4.5 Compound Conjunctions

 

COMPOUND CONJUNCTIONS

A Conjunction is a word which joins together two words, clauses or sentences. The phrases which are used as conjunctions are called Compound Conjunctions. Some of the compound conjunctions are :        So that, provided that, as well as, as soon as, as long as, such that, in order that, even if, as if, etc. e.g. (1) She got a laptop as well as a car for her 21st birthday. (2) The burglar came in as soon as he saw the open window.  (3) We should exercise daily so that we remain healthy.

Sample Questions

1. Choose the correct option :

 Nisha doesn't want to participate in the running race. So she walks ......... she is lame.

 (1) where

(2) as if 

(3) as soon as

(4) as when

2. Choose the correct sentence :

(1) He will get the job even if he prepares well for the interview. low

(2) He will get the job in order that he prepares well for the interview.

(3) He will get the job so that he prepares well for the interview.

(4) He will get the job provided that he prepares well for the interview.