Conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, groups of words or sentences. Example: Mohit thanked the teacher and took his leave.
Conjunctions can be divided into three types: Coordinating conjunction, Correlative conjunction, and Subordinate conjunction.
Exercises
Q. Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.
- ________________ Jill betrayed me, I have no hard feelings for her.
- It was Sunday ________________ the markets were closed.
- ________________ he studies hard, I’m sure he will top the class.
- ________________ you help me in my project work, I will take your for a treat.
- Jack knows ________________ he lives.
- It is a month ________________ the holidays begin.
Answer
- Although
- and
- Because
- If
- where
- before
Q. Use a conjunctions to join each pair of the following sentences.
- Gaurika apologised for her conduct. She was not spared.
- You have to wear a proper uniform. It is compulsory.
- It was raining hard. I stayed at home.
- The movie was over. We went home.
- A banyan tree is tall. A palm is taller.
- I saw my school bus coming. I immediately ran toward it.
- Nisha won the first prize. She was the best orator.
- Preeti stood first in the competition. We congratulated her.
Answer
- Gaurika apologised for her conduct but she was not spared.
- You have to wear a proper uniform as it is compulsory.
- It was raining hard so I stayed at home.
- The movie was over and we went home.
- A banyan tree is tall but a palm is taller.
- I saw my school bus coming and I immediately ran toward it.
- Nisha won the first prize for she was the best orator.
- Preeti stood first in the competition and we congratulated her.