provides grammar notes on conjunctions, defining them as linking words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. It details four types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, correlative, and conjunctive adverbs, each with examples. Additionally, it includes exercises for practice on identifying and using different types of conjunctions.

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Conjunctions

This document provides grammar notes on conjunctions, defining them as linking words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. It details four types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, correlative, and conjunctive adverbs, each with examples. Additionally, it includes exercises for practice on identifying and using different types of conjunctions.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

GRAMMAR NOTES

Conjunctions
FORM ONE

Mr. Justice Agbodjan


Table of contents

01 Definitions 03 Exercises
Exercises on the types of
Meaning of conjunction
conjunctions

02 Types of Conjunctions
Four types of conjunctions
explained with examples.

REF: GRAMMAR TO 14, page 34-35


Conjunction: Definitions
A conjunction is a connecting or linking word that joins words, phrases, or clauses in a
sentence. The most common examples are and, or and but, as in Salt and pepper; Take
it or leave it; I want to eat, but I can’t.

Many examples include


before since while
after so while
until so that etc.
when than
although that
as though
because till
if unless
nor whereas
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Types of Conjunctions
1. Coordinating conjunctions: They are used to join single words, phrases and
sentences. They form compound words, compound phrases and compound
sentences. There are seven of them, and they form the abbreviation FANBOYS. They
are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Examples:
a. They are used to join two or more words to form compound unit:
• The puppies run and jump when their owner comes home.
• Buy me a burger or cheese on your way back.
b. They are used to join two or more phrases to form compound phrases:
• I want a fluffy brown bulldog or a black cute French bulldog for Christmas.
• Dad has bought me three cute little toys and two Nike shoes.
c. They are used to join two or more sentences to form a compound sentence:
• I enjoy reading books, and I also love watching movies.
• She was tired, yet she continued to work on her project.
• He studied hard for the test, so he was able to achieve a high score.
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Types of Conjunctions
2. Subordinating conjunctions: They are used to join clauses to form a complex
sentence. Some include:
After Because Since When Than Provided that
Although Before That Where In case Even if
As If Though While Now that Whenever
As if Lest Till So that Once Wherever
As long as unless until Even though Only if As much as

• She couldn't go to the party because she had to work late.


• Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.
• If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
• I always feel happy when I spend time with my family.
• While I was cooking, she was setting the table.
• They went to the movies after they finished their dinner.
• Take the clothes from the dryline so that they don’t get wet.
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Types of Conjunctions
3. Correlative conjunctions: They are used to join two words, phrases or clauses.
They usually exist in pairs. Examples:

Both/and Neither/nor Whether/or


Either/or Not only/but also Rather/than

• You can either come to the party or stay home.


• She neither spoke nor smiled during the meeting.
• He is both a talented musician and a skilled athlete.
• She is not only intelligent but also compassionate.
• I am not sure whether I will go to the beach or stay home.

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Types of Conjunctions
4. Conjunctive Adverbs: They are adverbs that function as conjunctions by joining
two clauses. Examples

However Meanwhile Nevertheless Furthermore Regardless


Therefore Moreover Consequently Accordingly Thus

• I wanted to go to the party; however, I was feeling tired.


• She studied hard; therefore, she performed well on the exam.
• He was busy working; meanwhile, she was enjoying her vacation.
• He is not only talented but moreover dedicated to his craft.
• The weather was bad; nevertheless, they decided to go for a hike.
• He missed the train; consequently, he arrived late to the meeting.
• The team practiced diligently; thus, they won the championship

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Exercises
Select the correct Coordinating Conjunction
1. I visit the Grand Canyon _____ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. This is the place _____ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _____ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test _____ you study. (when, if, unless)
5. I could not get a seat, _____ I came early. (as, though, when)

Select the correct Coordinating conjunction


1. My car has a radio _____ a CD player. (but, or, and)
2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _____ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but, nor,
or)
3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _____ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)
4. I’m afraid of heights, _____ I appreciate the view from the top of this building. (and,
yet, nor)
5. I have to be on time, _____ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)
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More Exercises
Select the correct Correlative Conjunction
1. I plan to take my vacation _____ in June _____ in July. (whether / or, either/or,
as/if)
2. _____ I’m feeling happy _____ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude. (either / or,
whether / or, when / I’m)
3. _____ had I taken my shoes off _____ I found out we had to leave again. (no sooner
/ than, rather / than, whether / or)
4. _____ only is dark chocolate delicious, _____ it can be healthy. (whether / or, not /
but, just as / so)
5. _____ I have salad for dinner, _____________I can have ice cream for dessert. (if
/then, when / then, whether / or)
6. _____ flowers _____ trees grow during warm weather. (not only / or, both/and, not
/ but)
7. _____ do we enjoy summer vacation, _____ we _____ enjoy winter break. (whether
/ or, not only / but also, either/or)
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