The conjunction

1. Pick out the conjunctions and state whether they are coordi-native or subordinative; in the case of subordinative conjunctions name the type of clause they introduce.

1. A vague remembrance stirred in Andrew's mind as soon as he had looked at the cottage. (A.C.)

2. Daphne kept the promise she had given herself, and it was only when she had finished her coffee that she allowed herself to glance into the corner of the dining room, but — alas — it was empty.

3. And Clyde, as he followed Mr. Whiggam, was thinking what a wonderful place Mr. Gilbert Griffiths enjoyed. No doubt he came and went as he chose — arrived at the office late, departed early. (Th.D.)

4. But most of all he (Lanny) would miss Celia, for they had done many things together; shared so much fun and excitement, (P.A.)

5. In the very midst of these terrors, I was placed in a situation so ridiculous that even then I had as strong a sense of its absurdity as I have now. (Ch.D.)

6. While Becky Sharp was on her own wing in the country Amelia lay snug in her home of Russel Square; if she went into the world, it was under the guidance of the elders, nor did it seem possible that any evil could befall her or her cheery, comfortable home. (W.Th.)

7. "If you can arrange facilities for me, so that I can get information on this person, it will be very helpful," said Cain. (D.C.)

8. Eddie rubbed himself a peephole on the frosted pane so he could see the last of Chicago. (D.C.)

9. The more Cain looked at the whole thing, the more ridic­ulous it seemed. (D.C.)

10. "I tell you this," said Sommerville, "because it will do you good to think of your wife while you're behind bars." (D.C.)

11. Stephanie rose from the counter and walked outside with the idea of following Ruby to the hospital, but changed her mind for fear she might miss her oft the way. (A.S.)

12. Hanson said: "I told her because she was secretary of the school didn't give her any business taking over the functions of the State Educational Committee." (A.S.)

13. Then Stephanie went on to the People's School where she took Pledger's class along with her own, since Pledger had gone with Dave to the wage conference. (A.S.)

14. Margot Sommerville had pledged her­self from the moment she learned her husband was being released on bail, not to discuss the case unless he invited her opinion. (A.S.)

15. "Supposing you were to find yourself discharged from the faculty, what would you do?" asked Margot. 16. "Follow a thing through, once you have started it," said the Old Man. (D.C.)

2. Pick out coordinative conjunctions and state their type.

1. When he (Lanny) felt like a walk or a climb or a swim Celia was always there and ready. (P.A.)

2. Peace preaches for itself — not only in the Soviet Union but even in places where the warmongers hold pulpits, the press and the platforms. (A.J.)

3. I found myself on deck. I don't know how I got there, or what possessed me to go there, but there I was. (Ch.D.)

4. Lanny moved steadily, looking neither left nor right, neither slackening nor hastening his footsteps. (P.A.) 5. Tant Sannie from next door knocked and entered, saying, "I know you are not baking today, so I thought I would bring these cookies." (P.A.)

6. Each time a man fell it was with the firm belief that he would rise no more; yet he did rise, and again, and again. (J.L.)

7. But if the job was not important to Pledger himself, he knew how important it was to all the others, for to them it was a mark of victory. (D.C.) S. "I suppose that I shall be treated most contemptuously. Still I must bear my hard lot as well as I can," thought Rebecca. (W.Th.}

3. Insert the appropriate conjunction.

1. a) We decided to do our bit of work separately... discuss each other's part when it was ready, (and, but), b) We tried to do our bit of work together... soon decided to divide it for each to do his part separately, (and, but).

2. The war took away all his friends... relatives. He remained quite alone without friends... relatives, (and, or).

3. He did not understand anything of what was going on around him... did he try to... nobody bothered to make him care, (and, nor).

4. a) I couldn't find an answer to my question... in books... in lecture halls, (either... or, neither... nor), b)... the books I read... the people I spoke to could give me an answer to my question, (either... or, neither... nor).

5. a) Much was said... in favour of... against the project, (neither... nor, both... arid), b) Nothing was said... in favour of... against the project, (neither... nor, either... or), c) He spoke of the project in a round about way... in favour of... against it. (either... or, neither... nor, both... and).

