Conjunction Definition, Examples and Types of Adjectives

Conjunction Definition

Conjunction: A group of words that connects or joins different parts of speech together is called a conjunction. Basically, conjunctions are known as the joining or linking of words. It is the grammatical glue that binds two or more words, phrases, or sentences together. In other words, Conjunctions are very useful words that link the same parts of speech together to form more complex sentences. Let’s learn more about these grammatical linkers and how we can use them to write more effective sentences.

Conjunction Examples

In English Grammar, Conjunction is a word that we use to make connections in a sentence. Conjunctions are useful in writing and speech to connect related ideas together, and they help us make our sentences shorter, less repetitive, or less confusing. Let’s learn Conjunction through some examples such as-

1. Ram and Shyam are best friends. (‘and’ joins two words)

2. My book is on the table or in the bag. (‘or’ joins two clauses)

3. The flower is red and it has a particular name. (‘and’ joins two sentences)

4. Simran wanted to go for a hike but she has to go to work today.

5. Both parents worked hard so that their children could study in good schools.

Conjunction Meaning in Hindi

As Conjunction is a part of speech that is been taught in both English & Hindi subjects. समुच्चयबोधक is the Hindi translation of Conjunction. The definition or meaning of Conjunction (conjunction) is explained as- conjunction There are words that join two words or sentences.” In this way the sentence also becomes shorter and the meaning does not change.

Types of Conjunctions

Conjunctions are three types as follows-

1. Coordinating Conjunctions

The conjunctions that connect two or more equal grammatical elements. Coordinating conjunctions connect the same parts of speech (noun to noun) or independent clauses like a complete sentence/phrase.

  1. The Ganga and the Yamuna are the two biggest rivers of India. (Connect Noun to Noun)
  2. She might have gone to the hospital. (Independent clause)

We can use a coordinating conjunction to join the sentences, clauses, and words by using the following connecting words: And, nor, but, or, yet, for, so.

2. Subordinating conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions are the conjunctions that connect a subordinate clause (a clause that modifies an independent clause) or a dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand by itself). For example:

  1. We played cricket until the sunset.
  2. He croons a song whenever he is happy.

Furthermore, we can use a subordinating conjunction to join a subordinate clause to an independent clause. Subordinating conjunctions can come from any of the places of a sentence either at the beginning or somewhere in the middle. Such as –

  1. Whenever it rains, she stays inside and watches movies.
  2. She stays inside and watches movies whenever it rains.

Both the sentences are correct.

3. Correlative conjunctions

Pairs of conjunctions that work together are called correlative conjunctions. Or the conjunctions that are put together in pairs are called correlative conjunctions. Here are some examples of correlative conjunctions given below –

Both …… and, rather ……than, either …… or, as……as and neither ……nor etc.

Each pair of correlative conjunctions has a different role. Here are some following examples are given below:

  1. I need fruits that are either orange or banana. (lists two options)
  2. Can we come over on Sunday rather than on Saturday? (states a preferred choice)
  3. He neither speaks nor see. (negates both options)
  4. The cat was as big as a lion! (forms a simile)

List of Three Types of Conjunctions Words

Coordinating Conjunction

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Coordinating Conjunctions Examples
For It explains motive or purpose.
And It helps to add same parts of speech.
Nor It is used to negate the idea. But It shows a contradiction.
Or Helps to shows two options simultaneously.
Yet It provides a contrasting idea to logical idea or point.
So It indicates a result or consequence of an event.

Correlative Conjunction

Both…and, whether…or, not only…but also, neither…nor, just…so, either…or, as…as, rather…than, No sooner…than, if…then, such…that, so…that etc.

Correlative Conjunctions Examples
Either…or Either eat the lunch right now or it will be finished
As As Her dress was not as bad as I expected.
Hardly when Hardly had he reached the examination centre when the exam started.
Both…and Both the parents and their children go for a picnic.
Not only.. also Not only should you mug up for your exams but also acknowledge the basic concepts.
Neither…nor Neither the boys nor the girls attended the class.
Whether…or She was confused about whether to drape a saree or to a wear suit for her interview.
No sooner…than No sooner had the boss entered the office than the employees kept quit.

Subordinating Conjunction

  1. Comparison – where in, as much as, inasmuch, whereas, lest,
  2. Time – After, as long as, as soon as, now since, now when, now that, now
  3. Concession – though, although, even though
  4. Condition – If, if then, if when, if only, unless, provided that, assuming that, even if,
  5. Reason – in order to, in order that, in case, since, because, as
  6. Relative Pronouns – whoever, who, whom, whomever, whose
  7. Place – where, wherever
  8. Relative Adjectives – that, which, whichever, whatever
  9. Manner – as if, though, whether, how, as though, just as
Subordinating Conjunctions Examples
Although Although she was poor, she runs many NGOs for the poor.
Because He took an umbrella because it was raining yesterday.
While The boy was working very hard while his friends were recovering at home.
Since Ever since she left her job, she has been actively taking care of her children at home.
Though Though she was not very rich, she made yearly donations for the betterment of poor children.


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