The words that we use to join two or more than two sentences or words are called Conjunctions.
Exercises
Q. Underline the conjunctions in the sentences that follow.
- What do you like the most, milk or juices?
- John missed his school because he was sick.
- Andrew is a nice boy but does not have many friends.
- Fruits and vegetables are good for health.
- Angelina is sad because she spoilt her new dress.
Answer
- What do you like the most, milk or juices?
- John missed his school because he was sick.
- Andrew is a nice boy but does not have many friends.
- Fruits and vegetables are good for health.
- Angelina is sad because she spoilt her new dress.
Q. Combine the following sentences using and, but, or because.
- He did not go to school. He was sick.
- Mom bought fruits from the market. Mom brought vegetables from the market.
- John is sad. His grandparents have gone back to New York.
- Jerry went to meet Harry. Harry was not there.
- Andrew has visited Dublin. Andrew has visited London.
Answer
- He did not go to school because he was sick.
- Mom bought fruits and vegetables from the market.
- John is sad because his grandparents have gone back to New York.
- Jerry went to meet Harry but he was not there.
- Andrew has visited Dublin and London.