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Time to study language

You have learnt that the words and, but, or and because are conjunctions. They help

us to join sentences. For example,
• We sat silent a minute and looked at the nice, hot porridge.

• We never drank tea or coffee.

• We had porridge for breakfast because we were brought up like English children.

• I wanted to eat the porridge but I had to share it with the poor children.

There are a few more conjunctions. They help us to join sentences too. Let us now learn
about them.

• Six children are huddled into one bed for they have no fire. (because)

• I want to tell you about a New Year’s breakfast which I had when I was a little girl.

(used to ask or talk about one)

• As we came down to breakfast that morning, we found Father alone in the

dining-room. (in the way that)

• Don’t begin till you hear what I have to say. (up to the point in time)

• When we come back, we’ll get something to eat. (at that time)

• It was a very happy breakfast, though we didn’t get any of it. (in spite of the fact)

Complete the sentences with appropriate conjunctions.

1. The book is so fascinating I can’t put it down.

after although

that unless

2. The puppy yelped in excitement I reached home.

whether when

since how

3. He was sad Mum was not well.

while because

than unless

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