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Mastering Grammar

Conjunctions

Words that join words, phrases or clauses are called conjunctions.
Types of conjunctions

1. Coordinating conjunctions : They join two words, phrases or clauses and
even sentences. These are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
For example: It’s raining today, so we cannot play in the park.

2. Correlative conjunctions : These conjunctions are always used in pairs. They
join phrases or sentences of similar importance. These are : either-or, neither-
nor, not only-but also, both-and, etc.
For example: Either Neha or Divya will win the Champions Trophy this year.
3. Subordinating conjunctions : These join two clauses so that one of them
is a subordinate clause in a complex sentence. These are: after, since, if, all
though, because, etc.

For example: I may go to the mall if it doesn’t rain today.

J. Fill in the blanks with proper conjunctions.

1. It started raining __________________ we went inside.

2. We went to the beach __________________ got ice-cream.

3. The runners were tired __________________ they still continued to run.

4. Lucy had to help wash the dishes __________________ pack away the dishes.

5. The builders had not __________________ started laying the bricks.

6. Tim neither likes apples __________________ pears.

Write Well Creative Writing

K. Create a short story about a person who accidentally discovers a time machine
and embarks on a thrilling time-travelling adventure. Incorporate elements of sci-
ence fiction, historical events, and creative imagination.

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