CONJUNCTIONS
.Conjunctions are connectives or joining ( linking ) words
.They join words, phrases, clauses and sentences
:There are two types of conjunctions
,( A. Co-ordinating conjunctions which join units of equal / rank ( two words
.( two sentences, two phrases or two ( clauses
.B). Subordinating conjunctions which join subordinate clauses to the main clause
:Some important co-ordinating conjunctions
.a). And is used ==> To join words
:Example
.I bought bread and butter -
.I bought bread, butter, fruits and vegetables -
.She is young and energetic -
.Go and bring it at once -
.b). And is used ==> to join phrases
:Example
.He had the ability to plan and the courage to execute -
.We must gather enough funds, dedicated workers and good leaders -
.c). And is used ==> to join clauses
:Example
.As he was in great haste and because I was also tired, I did not ask for any details -
.d). And is used ==> to join sentences
:Example
.This is a good book and it is very well printed -
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NOTE: The two units joined should be grammatically
.and logically (in meaning) comparable
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:Example
.(Shut the door and open the windows (Right -
.(You have come late and open the windows (Wrong -
.The two units joined are often abridged
:Example
.( She is singing and dancing = ( she is singing and she is dancing -
''And with so'' means ''therefore''
.I 'got' his message, and so I am here -
''And with yet'' shows ''contrast''
:Example
.He is tired and yet he is working -
''f). But is used ==> to show ''contrast
:Example
.He is rich but stingy -
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