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Conjunctions

The document provides a detailed overview of conjunctions in English, including their meanings and usage in sentences. It categorizes conjunctions based on their functions, such as showing conditions, time, contrast, and reason. Additionally, it includes exercises for practicing the correct use of conjunctions in various contexts.

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Conjunctions

The document provides a detailed overview of conjunctions in English, including their meanings and usage in sentences. It categorizes conjunctions based on their functions, such as showing conditions, time, contrast, and reason. Additionally, it includes exercises for practicing the correct use of conjunctions in various contexts.

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CONJUNCTI

LETTER MEANING SENTENCES


ON
Used for conditions (maybe I will go to the park if the rain stops.
I if
something happens)
조건(아마도 무언가 일어날 것임)에 사용됨
비가 그치면 공원에 갈 거예요.
biga geuchimyeon gong-won-e gal
jogeon(amado mueonga il-eonal geos-im) geoyeyo.
e sayongdoem
shows time or reason He is happy since he passed the test.
시간이나 이유를 보여줌 그는 시험에 합격해서 기쁘다.
S since sigan-ina iyuleul boyeojum geuneun siheom-e habgyeoghaeseo
gippeuda.

Can show simultaneous actions or be She smiled as she opened the gift.
used to provide a reason. 그녀는 선물을 열며 미소지었다.
(동시적인 동작을 보여주거나 이유를 제공하는 데 사용할 수 있습니다.) geunyeoneun seonmul-eul yeolmyeo
A as dongsijeog-in dongjag-eul boyeojugeona
iyuleul jegonghaneun de sayonghal su
misojieossda.

issseubnida.

Things happening at the same time. He ate lunch while watching TV.
동시에 일어나는 일들 그는 TV 를 보면서 점심을 먹었다.

W while
dongsie il-eonaneun ildeul geuneun TVleul bomyeonseo jeomsim-eul
meog-eossda.

shows time (something later) We ate after the movie ended.

A after
시간을 보여줍니다 (나중에)
sigan-eul boyeojubnida (najung-e)
영화가 끝난 후에 식사를 했습니다.
yeonghwaga kkeutnan hue sigsaleul
haessseubnida.
Indicates time or a specific condition. We will leave when the rain stops.
시간이나 특정한 조건을 나타냅니다. 비가 그치면 떠날 거예요.
W when sigan-ina teugjeonghan jogeon-eul
natanaebnida.
biga geuchimyeon tteonal geoyeyo.

shows contrast or opposite idea. I still went to the party although I had a
대조 또는 반대되는 생각을 보여줍니다 lot of work.
A although daejo ttoneun bandaedoeneun saeng-gag-eul
boyeojubnida
나는 일이 많았지만 파티에 갔다.
naneun il-i manh-assjiman patie gassda.

shows time (earlier) Wash your hands before dinner.

B before
시간을 보여줍니다 (이전)
sigan-eul boyeojubnida (ijeon)
저녁 식사 전에 손을 씻으세요
jeonyeog sigsa jeon-e son-eul ssis-euseyo

shows time (up to a point Don’t leave until I come back.

U until
시간을 보여줍니다(최대 지점까지)
sigan-eul boyeojubnida(choedae jijeomkkaji)
내가 돌아올 때까지 떠나지 마.
naega dol-aol ttaekkaji tteonaji ma.

shows reason She is laughing because the joke is funny.


이유를 보여줌 그녀는 그 농담이 재밌어서 웃는다
B because iyuleul boyeojum geunyeoneun geu nongdam-i jaemiss-
eoseo usneunda

They canceled the trip, for the


weather was bad.
I like apples, and I like
bananas.
She neither call me, nor text
me.
She is young, but very
wise
Do you want tea or coffee?

I wanted to cry, yet I


smiled.
He was bored, so he played
a game

She smiled as she opened the


gift.
I still went to the party although I had
a lot of work.
Wash your hands before
dinner.

Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction. Choose the correct conjunctions inside the box.

(만약 - if) (~동안 – while (후에 - after) (까지 - until)


(이후 - since) (언제 - when) (전에 - before) (왜냐하면 - because) (왜냐하면 - because)
1. I will go to the park ___________it is sunny.

2. She has been my friend ____________ we met.

3. I eat lunch ___________ I am hungry.


4. I listened to music __________I worked.
5. He took a shower ____________ the workout.
6. Wash your hands ___________you eat.
7. We will stay here ____________ it gets dark.
8. I am happy ____________it’s my birthday.
9. I couldn’t sleep ____________ I drank too much coffee.

