Conjunctions

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 conjunction
 A conjunction is a word that joins other
words, phrases (groups of words), or clauses
(groups of words with a subject and verb).
 Ayesha and Asifa are good friends.
 The man is poor but honest.

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 Compound Conjunctions
 In order that
 On condition that
 Even if
 So that
 As well as
 As soon as
 As though
 Provided that
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Types of Conjunction
1. co-ordinate conjunctions
1. The co-ordinate conjunctions: Co-ordinate
conjunctions join words, phrases, or
clauses of equal rank. They are the
following: and, but, or, nor, for, and yet.
(For and yet can only join clauses.)

Birds fly and fish swim.

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 2. Correlative conjunction
2.correlative conjunctions are always in pairs.
They are either-or, neither-nor, both-and,
not only-but also, and whether-or.
 Either take it or leave it.
 It is neither useful nor ornamental.
 We both love and honour him.

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 3.Subordinate Conjunction
 A subordinating Conjunction joins a clause to
another on which it depends for its full
meaning.
 After, because, if, that, though, although, till,
before, unless, as, when, where, while
 He ran away because he was afraid.
 You will pass if you work hard.
 Wait till I return.
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 Quiz of conjunction
 Find the co-ordinate conjunctions which are
joining words in the following sentences and
the words that are joined.
 1. Jeff and I mowed all the lawns.
 2. Grandpa is a slow but strong person.
 3. Our guest will be Jeanne or Barbara.
 4. I did not like nor appreciate your actions.

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 conjunction
 Answers
 1. and - joining Jeff/I
 2. but - joining slow/strong
 3. or - joining Jeanne/Barbara
 4. nor - joining like/appreciate

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 conjunction
 Find the co-ordinate conjunctions in these
sentences and tell if they are joining words,
phrases, or clauses.
 1. Akram and I went to the game, but Jeff and
Jim went swimming.
 2. I will go, but I will stay in the hotel or in the
waiting room.
 3. The men work through the day and into the
night.
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 conjunction
 Answers
 1. and (words), but (clauses), and (words)
 2. but (clauses), or (phrases)
 3. and (phrases)

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 conjunction
 Find the correlative conjunctions joining
words in the following sentences.
 1. Either you or I will have to move.
 2. I like neither writing nor reading.
 3. Your work is both neat and accurate.
 4. The meal is not only delicious but also
nutritious.

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 conjunction
 Answers
 1. either-or
 2. neither-nor
 3. both-and
 4. not only-but also

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