Conjunctions in english - Worksheet | Definition | Examples | Types - Kinds | Solved Exercises.
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Conjunctions are the words that join other words or phrases within a sentence. They also join separate meaningful sentences.
E.g.
- Ganesh and Govind are watching TV.
- Is that boy fat or thin?
- I trust him because he is honest.
- He is very rich, yet he is not happy.
- His brother passed the exams as he worked hard.
Here, The words and, or, because, yet, as are conjunctions.
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# Kinds of Conjunctions :
# Coordinating Conjunction :
Coordinating conjunctions are the words which connect two words or groups of words with similar values. They may connect two words, two phrases, two independent clauses or two dependent clauses.
E.g.
- Her pleasent looks and gentle manner got her job.
- Roy is poor but honest.
- She is kind, so she helps people.
- He may be in the room or on the terrace.
- Rocky wants to become a doctor, for he is studying biology.
Here, The words and, but, so, or, for are coordinating conjunctions.
📌 Note : Remember coordinating conjunctions with the help of a simple acronym - F A N B O Y S (F-for, A-and, N-nor, B-but, O-or, Y-yet, S-so.)
| Conjunction | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | For | explains reason or purpose | He deserved to succeed, for he worked hard. |
| A | And | adds information | I got dressed and left for school. |
| N | Nor | removes alternatives | Gayatri does not like the mountains nor the beach. |
| B | But | offers a contrast | Homi is clever but careless. |
| O | Or | presents a choice | You can have an ice cream or a brownie. |
| Y | Yet | introduces a contrasting idea | Hardeep worked hard, yet he could not clear the exam. |
| S | So | as a result | It was raining so we stayed indoors. |
⬇ Let's Check your Understanding :
Q. Point out the coordinating conjunctions in the following sentences.
01. Is that story true or false?
02. The boys came running and shouting.
03. He is very rich, yet he is not happy.
04. I ran fast, but I missed the train.
05. It rained, so I took a carriage.
06. I looked for my pen, but I did not find it.
07. She said that she was leaving the city for good.
08. Be careful, or you will hurt yourself.
09. I cannot give you any money, for I have none.
10. I went to sleep early for I was very tired.
Q. Fill in the blanks with coordinating conjunctions.
01. She likes both tea _____ coffee.
02. He may be in the room _____ on the terrace.
03. The cat jumped on the mouse _____ the mouse escaped.
04. He may come by bus _____ car.
05. I called him _____ he didn't pick up the phone.
06. He became ill, _____ he thought he should go to a doctor.
07. Raj shouted for help, _____ nobody helped him.
08. Rocky wants to become a doctor, _____ he is studying biology.
09. Most children like biscuit _____ milk.
10. Children enjoy eating fruit _____ nut chocolate.
Q. Combine each pair of sentences using coordinating conjunctions.
01. Hurry up. You'll miss the train.
02. He is learned. He is experienced.
03. I like milk. I like fruit juice more.
04. I woke up late. I forgot to set my alarm.
05. I stayed up late last night. I am tired today.
06. He has got enough pizza. He'll not share it.
07. It snowed for three days. The roads were all blocked.
08. Sahil completed his homework. He put it in his school bag.
09. The gardener mowed the lawn. He earned hundred rupees.
10. Maya doesn't like leafy vegetables. She doesn't like salads.
# Subordinating Conjunction :
Subordinating conjunctions are the words that join two words, phrases or sentences which are unequal in importance and rank. The words, phrases or sentences joined by subordinating conjunctions are dependent on each other.
E.g.
- They will be happy If you come over.
- Because I was late to class, I was punished.
- Whenever the door opens, the dog runs outside.
- Do you know the person who came to deliver the parcel?
- I couldn't contact him since he was absent.
Here, The words If, Because, Whenever, Who, Since are Subordinating conjunctions.
📌 Note : The subordinating conjunction does not always come between the two clauses it connects. Often, it comes at the beginning of the first clause.
