L3_S23_ Sentences with Conjunction

L3_S23_ Sentences with Conjunction

Conjunctions are used to combine two or more objects, phrases, or clauses. They can also be termed as connectors.

In other words, A conjunction is a word or phrase that connects words, phrases, clauses, and sentences together.

Generally, there are 4 types of Conjunctions.

1.    Coordinating Conjunctions- Coordinating conjunctions are single words. They link equivalent grammatical elements, such as nouns with nouns, and clauses with clauses.

2.    Correlative conjunctions-  Correlative conjunctions work in pairs. Similar to coordinating conjunctions, they link grammatical elements of similar importance.

3.    Subordinating Conjunctions- Subordinating conjunctions are one or more words that unite ideas in a complex sentence. They link dependent clauses (incomplete thoughts) to independent clauses (complete thoughts).

4.    Conjunctive Adverbs- Conjunctive adverbs are one or more words used to join two independent clauses. These words are technically adverbs, but perform the same linking function as conjunctions.

Unless you speak only in simple sentences, you use conjunctions in every sentence. Conjunction helps to avoid writing and speaking simple sentences that repeat many things and it gives a connection and meaning to the sentences together.

 

Examples

Coordinating conjunctions- I work quickly and carefully.

Correlative conjunctions- Jerry is neither rich nor famous.

Subordinating conjunctions- I am not going to work because I am sick.

 

Conjunctive Adverbs- She went into the store; however, she didn't find anything she wanted to buy.

 

Activity

1.    Choose the correct conjunction and fill in the blanks.

1.    I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)

2.    I plan to take my vacation _________ in June _________ in July. (whether / or, either/or, as/if)

3.    I was on time, _________ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)

4.    This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)

5.    _________ I’m feeling happy _________ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude. (either / or, whether / or, when / I’m)

6.    Bianca wore her rain boots; _________, her feet stayed dry during the storm. (however, therefore, on the other hand)

7.    I have to go to work at six, _________ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)

8.    Savory flavors are _________ sweet _________ sour. (often / and, neither/nor, both/and)

9.    Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)

10. Teresa likes to read; _________, her sister Julia prefers to watch TV. (However, in contrast, again)

 

Extra Task

1. Write some sentences (at least 10) with all the types of conjunctions in them (for example- ‘’He is not only good but also brave .”) that you know by yourself or by referring to any book in English.