Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
1. 1. I drank water, _____ I was
thirsty.
2. He was tired _______ hungry.
3. I can’t whistle ______ can I sing.
4. Jay studied hard _____ he
couldn’t clear the exam.
5. Do you want tea ______ coffee?
6. I ran fast _____ I came last.
7. I was hungry ______ I ate the
3. Refers to a word
that joins words,
phrases or
sentences.
4.
5. FOR – IT
SHOWS
CAUSE
We left early, for it was
getting dark.
He dropped the class, for
it was too hard.
You should wear a jacket,
for it’s very cold outside.
6. 1.I have a dog and a
cat.
2.She speaks German
and French.
3.I have a TV in the
kitchen and in my
7. 1.It is not cheap, nor
easy to find.
2.I don’t work on
weekends, nor on
Holidays.
3.I cannot dance, nor I
can sing.
8. 1.It is cloudy but
warm.
2.The class was fun
but difficult.
3.He is smart but
he is very lazy.
9. OR – IT
DEMONSTRATES AN
OPTION
1. You can have coffee
or tea.
2. You can come on
Saturday or on
Sunday.
3. She will call you, or
she will send an
email.
10. 1.The new phone is
powerful, yet
inexpensive.
2.He is rich, yet he
never spends money.
3.The test was easy, yet
we all failed it.
11. SO – IT
SHOWS
EFFECT
It was cold, so I put
on a jacket.
I have a test, so I
have to study for it.
I woke up late, so I
missed the bus
12. 1. Jack is intelligent ___ Roy is
stupid.
2. Jony plays cricket well, ___ his
favorite sport is badminton.
3. Aman is rich ___ clever.
4. Today is my birthday, ___ I want a
new dress.
5. Do you want admission to Delhi,
____ do you want to study in
Mumbai?
13. 1. My favorite desserts include cookies,
cheesecake, (and, so, or) tiramisu.
2. I wanted to spend my entire summer reading
books, (yet, and, but) I had to get a job.
3. I finished my homework, (and, or, so) my mom
let me go outside.
4. I could not play outside, (for, but, yet) I had to
study for a test.
5. I want to eat at the new Chicago pizza joint (or,
for, and) at a steakhouse.
6. I have no money, (but, yet, or) I keep shopping.
7. I have neither done the dishes (nor, or, yet) the
laundry.
8. We should bring either pizza (and, but, or) cake
to the party.