| Conjunction | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| before | to express time | Switch off the lights before you leave. |
| after | to express time | I'll check your essay after I have completed the story. |
| until | to express time | Wait until I come back. |
| since | to express time | It's been five months since we last met. |
| because | to express cause or reason | He was punished because he was late. |
| since | to express cause or reason | Any contact with him is not possible, since he doesn't live here now. |
| as | to express cause or reason | She may not climb the stairs as she is old. |
| lest | to express result in the negative | He works hard lest he should fail. |
| that | to express result | He is so weak that he cannot walk. |
| if | to express condition | If you contest the election, you'll win. |
| unless | to express condition | You won't pass unless you study sincerely. |
| though | to express contrast or concession | Though he is rich, he is humble. |
| when | to express time | They were sleeping when I reached there. |
| wherever | to express place | The puppy follows me wherever I go. |
| therefore | to express condition | He had a fever therefore he did not go to school. |
⬇ Let's Check your Understanding :
Q. Point out the Subordinating conjunctions in the following sentences.
01. I can go to shopping after I finish studying for my exam.
02. Because the night was young, She decided to take a walk.
03. I'll give you a dime if you give me a dollar.
04. Although he never figured out why, Hanna winked on her way out the door.
05. Because of you, I never stray too far from the sidewalk.
06. If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me.
07. When I see you smile, I can face the world.
08. I guess I'll never be the same since I fell for you.
09. The children were happy, when the show began.
10. This is the place where the accident occurred.
Q. Fill in the blanks with the subordinating conjunctions given in the word box.
| after | before | since | while | although | because | as |
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01. Rehan did not go to school _____ he was ill.
02. I will call Mita _____ I reach home.
03. I bought some sweets _____ I reached my office.
04. _____ it was raining, they played at home.
05. I have gone to every concert _____ I lived in New York.
06. He passed the AIEEE exam with flying colours _____ he burnt the midnight oil.
07. I don't want to speak to you _____ you have apologised.
08. Rocky wants to become a doctor, _____ he is studying biology.
09. Most children like biscuit _____ milk.
10. Children enjoy eating fruit _____ nut chocolate.
Q. Combine each pair of sentences using subordinating conjunctions.
01. The industries have fewer workers. Machines have replaced men.
02. Everybody was upset. She gave a little laugh.
03. They will have to live in a rented house. They do not have their own house.
04. Don't eat too much. You'll be ill.
05. He started late. He finished his work.
06. He is intelligent. His brother is equally intelligent.
07. It was very hot. We had to take shelter under a tree.
08. He saw a bus coming. He waved his hand to stop it.
09. He was not well. He didn't go to the office.
10. Sheela is tall. Mala is taller.
# Correlative Conjunction :
Correlative Conjunction are the paired words that join words, phrases or clauses which are equal in importance and rank.
E.g.
- Both Karan and Cyrus enjoyed the film.
- Indian food is not only delicious to eat but also beautiful to look at.
- His grandfather could neither read nor write.
- He will be either in the room or in the hall.
- No Sooner had I left the house than it started to rain.
Here, The words Both....and, not only....but also, neither.... nor, either.....or, No sooner.... than are correlating conjunctions.
| - Correlative | Conjunctions - |
|---|---|
| No sooner...than | Not only...but also |
| Though...yet | Both...and |
| Hardly...when | Either...or |
| Whether...or | Neither...nor |
⬇ Let's Check your Understanding :
Q. Point out the Correlative conjunctions in the following sentences.
01. Neither Rohan nor his friends play video games.
02. Rehana is both intelligent and beautiful.
03. That man is not only intelligent but also funny.
04. You must either obey my instructions or quit.
05. I will neither take it nor leave it.
06. They not only looted the shop but also set it on fire.
07. I don't know whether I should stay or leave.
08. He is both educated and cultured.
09. She was so tired that she could not walk
10. No sooner did the tiger appear than he shot it down.
Q. Fill in the blanks with the Correlative conjunctions.
01. He will be _____ in the room _____ in the hall.
02. _____ Jivan _____ Meena had passed the exam.
03. _____ red _____ yellow are attractive colours.
04. We went to _____ the wedding _____ the reception afterwards.
05. _____ had the bell rung _____ the students returned to their classrooms.
06. _____ Rohan _____ Raj was selected in the team.
07. She is _____ polite _____ funny.
08. Have you made a decision about _____ to go to the movies _____ not?
09. This salad is _____ healthy _____ delicious.
10. _____ had I put my umbrella away, _____ it started raining.
Q. Combine each pair of sentences using Correlative conjunctions.
01. Preeti is weak in Physics. Shalu is weak in Physics.
02. Manoj studied hard. Manoj did not pass.
03. Drink coffee. Drink tea.
04. The test was very long. The test was difficult.
05. He is smart. He is talented.
06. He left the house. It started to rain.
07. We can go to Italy. We can go to Spain for our holiday.
08. I'm totally confused-I don't know he is coming. he is going.
09. The hurricane was devastating for people. The hurricane was devastating for property.
10. Indian food is delicious to eat, also beautiful to look at.
# Compound Conjunction :
Compound Conjunction are small expressions that join words, phrases or clauses. Some compound conjunctions are so that, as soon as, as though, as well as, even though, etc.
