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Examples of The Conjunctions in The Form of Sentences
Examples of The Conjunctions in The Form of Sentences
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.
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