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                      Conjunction                 Meaning                      Example sentence

                    and                   adds information               I got dressed and left for
                                                                         school.

                    but                   offers a contrast              I wanted to go to the beach but
                                                                         she wanted to go to the hills.

                    or                    presents an alternative        You can have an ice cream or
                                          or a choice                    a brownie.

                    for                   means ‘because’; explains  I will be late today for I am
                                          reason or purpose              working late.

                    nor                   removes alternatives           Gayatri does not like the
                                                                         mountains nor the beach.

                    yet                   introduces a contrasting       Hardeep worked hard, yet he
                                          idea                           could not clear the exam.


                    so                    means ‘as a result’            It was raining so we stayed
                                                                         indoors.



             A.  Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

                  1.  He is young  but    and  he is intelligent.

                  2.  I usually walk to school  but    and  today I went on my bike.

                  3.  I like music  nor    so  I am learning to play the guitar.

                  4.  Work hard  or    so you will not score good grades.

                  5.  I was tired  so    nor  I went to sleep early.

                  6.  I’m sorry  but    and  I can’t help you.

                  7.  She left  and    nor  I remained behind.

                  8.  He gave me a bright smile  for    and  left the hall.

                  9.  Shall we walk  or    for  go by car?

                 10.  Come here  and    nor  sit beside me.

                 11.  I went to sleep early  for    or  I was very tired.

                 12.  Should we go by bus  or    but  go by train?



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