E.g.
- We got home as soon as you called up.
- I invited her as well as her parents.
- Sam went there so that he could see everything for himself.
- He behaves as if he is a king.
- I will not get angry even though you are rude to me.
Here, The words as soon as, as well as, so that, as if, even though are compound conjunctions.
| Compound Conjunctions | ||
|---|---|---|
| so that | as soon as | as though |
| in case | In order that | provided that |
| even if | as well as | As if |
| even though | as much as | on condition that |
⬇ Let's Check your Understanding :
Q. Point out the Compound conjunctions in the following sentences.
01. We got home as soon as you called up.
02. I invited her as well as her parents.
03. Sam went there so that he could see everything for himself.
04. We eat so that we may live.
05. I want some apples as well as some mangoes.
06. I stayed back home so that my grandfather might not feel lonely.
07. I shall not betray my country even if I have to sacrifice my life for it.
08. I sent them an e-mail message so that they might get the information in time.
09. He behaved as if he was angry.
10. She changed her occupation in order to earn more money.
Q. Fill in the blanks with the Compound conjunctions.
01. The show started _____ the chief guest arrived.
02. I am angry with you _____ with her.
03. They hurried to the hospital _____ they got the news of his accident.
04. Ila is studying every day _____ she does well in her Civil Services exams.
05. He behaves _____ he is a king.
06. I will not get angry _____ you are rude to me.
07. My dad always worked hard _____ we might afford the things we wanted.
08. _____ my father reached home, he immediately asked for dinner.
09. The notice was put up on the office board _____ all the employees read it.
10. I work hard _____in order that I may succeed.
Q. Combine each pair of sentences using Compound conjunctions.
01. I could lend him the money. I did not lend him the money.
02. She came over. I called her.
03. I will not go to play. I will finish this project work.
04. He does not shout. He does not scream.
05. You can choose to visit Australia. You can choose to visit Europe.
06. Both the Chairman and the members are attending the meeting.
07. We drove very fast. We soon overtook our friends.
08. He took some extra books. He could read them during the journey.
09. We had got into the port. The storm came on.
10. It rains, we’ll still go on our picnic tomorrow.
# Conjunction Worksheets :
Q. Point out the coordinating conjunctions in the following sentences.
01. Is that story true or false?
02. The boys came running and shouting.
03. He is very rich, yet he is not happy.
04. I ran fast, but I missed the train.
05. It rained, so I took a carriage.
06. I looked for my pen, but I did not find it.
07. She said that she was leaving the city for good.
08. Be careful, or you will hurt yourself.
09. I cannot give you any money, for I have none.
10. I went to sleep early for I was very tired.
Q. Fill in the blanks with coordinating conjunctions.
01. She likes both tea _____ coffee.
02. He may be in the room _____ on the terrace.
03. The cat jumped on the mouse _____ the mouse escaped.
04. He may come by bus _____ car.
05. I called him _____ he didn't pick up the phone.
06. He became ill, _____ he thought he should go to a doctor.
07. Raj shouted for help, _____ nobody helped him.
08. Rocky wants to become a doctor, _____ he is studying biology.
09. Most children like biscuit _____ milk.
10. Children enjoy eating fruit _____ nut chocolate.
Q. Combine each pair of sentences using coordinating conjunctions.
01. Hurry up. You'll miss the train.
02. He is learned. He is experienced.
03. I like milk. I like fruit juice more.
04. I woke up late. I forgot to set my alarm.
05. I stayed up late last night. I am tired today.
06. He has got enough pizza. He'll not share it.
07. It snowed for three days. The roads were all blocked.
08. Sahil completed his homework. He put it in his school bag.
09. The gardener mowed the lawn. He earned hundred rupees.
10. Maya doesn't like leafy vegetables. She doesn't like salads.
Q. Point out the Subordinating conjunctions in the following sentences.
01. I can go to shopping after I finish studying for my exam.
02. Because the night was young, She decided to take a walk.
03. I'll give you a dime if you give me a dollar.
04. Although he never figured out why, Hanna winked on her way out the door.
05. Because of you, I never stray too far from the sidewalk.
06. If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me.
07. When I see you smile, I can face the world.
08. I guess I'll never be the same since I fell for you.
09. The children were happy, when the show began.
10. This is the place where the accident occurred.
Q. Fill in the blanks with the subordinating conjunctions given in the word box.
| after | before | since | while | although | because | as |
|---|
01. Rehan did not go to school _____ he was ill.
02. I will call Mita _____ I reach home.
03. I bought some sweets _____ I reached my office.
04. _____ it was raining, they played at home.
