SUBJECT : ENGLISH DAY, DATE : WED, MARCH 27TH 2024

CLASS : 9 SMP BY : MISS EF.

CONJUNCTION
In grammar, a conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are
called the conjuncts of the conjunctions. That definition may overlap with that of other parts of
speech, and so what constitutes a "conjunction" must be defined for each language.

Types of Conjunctions
There are several different types of conjunctions that do various jobs within sentence structures.
These include:
 Subordinating conjunctions – Also known as subordinators, these conjunctions join
dependent clauses to independent clauses.
 Coordinating conjunction – Also known as coordinators, these conjunctions
coordinate or join two or more sentences, main clauses, words, or other parts of
speech which are of the same syntactic importance.
 Correlative conjunction – These conjunctions correlate, working in pairs to join
phrases or words that carry equal importance within a sentence.
 Conjunctive adverbs – While some instructors do not teach conjunctive adverbs
alongside conjunctions, these important parts of speech are worth a mention here.
These adverbs always connect one clause to another, and are used to show sequence,
contrast, cause and effect, and other relationships.

Conjunction Rules
There are a few important rules for using conjunctions. Remember them and you will find that
your writing flows better:
- Conjunctions are for connecting thoughts, actions, and ideas as well as nouns, clauses,
and other parts of speech. For example: Mary went to the supermarket and bought
oranges.
- Conjunctions are useful for making lists. For example: We made pancakes,
eggs, and coffee for breakfast.
- When using conjunctions, make sure that all the parts of your sentences agree. For
example: “I work busily yet am careful” does not agree. “I work
busily yet carefully” shows agreement.

Conjunctions List
There are only a few common conjunctions, yet these words perform many functions: They
present explanations, ideas, exceptions, consequences, and contrasts. Here is a list of
conjunctions commonly used:
And For Nor Yet
As Just as Not only unless
Because Or So whereas
But Neither Whether although, etc
Examples of Conjunctions
In the following examples, the conjunctions are in bold for easy recognition:
- I tried to hit the nail but hit my thumb instead.
- I have two goldfish and a cat.
- I’d like a bike for commuting to work.
- You can have peach ice cream or a brownie sundae.

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- Neither the black dress northe gray one looks right on me.
- My dad always worked hard so we could afford the things we wanted.
- I try very hard in school yet I am not receiving good grades.

Let’s study further about conjunction:

Exercise 1 – Choose the correct answer.

1. My brother loves animals. He just c. Yet

brought a puppy __________ a kitten d. And
home with him.
a. But 2. I’d like to thank you ______ the lovely
b. Or gift.

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a. Or 4. They do not smoke, _____ do they

b. For play cards.
c. And a. And
d. Yet b. Or
c. Nor
3. I want to go for a hike _____ I have to d. Yet
go to work today.
a. But 5. I’m getting good grades _________ I
b. Yet study every day.
c. Or a. Or
d. For b. Yet
c. But
d. Because

Exercise 2 – Fill in the blanks with correct answer of conjunction.

1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)
5. I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as, though, when)
6. I plan to take my vacation _________ in June _________ in July. (whether / or, either / or,
as / if)
7. _________ I’m feeling happy _________ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude. (either / or,
whether / or, when / I’m)
8. _________ had I taken my shoes off _________ I found out we had to leave again. (no
sooner / than, rather / than, whether / or)
9. _________ only is dark chocolate delicious, _________ it can be healthy. (whether / or,
not / but, just as / so)
10. _________ I have salad for dinner, _____________________I can have ice cream for
dessert. (if /then, when / than, whether / or)
11. My car has a radio _________ a CD player. (but, or, and)
12. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but, nor, or)
13. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)
14. I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view from the top of this building. (and,
yet, nor)
15. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)

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16. Bianca wore her rain boots; _________, her feet stayed dry during the storm. (however,
therefore, on the other hand)
17. I love the color red; _________, this shade seems a little too bright. (therefore, nonetheless,
in fact)
18. You have to be on time; _________, you’ll miss the train. (nonetheless, however,
otherwise)
19. Teresa likes to read; _________, her sister Julia prefers to watch TV. (however, in contrast,
again)
20. She really wanted to eat ice cream; _________, she had a salad. (however, likewise, instead)
21. We were working hard; _________, Jill and Jerry were lounging by the pool. (meanwhile,
instead, therefore)
22. He is a weak leader; _________, he has plenty of supporters. (otherwise, moreover,
nevertheless)
23. She has an incredible voice; _________, she will go far in her music career. (otherwise,
undoubtedly, similarly)
24. Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream better? (or, nor, and)
25. I have to go to work at six, _________ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)

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QUIZ – CONJUNCTION

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1. Natalie wanted to make pie but didn’t have apples; _________, she decided to bake a
cake. (therefore, namely, in contrast)
2. We had hoped to go to Spain; _________, we ended up in France. (otherwise,
instead, again)
3. I was on time, _________ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)
4. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _________ she takes the bus everywhere. (but, yet, so)
5. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _________ there were several new artifacts
on display. (but, for, yet)
6. _________ do we enjoy summer vacation, _________ we _________ enjoy winter
break. (whether / or, not only / but also, either / or)
7. Calculus is _________ easy _________ difficult _________ (not / but, both / and,
either / or)
8. It’s _________ going to rain _________ snow tonight. (as / if, either / or, as / as)
9. Savory flavors are _________ sweet _________ sour. (often / and, neither / nor, both
/ and)
10. Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes. (so that, unless,
or)
11. The musicians delivered a rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed often.
(though, as, once)
12. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)
13. Write this down _________ you forget. (or, when, lest)
14. I’m not going anywhere ____________ come with me. (unless / and / so)
15. I won’t say any sorry ____________ you do it first. (nevertheless, although, unless)

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