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Conjuctions — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition

What Conjuctions covers in ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition · 2026-27

Topics in Conjuctions

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1. Meaning and Basic Use

  • Conjunctions join words, groups of words, or sentences.
  • They are also called linkers or connectors.
  • Their main job is to connect ideas clearly and avoid short, broken sentences.
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2. And, But, Or

  • And joins similar facts or statements.
  • But shows opposition or contrast between two statements.
  • Or shows a choice between two alternatives.
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3. So and Because

  • So shows result.
  • Because shows reason.
  • So tells what happened as a result of something else.
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4. So That, In Order That, Lest

  • So that, in order that, and lest suggest purpose.
  • Purpose means the reason for doing an action.
  • Lest is always followed by should.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Conjunctions

DefinitionAndButOrSo and BecausePurpose conjunctionsThough-type conjunctionsBut-type conjunctions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Conjuctions for ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Conjuctions include Meaning and Basic Use, And, But, Or, So and Because, So That, In Order That, Lest. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Conjuctions for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 123 practice questions on Conjuctions. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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