1. Definition of Conjunction
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
- Example:
- I like tea and coffee.
- मुझे चाय और कॉफ़ी पसंद है।
- She stayed at home because it was raining.
- वह घर पर रही क्योंकि बारिश हो रही थी।
2. Types of Conjunctions with Examples
| Type of Conjunction | Definition | Example (English) | Example (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinating Conjunction | Connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance | and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet | और, लेकिन, या, न, क्योंकि, इसलिए, फिर भी |
| Subordinating Conjunction | Connects a dependent clause to an independent clause | because, although, if, when, since, unless | क्योंकि, यद्यपि, अगर, जब, जब से, जब तक नहीं |
| Correlative Conjunction | Pairs of conjunctions that work together to join equal elements | either…or, neither…nor, both…and, not only…but also | या…या, न तो…न, दोनों…और, न केवल…बल्कि भी |
Quick Tips
- Coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember with the acronym FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
- Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.
- Correlative conjunctions always appear in pairs.