Conjunctions

I like to read books. I like to play football. I like to listen to music. I like to watch movies. Doesn’t it sound repetitive? That’s where conjunctions come in! Conjunctions are the words that help us join ideas, sentences, or phrases to make our writing and speaking smoother. This article explains the meaning, definition, types, and usage of conjunctions. You’ll also find examples and practice questions to help you understand the topic better.

Table of Contents

1. What is a Conjunction?
2. What are the main types of conjunctions?
3. What’s Special About the Conjunctive Adverbs List?
4. List of Most Commonly Used Conjunctions in Daily Communication
5. Frequently Asked Questions on Conjunctions

 

What is a Conjunction?

The final conjunctions list to memorize contains adverbs. These adverbs join words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence just like words on your standard list of conjunctions can. Here are some example sentences containing words from the conjunctive adverbs list:

• Ted was a great student; in addition, he was a wonderful student body president.

• Fred never missed a day of school; as a result, he won a scholarship for perfect attendance.

• Even though Lisa is lactose intolerant, still she wanted an ice cream bar.

Finally, here’s a basic conjunctive adverbs list.

This adverbial conjunction list is by no means comprehensive, although it gives you a good foundation. Words on this list of conjunctions are also known as transition words. Try your best to memorise and don’t forget to use this as a guide when writing.

• After all

• As a result

• Consequently

• Finally

• For example

• Furthermore

• Hence

• However

• In addition

• In fact

• Incidentally

• Indeed

• Instead

• Likewise

• Meanwhile  

 

List of Most Commonly Used Conjunctions in Daily Communication

Given below is a list of the most commonly used conjunctions that you can use in your daily communication.

 

 

Check Your Understanding of Conjunctions

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate conjunctions in the following sentences:

1. Seldom _______ over have I helped you. (if/or)

2. Seldom _______ never have I told a lie. (if/or)

3. He finished first, _____ he began last. (when/though)

4. You are an optimist, _______ your sister is a

pessimist. (and/but)

5. She looked exceptionally beautiful _______ she

was young. (when/while)

6. _______ You like it or not, you have to carry out

my order. (Either/whether)

7. The car crashed _______ the driver was careless. (because/ as/ since)

8. _______ God is with you, you need not fear. (As soon as /As long as)

9. ____ it rains, the match will be cancelled. (when / if)

10. He couldn’t catch the train ______ he ran fast. (if/ unless)

11. _______ we suffer a great loss, we don’t sell

things at a high price. (if / even if)

12. ____ he is sick, he won’t seek a doctor. (As/ Although)

13. Start early _______ you should miss the train. (else / lest)

14. Please wait _______ I finish my home work. (until/ unless)

15. No body else _______ she is responsible for this

accident. (than / but)

16. Hurry up _______ you will be caught. (or / otherwise)

17. He was annoyed _______ he kept mum. (still/till)

18. He asked me _______ he would join their party. (if / that)

19. Three months have passed _______ I met him. (since/ before)