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.
a) because
b) so
c) so that
d) on condition that
2. I can help you …………………….. you tell me the truth.
a) unless
b) provided
c) so
3. He is both scholarly ………………………. cultured.
a) and
b) also
c) as well
d) none of these
4. He looks ……………………….. he is ill.
a) as if
b) like
c) as
d) though
5. You must apologize; …………………………. you will be punished.
a) otherwise
b) unless
c) whether
d) but
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.
