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Which of the following words is a coordinating conjunction?
Which of the following words is a coordinating conjunction?
What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
Which conjunction would best complete the sentence: 'She wore a shower cap _______ she dived into the pool.'?
Which conjunction would best complete the sentence: 'She wore a shower cap _______ she dived into the pool.'?
In the sentence 'Mr. Hardy is old _______ he is physically very fit.', which conjunction fits best?
In the sentence 'Mr. Hardy is old _______ he is physically very fit.', which conjunction fits best?
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Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?
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Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: 'I would like to wear a sari _______ any traditional dress.'
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: 'I would like to wear a sari _______ any traditional dress.'
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In the context of conjunctions, what does the term 'equal rank' refer to?
In the context of conjunctions, what does the term 'equal rank' refer to?
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What conjunction correctly completes the sentence: 'The hare slept _______ the tortoise ran to the finishing line.'?
What conjunction correctly completes the sentence: 'The hare slept _______ the tortoise ran to the finishing line.'?
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Study Notes
Conjunctions
- A conjunction is a word used to connect words, clauses, or sentences
- There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating and subordinating
- Coordinating conjunctions join clauses of equal rank
- Examples: and, but, still, only, yet, or, nor, else, for, either...or, neither...nor
- Subordinating conjunctions join a clause to another clause on which it depends for its full meaning
- Examples: though, although, till, before, unless, as, after, because, if, that, since, so that, wherever, so, as well as, as soon as, if, even if
Exercise No. I (Non-textual)
- Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions
- Examples:
- Mr. Hardy is old _____ he is physically very fit. (and, so, but)
- We can join the choir on Wednesday _____ Thursday. (if, or, so)
- She finished her homework _____ she went to class. (before, while, if)
- Dhruv is healthy _____ he exercises regularly. (while, because, so)
- She wore a shower cap _____ she dived into the pool. (before, while, because)
- The hare slept _____ the tortoise ran to the finishing line. (but, while, before)
- She was late for breakfast _____ she overslept. (and, because, before)
- I would like to wear a sari _____ any traditional dress. (before, while, or)
- Mr. Dubey is a teacher _____ his school is on Newstreet, (because, and, before)
- She ate her breakfast _____ she watched television. (while, before, as)
Exercise No. II (Non-textual)
- Join sentences with the correct conjunction
- Examples:
- Ben is well behaved. Ben is obedient.
- Answer: Ben is well behaved and obedient.
- He missed the movie. He reached the theatre late.
- Answer: He missed the movie because he reached the theatre late.
- Ben is well behaved. Ben is obedient.
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Test your knowledge of conjunctions with this fill-in-the-blank exercise. This quiz focuses on both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, providing various sentences where you can practice your skills. Enhance your understanding of how to connect clauses effectively.
