Conjunctions i. Give examples of each type of conjunctions above. 1.

Co-ordinating conjunctions And Or For Nor Yet But

2. Correlative conjunctions Both ... and Not only ... but also Not ... but Either ... or If ... then Rather ... than What ... with Neither ... nor Whether ... or As ... as Hardly ... when No sooner ... than Scarcely ... when

3. Subordinating conjunctions If As When Unless As soon as Or else Whereas Since Until As though Although After Because Whenever Before

ii.

Write sentences using the examples of conjunctions in (i) above. Co-ordinating conjunctions Conjunctions And Or For Nor Yet But Sentences She walked to the door and opened it. You must water your plants or they will die. We packed a lunch, for we knew we would soon be hungry. She was not in the back yard, nor was she upstairs We searched diligently, yet found nothing. I like yogurt but my sister does not.

Correlative conjunctions Conjunctions Both ... and Either ... or Neither ... nor Hardly ... when Sentences I have both respect and admiration for them. It will rain either today or tomorrow. He is neither proud nor condescending. Hardly has I finished reading over the problem, when the answer leapt to my mind. If ... then If you follow the instructions, then you should have no difficulty. No sooner ... than No sooner had I opened my eyes, than I remembered where I was. Not only ...but also It was not only a beautiful day, but also the first day of Spring. Rather ... than Scarcely ... when What with ... and I would rather wait here, than risk missing the bus. Scarcely had I heard the news, when my friend arrived. What with one thing and another, it was very late by the time we left the house. Whether ... or I do not know whether he has seen the movie before or not.

Subordinating conjunctions Conjunctions If As When Unless As soon as Or else Whereas Since Until As though Before Although Sentences If you read this book, you would be sure to enjoy it. I must leave now, as I have a great deal of work to do. You all can go home when the bell rings. We will not go skiing unless the whether is good. The moon will rise as soon as the sun sets. We must hurry, or else we will be late. He is short, whereas you are tall. They have known her since she was a child. He kept reading until he fell asleep. It looks as though the train will be late. Before he left, he made sure he had his keys with him. We recognized her at once, although we had not seen her for years. After Because Whenever After she got her degree, she became a teacher. We had to wait, because we arrived early. Whenever the manager comes in, the staff stand up to greet him.

iii. iv.

Identify the sentences in (ii) above as simple, compound or complex sentences. Explain the reasons why you have identified the sentences as in (iii). Sentences She walked to the door and opened it. You must water your plants or they will die. We packed a lunch, for we knew we would soon be hungry. She was not in the back yard, nor was she upstairs Type of sentences Compound sentence Compound sentence Compound sentence Compound sentence Reasons Independent clause + independent clause Independent clause + independent clause Independent clause + independent clause Independent clause + independent clause

We searched diligently, yet found nothing. I like yogurt but my sister does not. I have both respect and admiration for them. It will rain either today or tomorrow. He is neither proud nor condescending. Hardly has I finished reading over the problem, when the answer leapt to my mind. If you follow the instructions, then you should have no difficulty. No sooner had I opened my eyes, than I remembered where I was. It was not only a beautiful day, but also the first day of Spring. I would rather wait here, than risk missing the bus. Scarcely had I heard the news, when my friend arrived. What with one thing and another, it was very late by the time we left the house. I do not know whether he has seen the movie before or not. If you read this book, you would be sure to enjoy it.

Compound sentence Compound sentence Simple sentence

Independent clause + independent clause Independent clause + independent clause Express a complete though

Complex sentence

Dependent clause + independent clause

I must leave now, as I have a great deal of work to do. You all can go home when the bell rings. We will not go skiing unless the whether is good. The moon will rise as soon as the sun sets. We must hurry, or else we will be late. He is short, whereas you are tall. They have known her since she was a child. He kept reading until he fell asleep. It looks as though the train will be late. Before he left, he made sure he had his keys with him. We recognized her at once, although we had not seen her for years. After she got her degree, she became a teacher. We had to wait, because we arrived early. Whenever the manager comes in, the staff stand up to greet him.