QI G5
Conjunction-It is a word used to connect clauses or
sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause. It is a
word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate
words in the same clause.
Coordinating conjunction. It is used to give equal emphasis
to a pair of main clauses. Let us remember the acronym
FANBOYS. (for, and, nor, but, or, yet and so)
Subordinating conjunction. It is a conjunction that used to
join independent clause and dependent clause. The most
common subordinating conjunctions are: after, although,
as, because, before, how, if, once, since, then, that, though,
till, until, when, where, whether, while.
Complete each sentence using the subordinating
conjunction from the parenthesis:
1._________ you win first place; you will receive a prize.
(wherever, if, unless)
2.I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as,
though, when)
3.Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make
Lest-to avoid the risk of
mistakes. (so that, unless, or)
4.She’s honest ______ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)
5.Write this down _________ you forget. (or, when, lest)
Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating
conjunctions from the parenthesis:
1. My car has a radio _____ a CD player. (but, or, and)
2. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill
insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)
3. I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view
from the top of this building. (and, yet, nor)
4. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be
annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)
5. I was on time, ___ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)
6. Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream
better? (or, nor, and)
