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Conjunctions Short Notes

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. There are three types of conjunctions: coordinating (e.g., and, but), subordinating (e.g., because, although), and correlative (e.g., either...or, both...and). Each type serves a different purpose in joining elements of equal or unequal importance.

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Conjunctions Short Notes

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. There are three types of conjunctions: coordinating (e.g., and, but), subordinating (e.g., because, although), and correlative (e.g., either...or, both...and). Each type serves a different purpose in joining elements of equal or unequal importance.

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Conjunctions

Definition

A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

Examples

Ali and Ahmed are friends.

I stayed home because it was raining.

Either you call me or send a message.

Types of Conjunctions

1. Coordinating Conjunctions

Definition

Coordinating conjunctions join words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

Common Coordinating Conjunctions

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

(FANBOYS)

Examples

I bought tea and biscuits.

She was tired, but she finished her work.

Hurry up, or you will miss the bus.

Example Sentences

1. Ahmed plays football and cricket.

2. Sana was hungry, so she ate a sandwich.

3. He is poor, but honest.

4. Do you want juice or milk?

5. The weather was cold, yet we went outside.

2. Subordinating Conjunctions
Definition

Subordinating conjunctions join a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Common Subordinating Conjunctions

Because, although, since, if, when, while, before, after, unless

Examples

I stayed home because it was raining.

Although he was tired, he continued studying.

Call me when you arrive.

Example Sentences

1. She cried because she lost her bag.

2. If you work hard, you will succeed.

3. We waited until the bus arrived.

4. Although it was hot, they played outside.

5. I will help you when I finish my homework.

3. Correlative Conjunctions

Definition

Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join equal words or groups of words.

Common Correlative Conjunctions

Either … or

Neither … nor

Both … and

Not only … but also

Whether … or

Examples

Either you apologize or leave the room.


Both Ali and Hamza participated.

Neither Sara nor Ayesha was absent.

Example Sentences

1. Both the teacher and the students enjoyed the trip.

2. Either we go today or tomorrow.

3. Neither he nor his brother can swim.

4. She is not only intelligent but also hardworking.

5. Whether you agree or disagree, listen carefully.

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