Notes on Conjunctions
A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.
Types of Conjunctions:
1. Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS):
o for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
o They join words/phrases/clauses of equal importance.
o Example: She was tired but she kept working.
2. Subordinating Conjunctions:
o after, although, because, if, since, unless, when, while, etc.
o They join a dependent clause with an independent clause.
o Example: I stayed home because it was raining.
3. Correlative Conjunctions:
o pairs of conjunctions used together.
o both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also
o Example: She is both intelligent and hardworking.
Functions of Conjunctions:
• To add ideas: and, also, as well as
• To contrast ideas: but, yet, although
• To show cause/effect: because, so, therefore
• To show choice/alternative: or, either…or
• To show condition: if, unless, provided that
EXERCISE:
1. Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
a) Although
b) But
c) Because
d) Since
2. Identify the conjunction in the sentence:
“She stayed at home because it was raining.”
a) She
b) At
c) Because
d) It
3. Which sentence uses a correlative conjunction?
a) I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
b) She is both intelligent and hardworking.
c) I will wait until you arrive.
d) He missed the train because he was late.
4. Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
a) If
b) Although
c) Unless
d) And
5. Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:
“You can have tea ___ coffee, but not both.”
a) Or
b) And
c) So
d) Yet
6. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a conjunction:
a) He studied hard so he failed.
b) She is rich yet generous.
c) Although it was raining, but we went out.
d) He will either come nor call.
7. Which pair of words are correlative conjunctions?
a) So – that
b) Either – or
c) Because – since
d) And – but
8. In the sentence “I will go if you come,” what type of conjunction is “if”?
a) Coordinating
b) Correlative
c) Subordinating
d) Conjunctive adverb
9. Select the conjunction that best completes the sentence:
“She worked hard, ___ she succeeded.”
a) Or
b) Yet
c) So
d) Although
10. Which of the following sentences contains two conjunctions?
a) She sang and danced.
b) He left because it was late.
c) I will call you when I arrive and tell you everything.
d) They are poor but honest.
11. Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
a) Because
b) But
c) Although
d) Since
12. Identify the conjunction in the sentence:
“He worked hard and passed the exam.”
a) He
b) Worked
c) And
d) Passed
13. Which is a pair of correlative conjunctions?
a) Either – or
b) Because – since
c) So – that
d) Although – but
14. Which of these is *NOT* a conjunction?
a) Until
b) Yet
c) Quickly
d) Although
15. Fill in the blank:
“She didn’t come \\\_ she was unwell.”
a) Or
b) Because
c) But
d) So
16. What kind of conjunction is used in:
“She left early because she was tired”?
a) Coordinating
b) Correlative
c) Subordinating
d) Conjunctive adverb
17. Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly?
a) He tried hard, but he succeeded.
b) He tried hard but succeeded.
c) He tried hard and succeeded.
d) Both b & c
18. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
a) If
b) But
c) Or
d) Nor
19. Which conjunction best fits?
“You can take tea \\\_ coffee, but not both.”
a) But
b) Or
c) Yet
d) So
20. In the sentence: “Not only did he sing but he also danced,” the conjunction is:
a) Not only – but also
b) But
c) And
d) Did
21. Which conjunction joins *similar ideas*?
a) Yet
b) But
c) And
d) Although
22. “He was late, \\\_ he missed the bus.”
a) Because
b) So
c) Although
d) Yet
23. Identify the sentence with *two conjunctions*.
a) He sang and danced.
b) She came late because she missed the train.
c) I will call you when I reach and tell you everything.
d) They are poor but honest.
24. Which of these is a *compound sentence*?
a) I ran fast because I was late.
b) He was hungry, so he ate food.
c) Although he is rich, he is humble.
d) If you work hard, you will succeed.
25. Which conjunction expresses *contrast*?
a) And
b) Or
c) But
d) So
26. “She will neither eat \\\_ drink.”
a) And
b) Or
c) Nor
d) But
27. Which is a *conjunctive adverb*?
a) Moreover
b) Unless
c) Because
d) If
28. “Although it was raining, we went out.” – Here “Although” shows:
a) Cause
b) Contrast
c) Choice
d) Condition
29. Which conjunction is used in:
“I will not go unless you come with me.”
a) Unless
b) Not
c) With
d) Will
30. Choose the sentence with a *wrong use of conjunction*:
a) He is rich but humble.
b) She is both beautiful and intelligent.
c) He studied hard so he failed.
d) I will either go or stay.
