A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences to make them more coherent.
Conjunctions help in
making sentences more fluid and meaningful.
Types of Conjunctions with Definitions and Examples
1. Coordinating Conjunctions – These connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. The acronym
FANBOYS represents the seven coordinating conjunctions:
2. Subordinating Conjunctions – These introduce dependent clauses and show relationships between independent and
dependent clauses.
o Examples:
because (She stayed home because she was sick.)
although (I will go, although I am tired.)
since (Since it was late, we left.)
unless (You won’t pass unless you study.)
when (Call me when you arrive.)
while (I was reading while she was cooking.)
3. Correlative Conjunctions – These work in pairs to connect similar elements in a sentence.
o Examples:
either...or (Either you apologize, or we will report you.)
neither...nor (Neither the teacher nor the students were present.)
both...and (Both my mom and dad are teachers.)
not only...but also (Not only is she smart, but also kind.)
Activity 4. Although he was tired, he kept working.
5. I will stay here until you come back.
Part 1: Identify the type of conjunction used in each 6. Not only is he smart, but he is also funny.
sentence (Coordinating, Subordinating, or Correlative). 7. We stayed home since it was raining.
1. We can go to either the museum or the zoo. 8. I will go shopping and buy some clothes.
2. She left early because she had an appointment. 9. She wanted to buy the dress, yet it was too expensive.
3. I want to go outside, but it is too hot. 10.Neither the teacher nor the students arrived on time.
8. I will go to the store ______ buy some groceries.
Part 2: Choose the correct conjunction to complete the a) but
sentence. b) and
1. I like both tea ______ coffee. c) or
a) and d) yet
b) or 9. He enjoys football, ______ he does not play it often.
c) but a) but
d) so b) so
2. He was sleepy, ______ he kept reading. c) for
a) for d) nor
b) so 10.______ you arrive early, we will start without you.
c) yet a) While
d) because b) If
3. We will go to the beach ______ the weather is nice. c) Since
a) unless d) Nor
b) if
c) while Quiz
d) or
4. ______ he was late, he missed the meeting. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions.
a) Since Use the following conjunctions to complete the sentences:
b) But and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet, because, although, since,
c) Or unless, when, while, either, both
d) Nor
5. I wanted to watch the movie, ______ my brother
1. I wanted to go out, ______ it was raining.
wanted to play video games.
a) and 2. We can go to the park ______ the mall.
b) so 3. She is not only intelligent ______ hardworking.
c) but 4. ______ you study well, you will pass the test.
d) yet 5. He will not go out ______ it stops raining.
6. She is not only talented ______ also hardworking. 6. ______ you like pizza ______ pasta?
a) and 7. We stayed at home ______ it was too cold outside.
b) nor 8. They played basketball ______ the sun was setting.
c) but 9. ______ Mark ______ John were absent today.
d) so 10.I love reading, ______ I don’t have time for it.
7. ______ you study hard, you won’t pass the test. 11.She worked hard, ______ she got promoted.
a) If 12.He was tired, ______ he continued running.
b) Unless
13.The test was difficult, ______ he managed to pass.
c) Since
14.You must submit your project ______ you will fail.
d) Although
15.______ you wake up early, you will miss the bus
