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This document discusses conjunctions and their rules. It defines a conjunction as a part of speech used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are three main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions link equal parts of a sentence, subordinating conjunctions link dependent clauses to independent clauses, and correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join words or phrases of equal importance. The document then lists 12 rules for using conjunctions correctly, such as always using the proper pair of conjunctions like "not only...but also", using "between" followed by "and" and "from" followed by "to", and not using negative words like "not" with conjunctions like "unless".

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Conjunctions Notes

This document discusses conjunctions and their rules. It defines a conjunction as a part of speech used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are three main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions link equal parts of a sentence, subordinating conjunctions link dependent clauses to independent clauses, and correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join words or phrases of equal importance. The document then lists 12 rules for using conjunctions correctly, such as always using the proper pair of conjunctions like "not only...but also", using "between" followed by "and" and "from" followed by "to", and not using negative words like "not" with conjunctions like "unless".

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Conjunctions

What is a conjunction?

A conjunction is a part of speech that is used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. Conjunctions are considered
to be invariable grammar particle, and they may or may not stand between items they conjoin.

Conjunctions Are Linking Words


Conjunctions are known as connective or linking words. They join thoughts, actions and ideas, as well as clauses and
phrases. Each of the three different types of conjunctions joins different parts of a sentence together. Let's take a look at
some of the most commonly used forms.

Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions like "and," "nor," or "so" link equal parts of a sentence, be it words, phrases, or independent
clauses. For example:
 He was late for school, so he took a shortcut.
 Her favorite colors were purple and red.
 She doesn't like coffee, nor does she like tea.

Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions such as "because", "since" and "after" link a dependent clause to an independent clause,
helping to show the relationship between the two clauses and emphasize the main idea of the freestanding/independent
clause. For example:
 Because it was raining, we had to cancel the class picnic.
 The house was a mess after the crazy party we had last night.
 He doesn't go skiing any more, since he had the accident.

Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join together words or phrases that have equal importance within a sentence, like
"either/or", "such/that" and "not only/but also". For example:
 You can have either chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
 He not only plays the guitar but also the drums.
 Such was his strength that he was easily able to move the fallen tree.

Conjunction Rules:
Rule 1

The conjunction both is followed by and


Rule 2 :
E.g. He is both intelligent and hard working.

The conjunction so....as / as....as is used to make comparison between two persons and things. so
as is used in negative sentences.
E.g. He is not so good as you.

But as....as is used in both affirmative and negative sentences


E.g. He is as good as you.
He is not as good as you.

Rule 3
Although/ Though is followed by yet or a comma(,)

E.g. Though he worked hard, he failed.

Although these books are costly yet the students buy them because these are useful.
Rule 4
Always use the correct pair No
sooner........than
Hardly.... when or before
Scarcely.... when or before
Barely.... when or before
E.g. No sooner had he solved the riddle than he was applauded.

Hardly had I come out of the room before I saw him dying.

Scarcely had he asked the question when Agnes slapped him.

Barely had he bought the car before it was stolen.

Hardly, scarcely, and barely are negative words. Do not use not, no, never with the clause containing
these words. If a sentences starts with a negative word, use inversion form i.e. helping verb before the
subject.
Rule 5
Lest is followed by should or first from of verb. Lest is a negative word. Do not use not, never, no
with lest.
E.g. Walk carefully lest he should fall. Walk
carefully lest he fall.

Rule 6
Until is time oriented and unless is action oriented. Until and unless are negative words. Do not use
not, never , no, with the clause containing these words.
E.g. Wait here until I return.
Unless you work hard, you will not pass.
Rule 7
In affirmative sentences doubt and doubtful are followed by if/ whether. In negative or interrogative sentences doubt
and doubtful are followed by that.

E.g. I doubt if he will come.

I do not doubt that he will come.

Rule 8
Always use the correct pair not only....but also.

E.g. He cheated not only his friends but also his parents.
Rule 9
Between is followed by and from is followed by to.

E.g. You will have to choose between good and bad. She keeps
singing from morning to evening.

Rule 10
Neither of means none of the two. when more than two person or things are present none of is used.

Either of means one of the two. when more than two person or things are present one of is used.

E.g. None of his friends helped him.

One of the students of your class is responsible for this loss.

Rule 11
Do not use seldom or ever in place of seldom or never.

E.g. The national network seldom or never telecasts good programmers.

Rule 12
After rather /other, the subordinating conjunction than should be used.

E.g. He has no other object than to get a handsome job.


E.g.I would rather buy a scooter than a cycle

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