English (Compulsory) Class 10 Chapter 6: Conjunctions and Transitional Devices
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Chapter summary
Q6 (5 marks): a paragraph with six blanks. You fill any five from a list of conjunctions. Conjunctions and transitional words also decide the quality of your essay (Q7) and your story (Q5), because they link ideas.
Topics in this chapter
- Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
- Subordinating conjunctions
- Correlative conjunctions
- Transitional devices: addition, contrast, cause-result, sequence, example, conclusion
- Cloze paragraph with conjunction or transitional device
- Mixed topics
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- Join the two sentences with a coordinating conjunction showing contrast: The bag was heavy. She carried it easily. (1 marks)
- Join using "because": The match was cancelled. It rained heavily. (1 marks)
- Add a transitional device to conclude: ______, regular exercise is essential for a healthy life. (1 marks)
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