05. I have gone to every concert _____ I lived in New York.
06. He passed the AIEEE exam with flying colours _____ he burnt the midnight oil.
07. I don't want to speak to you _____ you have apologised.
08. Rocky wants to become a doctor, _____ he is studying biology.
09. Most children like biscuit _____ milk.
10. Children enjoy eating fruit _____ nut chocolate.
Q. Combine each pair of sentences using subordinating conjunctions.
01. The industries have fewer workers. Machines have replaced men.
02. Everybody was upset. She gave a little laugh.
03. They will have to live in a rented house. They do not have their own house.
04. Don't eat too much. You'll be ill.
05. He started late. He finished his work.
06. He is intelligent. His brother is equally intelligent.
07. It was very hot. We had to take shelter under a tree.
08. He saw a bus coming. He waved his hand to stop it.
09. He was not well. He didn't go to the office.
10. Sheela is tall. Mala is taller.
Q. Point out the Correlative conjunctions in the following sentences.
01. Neither Rohan nor his friends play video games.
02. Rehana is both intelligent and beautiful.
03. That man is not only intelligent but also funny.
04. You must either obey my instructions or quit.
05. I will neither take it nor leave it.
06. They not only looted the shop but also set it on fire.
07. I don't know whether I should stay or leave.
08. He is both educated and cultured.
09. She was so tired that she could not walk
10. No sooner did the tiger appear than he shot it down.
Q. Fill in the blanks with the Correlative conjunctions.
01. He will be _____ in the room _____ in the hall.
02. ____ Jivan _____ Meena had passed the exam.
03. _____ red _____ yellow are attractive colours.
04. We went to _____ the wedding _____ the reception afterwards.
05. _____ had the bell rung _____ the students returned to their classrooms.
06. _____ Rohan _____ Raj was selected in the team.
07. She is _____ polite _____ funny.
08. Have you made a decision about __whether___ to go to the movies __or___ not?
09. This salad is _____ healthy _____ delicious.
10. _____ had I put my umbrella away, _____ it started raining.
Q. Combine each pair of sentences using Correlative conjunctions.
01. Preeti is weak in Physics. Shalu is weak in Physics.
02. Manoj studied hard. Manoj did not pass.
03. Drink coffee. Drink tea.
04. The test was very long. The test was difficult.
05. He is smart. He is talented.
06. He left the house. It started to rain.
07. We can go to Italy. We can go to Spain for our holiday.
08. I'm totally confused-I don't know he is coming. he is going.
09. The hurricane was devastating for people. The hurricane was devastating for property.
10. Indian food is delicious to eat, also beautiful to look at.
Q. Point out the Compound conjunctions in the following sentences.
01. We got home as soon as you called up.
02. I invited her as well as her parents.
03. Sam went there so that he could see everything for himself.
04. We eat so that we may live.
05. I want some apples as well as some mangoes.
06. I stayed back home so that my grandfather might not feel lonely.
07. I shall not betray my country even if I have to sacrifice my life for it.
08. I sent them an e-mail message so that they might get the information in time.
09. He behaved as if he was angry.
10. She changed her occupation in order to earn more money.
Q. Fill in the blanks with the Compound conjunctions.
01. The show started _____ the chief guest arrived.
02. I am angry with you _____ with her.
03. They hurried to the hospital _____ they got the news of his accident.
04. Ila is studying every day _____ she does well in her Civil Services exams.
05. He behaves _____ he is a king.
06. I will not get angry _____ you are rude to me.
07. My dad always worked hard _____ we might afford the things we wanted.
08. _____ my father reached home, he immediately asked for dinner.
09. The notice was put up on the office board _____ all the employees read it.
10. I work hard _____in order that I may succeed.
Q. Combine each pair of sentences using Compound conjunctions.
01. I could lend him the money. I did not lend him the money.
02. She came over. I called her.
03. I will not go to play. I will finish this project work.
04. He does not shout. He does not scream.
05. You can choose to visit Australia. You can choose to visit Europe.
06. Both the Chairman and the members are attending the meeting.
07. We drove very fast. We soon overtook our friends.
08. He took some extra books. He could read them during the journey.
09. We had got into the port. The storm came on.
10. It rains, we’ll still go on our picnic tomorrow.
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