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Lesson No 19A-Introduction To Conjunctions (joining words)

Conjunctions are words that join words, phrases, or clauses together. They help to connect ideas and create more complex sentences.

There are three main types of conjunctions:

1. Coordinating Conjunctions

  • FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
  • These conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

Example:

  • I like apples and bananas.
  • She studied hard, but she didn’t pass the exam.

2. Subordinating Conjunctions

  • Examples: because, although, when, if, since, while, after, before
  • These conjunctions introduce dependent clauses that cannot stand alone as complete sentences.

Example:

  • Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
  • When she arrived, we started the meeting.

3. Correlative Conjunctions

  • Examples: both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also
  • These conjunctions connect pairs of words, phrases, or clauses.

Example:

  • Both John and Mary went to the party.
  • Neither coffee nor tea is good for me.

Would you like to learn more about a specific type of conjunction or practice using them in sentences?

Here are some additional examples and exercises to help you practice using conjunctions:

Examples of Conjunctions in Sentences:

  • Coordinating Conjunctions:
    • I like dogs and cats.
    • She is tall but thin.
    • He studied hard, yet he didn’t pass the exam.
  • Subordinating Conjunctions:
    • Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
    • When I saw him, I waved.
    • If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
  • Correlative Conjunctions:
    • Both John and Mary went to the party.
    • Either coffee or tea is fine with me.
    • Not only is she smart, but she is also kind.
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Practice Exercises:

1. Identify the conjunctions in the following sentences:

  • I like apples and bananas.
  • Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
  • Both John and Mary went to the party.

2. Combine the following pairs of sentences using coordinating conjunctions:

  • I like to swim. I like to play tennis.
  • She studied hard. She didn’t pass the exam.

3. Rewrite the following sentences using subordinating conjunctions:

  • It was raining. We stayed inside.
  • I saw him. I waved.

4. Combine the following pairs of sentences using correlative conjunctions:

  • I like coffee. I like tea.
  • She is not only smart but also kind.

Would you like to try more exercises or do you have any other questions about conjunctions?

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