Ch.

5 Conjunctions
Definition of conjunctions: A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or sentences together.

Conjunctions are used to mix two or extra objects, phrases, or clauses. They are also known
as connectors because they are placed in sentences to make connections. Conjunctions are such
as but, and, or, for, nor, yet, so, etc.

Examples:

1. After visiting the temple we will go for dinner.

2. I am tired of his rude behavior.

3. Emilie is a very beautiful girl and intelligent.

4. I don’t know whether he will come or not.

5. I like coffee, but I also like tea.

6. Did she say anything before starting the topic?

7. Max fell asleep, so Lisel just went home.

8. He planned a surprise for his son.

9. I have no idea how he did this.

10. If you find out about him, please let me know.

Types of Conjunctions for Class 5

Conjunctions can be classified into three categories:-

1. Coordinating conjunctions

2. Subordinating conjunctions

3. Correlative conjunctions

1. Coordinating conjunctions

A coordinating conjunction is a quick phrase that is used in a sentence to join or be part

of two or extra words, phrases, or clauses that have equal grammatical and syntactic importance. A
coordinating conjunction is described as “a phrase such as or, and or but, that connects clauses
or sentences of equal importance” for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

Now, let us learn examples of coordinating conjunction sentences.

Examples:

1. There are so many people gathering here.

2. The cat and dog are fighting.

3. Many people are selected, but only a few have arrived.

4. You have done nothing else that will help you to manage this work.
 5. If I enjoy it, so have to pay for it.

6. The garbage is yet to be thrown.

7. I haven’t yet got the opportunity to work.

8. It was raining yet sunny and bright.

9. He was looking for a dress but couldn’t find it.

10. Everyone sang and danced at the party.

Exercise:

Underline the coordinating conjunctions in the sentences below:-

1. Will you have tea or coffee?

2. The weather is cool yet foggy.

3. The children played Cricket and Kho-Kho in the park.

4. My brother had his lunch, yet he feel hungry.

5. The kids got bored, so they play a game.

6. He did not study but he still managed to pass the exam.

7. The guests nor the relatives are going.

8. He might have gone to the park.

9. Tanya stood first and got a prize.

10. He may have returned home from the office.

Answers

1. or

2. yet

3. and

4. yet

5. so.

6. but

7. nor

8. to

9. and

10. may

2. Subordinating conjunctions
A conjunction that joins a clause or sentence to another phrase on which it depends for its full
meaning is called a Subordinate conjunction. The sentence contains two statements in which one
statement, sentence, or word is dependent on the other.

Subordinating Conjunctions:- after, as when, until, because, since, so, that, while, when, though,
although, before, still, there, where, unless, etc. Now, Let us learn some more subordinating
conjunction by using them in the sentences:-

Examples:

1. She went home after lunch.

2. She can do her learning as she wants.

3. He did the task because he felt guilty.

4. He will party in the garden if his friend comes.

5. Although he tried hard could not succeed.

6. When I reached the railway station, it started raining.

7. We can’t go to the party until he comes back.

8. He did my task while I was not at home.

9. Though he was tired, he helped me.

10. Reema did not prepare well for exams, as she is sick.

Exercise:

Identify the subordinating conjunctions and underline them in the given sentences below:-

1. Minal and Ferry are going to a party.

2. He is staying because he has to complete his work.

3. She refused his proposal, though he care for her.

4. As long as you want to stay here, you had to pay for it.

5. She will not crack the exam unless she prepares well.

6. Everyone was waiting outside as he has to go out for an event.

7. She follows me wherever I go.

8. He likes watching cricket, but he also loves Hockey.

9. Ragini completed her assignments even though she was absent.

10. After the power cut, they started screaming.

Answers

1. and

2. because
 3. though

4. As long as

5. unless

6. as

7. wherever

8. but

9. even though

10. After

3. Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words, phrases, or sentences that always connect two elements
in a sentence. Correlative conjunctions join words or phrases that are the equal phase of speech in
nouns to nouns, adjectives to adjectives, and phrases to phrases or serve the identical feature inside
a sentence.

Correlative conjunctions are such as both…and, either..or, neither…nor, not only…but also,
whether…or, no sooner…than, etc.

Examples:

1. James can both read and write.

2. These flowers are either red or pink.

3. I can have either tea or juice.

4. He must do it, whether he can or cannot.

5. Neither Alex nor his friends play games.

6. Her story was as boring as others.

7. I would rather go out than watching TV at home.

8. Scarcely I go to bed when I have so much work to do.

9. Alia is not only intelligent but also funny.

10. I hardly close my eyes when she perform.

Exercise:

Identify the subordinating conjunctions and underline them in the given sentences below.

1. Neither Myra nor Suhani will clean the kitchen.

2. We will make it, whether they will or not.

3. He not only visited Delhi but also Gujarat.

4. He will either have juice or a fruit.

 5. Neither he nor his friend is going out.

6. Her performance isn’t as bad as Seniors.

7. Not only Geeta but also Alina stood first division.

8. He is both intelligent and handsome.

9. Both Sam and Peter attended demo classes.

10. Either you or Suman should attend the meeting.

Answers

1. Neither, nor

2. whether, or

3. not only, but also

4. either, or

5. Neither, nor

6. as, as

7. Not only, but also

8. both, and

9. Both, and

10. Either, or

Ecercise:2

Exercise: 1

Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.

1. Reema will _____ have tea _____ coffee.

2. Jatin completed the given task _____ Rajat failed.

3. She pretended _____ she was the owner of the hotel.

4. He must apologize _____ he is forgiven.

5. We have not finished the food _____ .

6. Mansi worked hard. _____ , she was rewarded.

7. _____ , she will not be recommended for the post.

8. Aakash is not my best friend _____ we are friends.

9. She directly reached the airport _____ the party.

10. Ajay _____ Roshan are best friends.

Answers
 1. neither, nor

2. but

3. as if

4. unless

5. yet

6. Therefore

7. So

8. but

9. after

10. and

Exercise: 2

Choose the correct option.

1. Seema is not ready _____ the party.

 for

 but

 and

 yet

2. Neeti _____ Emilie are going for shopping.

 and

 yet

 because

 for

3. He did not go to the office _____ he was not well.

 yet

 because

 for

 can

4. He is trying to complete his work _____ he can go for shopping.

 yet

 and

 so
  because

5. Reema _____ like chocolates nor she ate them.

 for

 neither

 so

 because

6. _____ you work hard, you will not score well.

 for

 unless

 so

 because

7. He is doing his homework _____ his brother is playing.

 for

 unless

 so

 while

8. Prihu is _____ good at dance but also good at studies.

 after

 unless

 not only

 because

9. He is going home _____ the dinner.

 after

 unless

 not only

 because

10. _____ he come, we will leave from here.

 after

 unless

 as soon as

 because
Answers

1. for

2. and

3. because

4. so

5. neither

6. unless

7. while

8. not only

9. after

10. as soon as