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Examples : (i) After she learned to drive, Smiti felt more independent.
(ii) Priya is happy because her sister is here.

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Correct Use of Conjunctions : While joining sentences with conjunctions, we should
use the correct conjunctions.
Example : Disha was not happy for scholarship because she won't get it.
Here, it is clear that she did not apply for scholarship and due to this reasons she won't
get it.
Example : He got a pair of spectacles so that he could read from the blackboard
clearly.

This sentence suggest the purpose of buying a pair of spectacles and shows that he

would be able to read from the blackboard clearly.
It is very important that we use the right conjunctions according to the sentences to be

joined.

A wrong conjunctions would convey an incorrect meaning or something different from
what was meant.

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1. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions : Critical Thinking
(a) Neha was happy __________ she got a new job.
(b) I took her home __________ gave her food.
(c) Hurry up __________ the bus will leave.
(d) I want to sing __________ dance.

(e) I respect my boss __________ she is very professional.

(f) Karan was so intelligent __________ he won the first position.

(g) They enjoyed watching the movie __________ it was entertaining.

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