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Examples of the conjunctions in the form of sentences:

 I have one dog and a cat.


 Rohan’s dad gave advice to him because he was discussing
his problem with him.
 Raman had climbed on the tree when he was a kid.
 I am hungry but there is nothing to eat.
 I can meet you whenever you want.
 The train had already left he reached the station.
 My family supports when me so I could achieve my dreams.
 You can live here until my roommate comes.
 He can either buy a shirt or a pair of trousers.
 Mike can speak both Hindi and Marathi.

 1. As he was not ready, we went without him.


 2. He asked me if I had seen his keys.
 3. I was angry because I had lost my way.
 4. Please wait here until the manager arrives.
 5. He put on his coat and went out.
 6. I called him many times, but he did not answer my calls.
 7. Unless you mend your ways, you will land in big trouble.
 8. Though / Although she was angry, she said nothing.
 9. He had gone before I arrived.
 10. When they arrived, I was working in the garage.
 11. He was tired so he took some rest.
 12. Though / although he works hard, he does not earn
enough to make a living.

Co-ordinating Conjunctions
A Co-ordinating conjunction joins together clauses of equal ranks or grammatical units of the
same kind.
 He is not only tall but also strong. (cumulative)
 He worked hard still/yet/but/nevertheless he failed. (adversative)
 Either you or your brother has broken the slate. (alternative)
 Vikrant is honest, so/therefore, he is respected. (illative)
 Rashmi and Radha are best friends.
 Vani refuses to eat a carrot, nor will he touch the tomato.
 I hate to waste electricity, for it is very expensive these days.
 Rachel reached the station on time but the train was late.
 Sona reached the office earlier so she can complete her work.
subordinating Conjunction
A Subordinating Conjunction joins one clause to another on which it depends for its full
meaning.
IE ONE PART IS DEPENDENT ON ANOTHER FOR ITS MEANING.
 Subordinate conjunctions denote: (i) Time (ii) Cause or Reason (iii) Purpose (iv)
Result (v) Condition (vi) Place (vii) Manner or Extent (viii) Comparison (ix)
Concession or contrast.
As soon as I reached school the ball rang. (time)
I found my pen where I had left it. (place)
We eat that/so that we may live. (purpose)
He spoke in such a low voice that few could hear him. (result)
 My friends believe that I can become an actor.
 I trust Rohan because he is honest.
 My life will be blessed if I can help these poor children.
 He is older than me.
 I didn’t have any experience until I joined the company
 If you want peace, be prepared for war. (condition)
She did as I told her to do. (manner)
He is honest though he is poor. (contrast)
He is taller than I (am). (comparison)

3. Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs to connect the two
sentences with equal value. There are seven types of pairs that are
used as correlative conjunctions – either….or, not
only…..but, neither….nor, both….and, whether….or, just as….s
o, both….and.

Let us apply the correlative conjunctions on the sentences given


below.

1. ______ Ram ________ Shyam went to school.


2. ________ Vivek _________ Raju knows that I will arrive
today.
3. _________ Sam _________ Vivek will miss me.
4. ________ I _________ my wife were worried about or
children.
5. They had come to check _________ I am attending
classes _______ not.
6. They __________ love me _________ also respect me.
Answers:
1. Both, and
2. Neither, nor
3. Both, and
4. Both, and
5. whether, or
6. not only, but

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