What is Conjunction ?
A conjunction is a word which join words , group of words , phrases and sentences or often make them compact .
In other words – ‘ The words which only joins together sentences, and sometimes words ,such joining words are known as Conjunctions.’
Some of the Conjunctions are – for , and , or , both….and , after , although etc.
Examples :
(a) Mohit bought a bag and a pair of socks .
(b) Rahim cannot go to sports meet because he is injured.
Here , and & because are Conjunctions .
Kinds of Conjunctions :
Conjunctions are of three kinds :
(a) Co-ordinating conjunctions
(b) Correlative conjunctions.
(c) Subordinating conjunctions
1) Co-ordinating conjunctions :
The Conjunctions which join together Sentences or words/ group of words , that are equally important are called Co-ordinating conjunctions.
Co- ordinating means of equal rank.
Therefore , A Co-ordinating conjunctions joins together clauses of equal rank.
Some of the co-ordinating conjunctions are – for , and , nor , but ,or , yet & so.
Example :
(a) Ram is writer and Mohan is actor .
(b) She must weep , or she will die .
Co – ordinating Conjunctions are of four kinds :
1) Co-ordinating conjunction of Addition :
These are the Conjunctions which merely add one statement or fact to another.
For example :
(a) The train arrived and the passengers got into it.
(b) It was cloudy and it started to rain.
2) Co-ordinating conjunctions of contrast :
Conjunctions which expresses opposition or contrast between two statements are coordinating conjunctions of contrast.
For example :
(a) We reached the multiplex on time but the show started late.
(b) Mehul prefers tea whereas his friend prefers coffee.
3) Co-ordinating conjunctions of Choice :
These are the conjunctions which expresses a choice between two options .
For Example :
(a) Do or Die .
(b) Aunty will either prepare Dosa or Uttpam.
4) Co-ordinating conjunctions of Reasoning :
In these conjunctions , one statement or fact derived as conclusion on the basis of another fact .
For example :
(a) Reena worked with dedication , do she could do well in tests.
(b) All precautions must have been neglected, for the corona virus spread rapidly.
2) Correlative conjunctions :
Conjunctions which are thus used in pairs are called correlative conjunctions .
They appear as pairs and are used to join equivalent Sentences.
Some of the Correlative conjunctions are – as..as , both…and , either…or , neither…nor, such…that , so…that , as…as and whether….or.
Examples :
(a) Era is both a dancer and a singer.
(b) Either pay attention to my lecture or leave the online class.
(c) Abhishek is as busy as bee.
3) Subordinating conjunctions :
A Subordinating Conjunctions joins a clause to another on which it depends for its full meaning.
In other words – ” A conjunction connecting groups of words or two statements , one of which is dependent on the other is Subordinating conjunction “.
Some of the Subordinating conjunctions are – after , although , because, before , how , if , once , since , than , that , though, till , untill , when , where and whether.
Example :
(a) Afreen is happy because her family is here.
(b) After she learned to cook well , Bulbul felt more confident.
Classication of Subordinating conjunctions :
1) Time:
These conjunctions introduces adverb clauses of time like when , after since , till , untill , as soon as and up to.
Example:
(a) Mohita returned home after Seena had gone.
(b) Many things have happened since she saw him.
2) Reason or Cause :
The Subordinating conjunctions of reason/ cause consists as , since and because .
Example :
(a) He may edit the page , as he has access.
(b) Every one dislikes her because of her tantrums.
3) Purpose :
These Conjunctions include so that and that .
Example :
(a) We work hard so that we may earn money.
(b) Meena completed her work so that she could leave early .
(4) Result or consequences :
The Subordinating conjunctions of result/ consequences are – so….that , such…that.
Examples :
(a)The picture was such a flopped that it hadn’t won any award.
(b) His behaviour was so rude that everyone disliked him.
(5) Condition :
Here , the conjunctions are – unless , if and provided .
Examples:
(a) Grievances cannot be redressed unless they are unknown .
(6) Comparison :
The Subordinating conjunctions of the comparison include as…as, as much as and no less than .
(a)Raman is as tall as his father .
(b) Radhika is as much polite as her sister.
(7) Contrast or concession :
The subordinating conjunctions of contrast or concession include although , although….yet , though , even if and however .
Example :
(a) Manas is lazy though he is bright.
(b) We enjoyed the journey although it was not comfortable.
