Grammar:Conjunction

The Conjunction
A conjunction is a word which joins together two sentences or words eg and, or, but etc

Kinds of Conjunctions:
1) Coordinating Conjunctions: and, but, for, nor, or, etc.
2) Subordinating Conjunctions: after, because, though, although, if, till, that, etc.
3) Correlative Conjunctions: Whether, Either
4) Compound Conjunctions: as if, as soon as, so that, as though, in as much as, etc.
5) Conjunctive Adverbs can sometimes be used to connect two sentences or two main
clauses. Eg. You seem to be certain of your facts, however, I do not agree, The
minister spoke indistinctly; besides he had no real facts.

Common mistakes

X √
The choices are: glorious death and
1 shameful life.
2 Both John as well as his father were
present.
3 Though he is hardworking, but he
cannot pass the examination this year.
4 He had scarcely reached his home
than it began to rain
5 He had no other object but to get back
his money.
6. She is as good, if not better than her
sister.
7 Unless you do not work hard you will
fail in the examination.
8. Walk slowly, lest you should not fall.
9 Supposing if he comes to your house,
how will you face him?
The choice is: glorious death or shameful
life.
Both John and his father were present.
Though he is hardworking he cannot pass
the examination this year.
He had scarcely reached his home when it
began to rain
He had no other object than to get back his
money.
She is as good as, if not better than her
sister.
Unless you work hard you will fail in the
examination.
Walk slowly, lest you should fall.
Supposing he comes to your house, how will
you face him?

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