CONJUNCTION
CONJUNCTION The conjunction is a joining word. It is used for the purpose of joining words, phrases, clauses or sentences; as_ He bought fruit and sweets. Ajmal is poor but he is generous. I cannot work more because I am tired. Ahmed is hard working and dutiful. Classes of Conjunctions: Conjunctions are divided into two classes: (1) Coordinating conjunctions. (2) Subordinating conjunctions. Co-ordinating Conjunctions: Co-ordinate means of equal rank. A co-ordinating conjunction, therefore, joins together the clauses of equal rank, The chief co-ordinating conjunctions are: And, but, or, nor, for, otherwise, also, either --- or, neither nor, stilt, only that, only, else, so, yet. Co-ordinating conjunctions are sub divided into four classes: (i) Cumulative Conjunction: These add one statement to another; as_ We laid down our lives and we defended our country. (ii) Alternative Conjunctions: These impl...