Conjunction

- words used to join two sentences :

and, but, because, so, or, when, after,
before, as, as well as, until, although,
since, unless, etc.
Examples :
1. Puan Suzliana went to the market. She
bought a big fish.
Puan Suzliana went to the market and
bought a big fish.
2. Rama could not come to the party. Rama
was sick.
Rama could not come to the party
because he was sick.

3. It was going to rain. He took along
an umbrella.
It was going to rain so he took along
an umbrella.
4. It was raining. Karim arrived early
Although it was raining, Karim arrived
early.
Answers :
1. You must bring in the clothes_______
it rains.
2. Zaidi is a wealthy man _______ he is
not happy.
3. Mother said that we cannot stay up
late _______ we had a good reason.
4. Please switch off the computer _____
using it.
5. The blind man wanted to cross the
busy street _______ I helped him.
6. We can travel to the island by air
______ sea.
7. Im sure the teacher will help you
_______ you ask him.
8. He found a kitten by the roadside
_______ he was on his way home.
9. You have not changed _______ I last
saw you.
10. Bobby left for home ______ it started
to rain.
11. Samad was willing to come ______ it
was quite late at night.
12. _______ Karim _______ Rashid must
attend that important meeting.
13. They played well ______ they did not
win the match.
14. Meriam Bee had a short nap, _______
she had her dinner.
15. He was sent to the hospital _______
his injuries were serious.

Expanding notes
Today is Hari Raya Puasa. It is the first day of
Syawal. Shauqi is wearing his new clothes.
He and his father are going to the mosque to
pray. The mosque is situated close to their home.
Many friends who live around his house come to
visit Shauqi and his family. They are Malays,
Chinese, Indians and Ibans. They like the ketupat
and the chicken rendang very much. They have a
happy time together.