Conjunctions and Determiners

Conjunctions

conjunctions

Types of conjunctions

These conjunctions are the ones that come up in the mind when there are people talking about the conjunctions.
They include-
- But
- And
- Nor
- Or
- Yet
- So

These conjunctions show a relationship between a dependent clause and independent clause.
These conjunctions include-

After, as, before, because, once, if, then, since, though, that, until, till. Although, where, when, while, whether.

Determiners

It is a type of an adjective.
A noun is always preceded by a determiner
The main function is to indicate possession, quantity, definiteness and specificity by modifying a noun.

determinants

Examples indicating quantity

Examples indicating Possession

Examples indicating specificity

Examples indicating definiteness

Difference between determiners and normal adjectives

Recap

Conjunctions are the connectors used to connect words or a group of words.
It is derived from the Latin word conjunction which means conjoin.
A determiner is a type of an adjective.
A noun is always preceded by a determiner
The main function is to indicate possession, quantity, definiteness and specificity by modifying a noun.

Quiz for Conjunctions and Determiners

Q.1	Identify the kind of Co-ordinating Conjunctions in the following sentences. He doesn't support this party , so he will not vote for him.
a)	Adversative
b)	Cumulative
c)	Illative
d)	Alternative

Q.2	Identify the kind of Co-ordinating Conjunctions in the following sentences. Sahil loves to play volleyball, whereas her sister loves to dance.
a)	Illative
b)	Alternative
c)	Cumulative
d)	Adversative

Q.3	Identify the kind of Co-ordinating Conjunctions in the following sentences. Sheetal loves TV series, and movies also.
a)	Alternative
b)	Adversative
c)	Illative
d)	Cumulative

Q.4	Identify the kind of Co-ordinating Conjunctions in the following sentences. She didn't misbehave in the class, but she was punished nevertheless.
a)	Illative
b)	Alternative
c)	Adversative
d)	Cumulative

Q.5	Identify the kind of Co-ordinating Conjunctions in the following sentences. Preksha is suffering from fever, therefore, she didn't go to school .
a)	Illative
b)	Alternative
c)	Cumulative
d)	Adversative

Q.6	Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunction. She is not so innocent _____ she pretends.
a)	as
b)	so
c)	still
d)	therefore

Q.7	Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions. Rishika will not eat the chocolate ________ her mother gives her.
a)	While
b)	Because
c)	Since
d)	Unless

Q.8	Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions. I bought this red dress at ________ price _____ the blue gown.
a)	Either....or
b)	The same....as
c)	Such...that
d)	So...that

Q.9	Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions. Riya would ________ stay hungry ________ eating the leftover food.
a)	Either...or
b)	Rather....than
c)	Neither....nor
d)	None