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15 Conjunctions
Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, learners will be able to:
• describe conjunction.
• apply conjunctions to link sentences.
• list conjunctions.
Learning Time
The words that join sentences are known as conjunctions.
Conjunctions are also known as ‘joining words’.
Reading Time
Use of ‘and’
Read the following sentences.
1. I have a car and a m otorbike.
2. Rohan and Manu are best friends.
3. Meetu has a fair complexion and long hair.
4. We study in the afternoon and play in the evening.
Here, ‘and’ is the word which joins two words or sentences.
And is used with two similar-natured words or sentences.
Use of ‘but’
Read the following sentences.
1. Rohan is tall, but Suhani is short.
2. The grapes are sour, but apples are sweet.
3. Mr Garg is rich, but unhappy.
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