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Conjunctions

This document discusses different types of conjunctions and their uses. It defines conjunctions as words used to join sentences, phrases, or words. It then provides examples of 10 different types of conjunctions - (A) joins items of the same function, (B) shows choice, (C) shows reason, (D) shows result, (E) shows contrast, (F) shows purpose, (G) shows simultaneous actions, (H) expresses time, (I) shows place, (J) shows condition, (K) shows concession or situation, and (L) discusses 'despite' and 'in spite of'. It concludes with a practice section joining pairs of sentences using the specified conjunctions.

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Conjunctions

This document discusses different types of conjunctions and their uses. It defines conjunctions as words used to join sentences, phrases, or words. It then provides examples of 10 different types of conjunctions - (A) joins items of the same function, (B) shows choice, (C) shows reason, (D) shows result, (E) shows contrast, (F) shows purpose, (G) shows simultaneous actions, (H) expresses time, (I) shows place, (J) shows condition, (K) shows concession or situation, and (L) discusses 'despite' and 'in spite of'. It concludes with a practice section joining pairs of sentences using the specified conjunctions.

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CONJUNCTIONS

-Used to conjunctions to join short


sentences, phrases or words.
-Many types of conjunctions.
(A) Join 2 statements or words of
same function
1. There was a bed and a wardrobe
in the room.
2. The alley was dark as well as
narrow.
3. Not only did Tina sing, she danced also.
4. Rosa saw both Ivan and Eugene go into the
Discipline Masters office.
(B)To show choice
1. Do you prefer chocolate ice-cream or
strawberry ice -cream?
2. Either you do as you are told, or wait for
Mother to come back and punish you.
3. The patient could neither eat nor drink.
4. We had to rush for the bus or else we
would be late for school.
(C) To show reason
1. The match was postponed because
it was raining.
2. Claire slipped on a mat, for it was
wet.
3. As the bus was too crowded, I did
not board it.
4. We had dinner at a restaurant
since Mother was too tired to cook.
(D) To show result
1. Not many people wanted to watch
the movie, so Shirley was able to get
tickets.
2. Julian broke a vase in the gift shop;
therefore, he has to pay for it.
3. The clerk was always late for work;
consequently, she was reprimanded.

4. Agnes was so embarrassed that she turned a
bright shade of red.
5. There was such a din that everyone could not
concentrate on their work.
6. The children played with matches; as a result
the house was burnt down.
(E) To show contrast
1. We rang the door bell, but there was no
answer.
2. Cynthia was not well, yet she did not want to
see the doctor.

3. There was so much food on the table; still, my
father insisted on ordering more dishes.
4. Although the currents were very strong, the
boat did not capsize.
5. He did not close the windows even though it
was raining
(F) To show purpose
1. Mr. Jackson put on his glasses so that he
could see properly.
2. She disguised herself lest she be recognised.
3. He left early in order that he would not be
caught in the traffic jam.
(G)To show two or more actions going on at the
same time
1. While the teacher was teaching, Bernard
was doodling in his notebook.
2. As he was jogging on the path, he found
some money.
3. When he saw me, he waved.
(H) To express time
1. Eat the French fries while they are still warm
2. Whenever there is a heavy rain, you will have
difficulty getting a taxi.
3. Soak the clothes before you wash them.
4. Mary has not written to me since she went to
Boston.
5. I will not stop pestering you until I get a
satisfactory reply.
(I) To show place
1. Clarence brings his Discman wherever he goes.
2. Put the letter to be posted where I can see it.
(J) To show condition
1. Let me know if you cannot solve the problem.
2. You cannot enter the club unless you are a
member.



(K) To show concession or situation
1. I will get there, even if I have to walk all the
way.
2. Nadia likes Sebastian even though he can be
mean to her at times.
3. Though he is very rich, he is very humble.
(L) Despite and in spite of are also
conjunctions. Note how they are used
1. Despite the fact that he was displeased, he
did not show his displeasure.
2. Jude did well in the examination in spite of
the fact that he only studied at the last
minute.
Practice 1
Join each pair of sentences with the conjunctions
given.
1. The car was old. The car was still in excellent
condition. (although)
2. We travelled to Australia to visit relatives. We
travelled to Australia to visit friends. (and)
3. Check the apparatus. You carry out the
experiment. (before)
4. The lion was roaring with pain. Its paw was
caught in a snare. (because)
5. Constance wanted to open the bubble tea
shop. She could be her own boss. (so that)
6. Joan did not want to go to the exhibition.
Lydia did not want to go to the exhibition.
(neither . nor)
7. Cindy made a resolution to exercise more
often. Cindy did not keep it. (but)
8. Ronald was not feeling well. Ronald kept
working . ( even though)
9. The steps were narrow. The steps were steep.
(as well as)
10. I came home. The flat was flooded. (when)

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