Use of Conjunctions
Category : 4th Class
And, As well as
These two conjunctions are used to add one statement to another.
Either--or, Neither--nor
These conjunctions are used to indicate a choice between one statement and another.
But, Still, Yet
These conjunctions are used to express contrast between two statements.
He is intelligent but he does not read.
The teacher was angry still he did not scold the boy.
These books are costly yet people buy them.
So, Therefore These conjunctions are used to join two statements where one statement is proved from the other statement.
He did not take umbrella so he got wet.
The boy stole bread from the shop, therefore, he was arrested by the police.
When, While
These conjunctions are used to join two statements when time of an action is to be shown.
When the cat is away the mice play.
I met Priya while I was in London
lf, Unless
These conjunctions are used to join two statements to show a condition.
If you give me money I will return your pen.
Unless you make haste you cannot reach home in time.
As, Than
These conjunctions are used to show comparison between two persons or things.
He is as wise as I.
Uses of some other conjunctions
Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunction
Is he tall short?
(A) Or
(B) But
(C) That
(D) As
(E) And
Answer: (A)
Explanation: Is he tall or short?
He had come _____ I got up.
(A) Or
(B) As
(C) But
(D) Before
(E) And
Answer: (d)
Explanation: He had come before I got up.
And But Since When Either - or
Although Because Till While Neither - nor
As well as If Until Unless Therefore
As Or Still Yet
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