6. a) It was late,... everybody felt tired, (so, and), b) It was late,... we agreed to break till to-morrow, (so, and), c) We agreed to break till to-morrow,... it was already late, (so, for, and).

4. Analyse the meaning of the conjunctions given in bold type and state what clauses they introduce.

1. Now he leaned forward, and spoke as one who was used to a large audience.

2. That's what I think of as I go about the streets of London. (R.G.)

3. Though by no means unexpected, the telegram made Mr. Bunting's pulse quicken as no telegram had done for months. (R.G.)

4. I thought I recognized him, but dulled as my mind was, I could not recall his name.

5. Child as he (Oliver; was, he was so desperate with hunger, and reckless with misery that he asked the master for some more gruel.

6. His English was fluent since he had been in the country since he was sixteen and had married an English wife. (A.Ch.)

7. While her father proceeded with the description of the queer little place he had lived in, she looked up at him and saw the same odd expression of his sensi­tive mouth.

8. While she loved managing people forcing them to do what she herself thought right and fit, she achieved her purpose by persuading them that what she wanted them to do was exactly what they wanted to do themselves. (A.B.)

9. The important question, to my mind, is the actual smuggling itself. Once the books are safe in Bologna, it's a comparatively simple matter to circulate them. (V.)

10. Once in bed, Jon continued to hold his mothers hand. (Glsw.)

11. "The dog won't comeback." "He will," she cried; "He won't leave me. He loved me, if he was savage and terrible." (K.C.)

12. Indeed, if there were anything to tell, I would tell it to you; but there is no use in talking about these things. (V.)

13. I should like to know if there is anything to stop this noise.

14. Then, is your suggestion, signora, that we should issue satirical pamphlets, or attempt to run a comic paper? (V.)

15. On many streets there was such a silence that it seemed the heart of the city had ceased to beat. (R.P.)

16. He could see nothing out­side except that the small electric lamp opposite was not lighted. (H.W.)

17. It was with some difficulty that Rip found the way to his own house. (W.I.)

18. Now that there was really a fair chance of success, it must not be missed. (V.)

19. Here is the key to my library that you may make use of my books when I am absent.

5. Combine the following sentences so as to make them either complex or compound using the conjunctions given in brackets. (Make the necessary changes.)

1. I did not read the book to the end. It was not very interest­ing, (because, therefore).

2. We left early. We wanted to reach the village before sunset, (so that, so).

3. You are not in earnest. You speak in such a careless and indifferent manner, (if, or [else]).

4. The expedition may be dangerous. I shall take part in it. {although, nevertheless).

5. The road was very muddy. The car would not move, (so... that, for).

6. State whether the words given in bold type are conjunc­tions, pronouns or adverbs.

1. You must promise me to take a thorough rest when your vacation begins this summer. (V.)

2. She could not tell when he would come and if he would come at all.

3. That was the epoch in Soames' life when he had been living down the disgrace of being deserted by his first wife. (Glsw.)

4. He had often promised himself a visit to where the old Forsytes came from. (GJsw.)

5. The first person upon whom Arthur's eyes fell as he entered the room where the students' little gatherings were held, was his old play­mate, Dr. Warren's daughter. (V.)

6. June would at least know something about those two; whether they were still at Wansdon, or where they were. (Glsw.)

7. Young Jolyon asked the Inspector to tell him what happened, and the latter detailed such facts as were known. (Glsw.)

8. From Chamonix they went on by the Tete-Noire to Martigny, where they stopped to rest, as the weather was stiflingly hot. (V.)

9. Before Arthur had been a month in the prison, the mutual irritation had reached such a night that he and the colonel could not see each other's faces without losing their temper. (V.)

10. The announcement by Michael that Fleur would be bringing Kit home the next morning, caused Soames to say; "I'd like to have a look at that part of the world... Don't say anything to Fleur I'll let her know when I get down to Nettlefold." (Glsw.)

11. Montanelli's voice was rather low, but full and resonant, with a silvery purity of tone that gave to his speech a peculiar charm. (V.)

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