A conjunction is a word which joins sentences or clauses together. A conjunction is merely a connecting word. It performs no other function in the sentence.
There are two types of conjunctions – coordinating and subordinating. A coordinating conjunction joins two clauses of equal importance. Examples are: and, but, as well as, both…and, yet, or, either…or, for, so etc. A subordinating conjunction joins a main clause with a subordinating clause. Examples are: whether, if, while, when, though, since, before etc.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.
1. We started early …..................... . we might not miss the show.
2. I can help you ....................... you tell me the truth.
3. He is both scholarly ..................... . cultured.
4. He looks ..................... .. he is ill.
5. You must apologize; …..................... . you will be punished.
6. He tiptoed into the class ............... he should disturb the students.
7. .................... she was angry, she said nothing.
8. We were tired ................ we had been running for hours.
Answers
1. We started early so that we might not miss the show.
2. I can help you provided you tell me the truth.
3. He is both scholarly and cultured.
4. He looks as if he is ill.
5. You must apologize; otherwise you will be punished.
6. He tiptoed into the class lest he should disturb the students.
7. Though she was angry, she said nothing.
