Notes: Conjunctions | English Olympiad Class 1 PDF Download

What are Conjunctions?

Conjunctions are words that join different parts of a sentence.

• Examples: and, but, or, so, yet

How Conjunctions Work:

• And: Connects similar ideas or items.
  • Example: She likes to read and write.
    
• But: Shows a contrast or difference between two ideas.
  • Example: It's raining, but we can still go outside.
• Or: Presents a choice between two options.
  • Example: You can have tea or coffee.
• So: Indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.
  • Example: It's getting late, so we should leave.
• Yet: Adds a contrast or unexpected idea.
  • Example: It was raining, yet she went for a walk.
    

How to Use Conjunctions:

• Connecting Ideas: Conjunctions help link similar or contrasting ideas to make our sentences more complete.

  • Example: He likes pizza, but he doesn't like tomatoes.
    

• Joining Words: Conjunctions join words, phrases, or even sentences to create a smooth flow of information.

  • Example: I wanted to go to the park, so I packed a picnic.

Practice Time

Q1: Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
"She wants to play tennis ____ basketball."

Ans: or

Q2: Create a sentence using the conjunction "but."
Ans: I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining.

Why Are Conjunctions Important?

Conjunctions are like the glue that holds our sentences together, allowing us to express complex ideas and relationships between different parts of our language. Keep connecting ideas with conjunctions, language learners!