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English Class 10 - Conjunctions Notes

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Conjunctions

Welcome to the chapter on Conjunctions for Class 10. In this chapter, you will learn what conjunctions are, the different types of conjunctions, and how to use them correctly in sentences. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to join words, phrases, and clauses using appropriate conjunctions and improve your writing skills.

Introduction

Conjunctions are words that join other words, phrases, or clauses together. They help make sentences clearer and more interesting.

Types of Conjunctions

  • Coordinating Conjunctions: Join words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
  • Subordinating Conjunctions: Join a dependent clause to an independent clause. (because, although, since, unless, if, when, while, etc.)
  • Correlative Conjunctions: Used in pairs to join equal elements. (either...or, neither...nor, both...and, not only...but also, etc.)

Examples

  • I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining. (coordinating)
  • Although he was tired, he finished his homework. (subordinating)
  • Either you can have tea or coffee. (correlative)

Common Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

  • For – reason
  • And – addition
  • Nor – negative addition
  • But – contrast
  • Or – choice
  • Yet – contrast
  • So – result

Practice Questions

  1. Join the sentences using a suitable conjunction: "She was hungry. She ate an apple."
  2. Fill in the blank: "I will call you ______ I reach home."
  3. Choose the correct conjunction: "He is tall ______ he cannot play basketball well." (but/and)
  4. Rewrite using a correlative conjunction: "You can have tea. You can have coffee."
  5. Identify the conjunction: "Although it was late, they continued working."

Challenge Yourself

  • Write five sentences using different types of conjunctions.
  • Find a paragraph in your textbook and underline all the conjunctions.

Did You Know?

  • The word "conjunction" comes from the Latin word "coniungere," which means "to join together."
  • Using conjunctions helps avoid short, choppy sentences and makes your writing smoother.

Glossary

  • Conjunction: A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.
  • Clause: A group of words with a subject and a verb.
  • Phrase: A group of words without a subject and verb.
  • Independent Clause: A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
  • Dependent Clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. She was hungry so she ate an apple.
  2. when
  3. but
  4. You can have either tea or coffee.
  5. Although

Use conjunctions to join your ideas and make your writing clear and interesting!

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