Match each sentence beginning (1–9) with the correct sentence ending (A–I).
1. I stayed inside because A. you finish your dinner.
B. it was raining all day.
2. We played soccer although
C. I wake up every morning.
3. She fell asleep while D. she was watching TV.
E. the movie was over.
4. You can have dessert if
F. we met in high school.
5. He went home after G. the teacher arrives.
H. they heard a loud noise.
6. I eat breakfast before
I. it was cold outside.
7. I haven’t seen her since
8. Wait here until
9. They were running when
Read each sentence. Choose the correct word to complete it:

1.I want to go to the park, ______________ it is raining outside.


Hint: Shows a contrast.
2.She likes to play tennis ______________ basketball.
Hint: Both activities are mentioned.
3.I don’t like tea ______________ coffee.
Hint: Both negative choices.
4.He was tired, ______________ he kept working.
Hint: Shows reason/result.
5.I can eat an apple ______________ a banana.
Hint: Lists two items.
6.We were late, ______________ we missed the bus.
Hint: Shows cause and effect.
7.She doesn’t like dogs ______________ cats.
Hint: Both negative choices.
8.I wanted to go shopping, ______________ I didn’t have enough money.
Hint: Shows contrast.
Word English Meaning Korean Translation

Connection A link between two things 연결

Joining Putting things together 함께 묶기, 결합

Alternatives A choice between two or more 대안, 선택

Contrast A big difference between things 대조, 차이점

Reason Why something happens 이유

Result What happens because of something 결과


e is studying hard, for she wants to pass the test.
1. He brought an umbrella, for it looked like rain.
2. I must leave now, for I have an appointment.
3. They canceled the trip, for the weather was bad.
4. He eats vegetables, for they are healthy.
5. I stayed inside, for it was too cold.
6. She turned on the fan, for it was hot in the room.
7. We bought snacks, for the movie was long.
8. I wore a coat, for it was snowing.
9. He brought his guitar, for we planned to sing songs.

🔹 A – and (adds similar ideas)


1. I like apples, and I like bananas.
2. She dances, and she sings.
3. We went to the park, and we had a picnic.
4. He plays football, and he swims.
5. The room was bright, and it was clean.
6. I opened the window, and fresh air came in.
7. He reads books, and writes poems.
8. They laughed, and they clapped.
9. She bought bread, and some milk.
10.I met his sister, and his brother.

🔹 N – nor (joins two negative ideas)


1. I don’t like tea, nor do I like coffee.
2. She neither call me, nor did she text.
3. They weren’t happy, nor were they excited.
4. He doesn’t swim, nor does he run.
5. I’ve never been to Japan, nor have I been to Korea.
6. She can’t dance, nor can she sing.
7. We don’t eat meat, nor do we drink milk.
8. He didn’t do the homework, nor did he study.
9. I’m not tired, nor am I bored.
10.They didn’t win, nor did they lose badly.

🔹 B – but (shows contrast)


1. I like pizza, but I don’t like cheese.
2. She is young, but very wise.
3. He is fast, but not careful.
4. They tried hard, but they failed.
5. I’m hungry, but there’s no food.
6. We planned well, but it rained.
7. He’s friendly, but shy.
8. She sings well, but she’s nervous on stage.
9. I wanted to go, but I was sick.
10.The test was easy, but I made mistakes.

🔹 O – or (shows choice or option)


1. Do you want tea or coffee?
2. We can walk or take the bus.
3. You can stay home or come with us.
4. Would you like red or blue?
5. Should I call him or wait?
6. Eat now, or you’ll be late.
7. Is it Monday or Tuesday?
8. You can read a book or play a game.
9. Should we cook or order food?
10.Will she sing or dance?

Y – yet (similar to “but,” shows contrast or surprise)


1. It’s late, yet I’m not tired.
2. She’s very young, yet she knows a lot.
3. He studied hard, yet he failed.
4. I was scared, yet I spoke.
5. The road was slippery, yet he didn’t fall.
6. She is kind, yet strict.
7. I wanted to cry, yet I smiled.
8. They practiced daily, yet didn’t win.
9. I know the answer, yet I stayed quiet.
10.He’s loud, yet likable.

🔹 S – so (shows result or effect)


1. I was tired, so I went to bed.
2. She was hungry, so she ate.
3. It rained, so we stayed inside.
4. He forgot his keys, so he couldn’t enter.
5. The bus was late, so I walked.
6. I studied hard, so I passed.
7. It was cold, so I wore a jacket.
8. She got sick, so she went to the doctor.
9. He was bored, so he played a game.
10.We were lost, so we asked for help.

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