A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. It helps
in forming meaningful and complex sentences by linking different parts together.
Example: and, but, or, because, although
संयोजक (Conjunction) वह शब्द होता है जो शब्दों, वाक्यांशों, उपवाक्यों या वाक्यों को जोड़ता है। यह विभिन्न भागों को
आपस में जोड़कर अर्थपूर्ण और जटिल वाक्य बनाने में मदद करता है।
उदाहरण: और, लेकिन, या, क्योंकि, हालांकि
Conjunctions are mainly divided into three types:
- Co-ordinating Conjunctions
These conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
Example: and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor
Examples in Sentences:
a.I like tea and coffee.
मुझे चाय और कॉफी पसंद है।
b.He was tired, but he kept working.
वह थका हुआ था, लेकिन उसने काम जारी रखा।
- Sub-Ordinating Conjunctions
These conjunctions connect a dependent clause (Sub-Ordinate clause) to an independent
clause.
Example: because, although, since, if, while, unless, after
Examples in Sentences:
c.I didn’t go out because it was raining.
मैं बाहर नहीं गया क्योंकि बारिश हो रही थी।
d.If you study well, you will pass.
यदि तुम अच्छी तरह पढ़ोगे, तो तुम पास हो जाओगे।
- Co-Relative Conjunctions
These are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words or clauses.
Example: either…or, neither…nor, both…and, not only…but also
Examples in Sentences:
e.Either you apologize or leave.
या तो तुम माफी मांगो या चले जाओ।
f.Not only he is smart, but also he is kind.
सिर्फ वह होशियार नहीं है, बल्कि दयालु भी है।
These three types of conjunctions help in forming clear and meaningful sentences. 
A. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.
Q1.I was feeling hungry, _ I ate a sandwich.
ANS-I was feeling hungry, _so I ate a sandwich.
Q2.She can speak _ English _ French.
ANS-She can speak both_ English and_ French.
Q3.You will fail if_ you do not study.
ANS-You will fail _ you do not study.
Q4.He is poor, _ he is happy.
ANS-He is poor, but_ he is happy.
Q5.I did not go out _ it was raining.
ANS-I did not go out _because it was raining.
B. Choose the correct conjunction.
Q1.I will wait here (until/unless) you come back.
ANS-I will wait here until you come back.
Q2.He is neither tall (or/nor) short.
ANS-He is neither tall nor short.
Q3.You can take (either/neither) tea or coffee.
ANS-You can take either tea or coffee.
Q4.She was angry (and/but) she didn’t shout.
ANS-She was angry but she didn’t shout.
Q5.They stayed at home (because/so) it was too hot outside.
ANS-They stayed at home because it was too hot outside.
C. Identify the type of conjunction (Coordinating, Subordinating, or Correlative).
1.She was sad because she lost her book. (Subordinating)
2.I like apples and bananas. (Coordinating)
3.Neither my father nor my mother likes junk food. (Correlative)
4.We will go for a picnic if the weather is good. (Subordinating)
5.I was tired, but I kept running. (Coordinating)
D. Rewrite the sentences using conjunctions.
Q1.She is rich. She is not happy.
Ans-She is rich, but she is not happy.
Q2.Work hard. You will succeed.
Ans-If you work hard, you will succeed.
Q3.He was sick. He went to school.
Ans-He was sick, yet he went to school.
Q4.You must hurry. You will be late.
ANS-Unless you hurry, you will be late.
Q5.The food was tasty. The food was healthy.
ANS-The food was both tasty and healthy.
