4.Conjunction grammer english in business

english grammer

1. Conjunctions
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2.  A conjunction is a word that joins other
words, phrases (groups of words), or clauses
(groups of words with a subject and verb).
 Ayesha and Asifa are good friends.
The man is poor but honest.
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3. Compound Conjunctions
In order that
On condition that
Even if
So that
As well as
As soon as
As though
Provided that
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4. Types of Conjunction
1. co-ordinate conjunctions
1.The co-ordinate conjunctions: Co-ordinate
conjunctions join words, phrases, or
clauses of equal rank. They are the
following: and, but, or, nor, for, and yet.
(For and yet can only join clauses.)
Birds fly and fish swim.
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5. 2. Correlative conjunction
2.correlative conjunctions are always in pairs.
They are either-or, neither-nor, both-and,
not only-but also, and whether-or.
Either take it or leave it.
It is neither useful nor ornamental.
We both love and honour him.
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6. 3.Subordinate Conjunction
A subordinating Conjunction joins a clause to
another on which it depends for its full
meaning.
After, because, if, that, though, although, till,
before, unless, as, when, where, while
He ran away because he was afraid.
You will pass if you work hard.
Wait till I return.
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7. Quiz of conjunction
Find the co-ordinate conjunctions which are
joining words in the following sentences and
the words that are joined.
1. Jeff and I mowed all the lawns.
2. Grandpa is a slow but strong person.
3. Our guest will be Jeanne or Barbara.
4. I did not like nor appreciate your actions.
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8. conjunction
Answers
1. and - joining Jeff/I
2. but - joining slow/strong
3. or - joining Jeanne/Barbara
4. nor - joining like/appreciate
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9. conjunction
Find the co-ordinate conjunctions in these
sentences and tell if they are joining words,
phrases, or clauses.
1. Akram and I went to the game, but Jeff and
Jim went swimming.
2. I will go, but I will stay in the hotel or in the
waiting room.
3. The men work through the day and into the
night.
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10. conjunction
Answers
1. and (words), but (clauses), and (words)
2. but (clauses), or (phrases)
3. and (phrases)
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11. conjunction
Find the correlative conjunctions joining
words in the following sentences.
1. Either you or I will have to move.
2. I like neither writing nor reading.
3. Your work is both neat and accurate.
4. The meal is not only delicious but also
nutritious.
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12. conjunction
Answers
1. either-or
2. neither-nor
3. both-and
4. not only-but also
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