MDCAT
WITH
MALA
stethodiaries
Page 1
,Hello, I am MALA, currently pursuing my MBBS degree. I achieved a score of
192 out of 200 on my MDCAT, which allowed me to secure a seat in MBBS with
an impressive aggregate of 94.2%. I have crafted these notes based on my own
study preparations, emphasizing high-yield concepts, intelligent shortcuts, and
exam-focused learning techniques.
Here are the strategies that helped me succeed in my MDCAT. My aim is to
help you save time, reduce confusion, and maximize your MDCAT score.
stethodiaries
Page 2
,MDCAT ENGLISH
CONJUNCTION
COMPLETE NOTES
stethodiaries
Page 3
,Learning OBJECTIVES
01 02
Grasp the Study the
fundamental various types of
concept of conjunctions and
conjunctions. their respective
applications.
Page 4
,contents 1. what is conjunction ?
2. coordinating conjunction
3. correlative conjunction
4. subordinate conjunction
5. conjunctive adverb
Page 5
,what is conjunction ?
CONJUNCTION is a part of speech that connects different words, phrases, clauses or
sentences.
examples : for, and, nor, yet, so etc
COORDINATE CORRELATIVE SUBORDINATE
CONJUNCTION CONJUNCTION CONJUNCTION
FOR not only __ but also if
AND either __ or because
YS both __ and as if
NBO NOR
FA BUT whether __ or when
OR rather __ than even though
YET neither __ nor as though
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SO just as __ so although
, nor
for
1 but
yet
\ coordinating
conjunction
or A coordinating conjunction is used to connect grammatically
so equal elements.
EXAMPLE
He is honest and fair.
(Honest and fair are both adjectives so same grammatical
elements)
Do you prefer to go to bed early or stay up late ?
and mala adil
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,some rule 1
KEY When you have a series of short, related
sentences (subject is one person )
RULES EXAMPLE
He kicked the ball .He scored the goal.
(this sentence is wrong)
He kicked the ball and scored a goal.(correct)
(subject is one and two actions are joined by conjunction )
rule 2
If you are joining two independent clauses always
use a comma before coordinating conjunction.
main clause + comma +coordinating + clause
conjunction
EXAMPLE
She studied hard , and she passed mdcat.
(independent clause) (independent clause)
(conjunction) Page 8
,RULE 3
If independent clause is present on one side and
not on the other side then we will not use
comma.
EXAMPLE
She wanted to go but not in the rain.
not in the rain is not an independent clause hence NO comma.
I was tired but finished my homework.
finished my homework is not a complete sentence so NO
comma.
RULE 4
To correct a run on sentence.
EXAMPLE
He washed the car he cleaned the garage.(run on)
He washed the car , and he cleaned the garage.(correct)
It was very hot I turned on the fan. (run on)
It was very hot , so i turned on the fan. (correct)
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, RULE 5
Coordinating conjunction always comes
between two clauses. It does NOT come in
the start.
PRACTICE TEST
1) choose the correct sentence.
A) He was tired but he finished his work.
B) He was tired, but he finished his work.
C) He was tired, but finished his work.
D) He was tired but, he finished his work.
2)in which sentence is the comma used incorrectly
A) She wanted to go, but it was raining.
B) He likes tea, and coffee.
C) I was late, so I took a taxi.
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D) They studied hard, yet they failed.
WITH
MALA
stethodiaries
Page 1
,Hello, I am MALA, currently pursuing my MBBS degree. I achieved a score of
192 out of 200 on my MDCAT, which allowed me to secure a seat in MBBS with
an impressive aggregate of 94.2%. I have crafted these notes based on my own
study preparations, emphasizing high-yield concepts, intelligent shortcuts, and
exam-focused learning techniques.
Here are the strategies that helped me succeed in my MDCAT. My aim is to
help you save time, reduce confusion, and maximize your MDCAT score.
stethodiaries
Page 2
,MDCAT ENGLISH
CONJUNCTION
COMPLETE NOTES
stethodiaries
Page 3
,Learning OBJECTIVES
01 02
Grasp the Study the
fundamental various types of
concept of conjunctions and
conjunctions. their respective
applications.
Page 4
,contents 1. what is conjunction ?
2. coordinating conjunction
3. correlative conjunction
4. subordinate conjunction
5. conjunctive adverb
Page 5
,what is conjunction ?
CONJUNCTION is a part of speech that connects different words, phrases, clauses or
sentences.
examples : for, and, nor, yet, so etc
COORDINATE CORRELATIVE SUBORDINATE
CONJUNCTION CONJUNCTION CONJUNCTION
FOR not only __ but also if
AND either __ or because
YS both __ and as if
NBO NOR
FA BUT whether __ or when
OR rather __ than even though
YET neither __ nor as though
Page 6
SO just as __ so although
, nor
for
1 but
yet
\ coordinating
conjunction
or A coordinating conjunction is used to connect grammatically
so equal elements.
EXAMPLE
He is honest and fair.
(Honest and fair are both adjectives so same grammatical
elements)
Do you prefer to go to bed early or stay up late ?
and mala adil
Page 7
,some rule 1
KEY When you have a series of short, related
sentences (subject is one person )
RULES EXAMPLE
He kicked the ball .He scored the goal.
(this sentence is wrong)
He kicked the ball and scored a goal.(correct)
(subject is one and two actions are joined by conjunction )
rule 2
If you are joining two independent clauses always
use a comma before coordinating conjunction.
main clause + comma +coordinating + clause
conjunction
EXAMPLE
She studied hard , and she passed mdcat.
(independent clause) (independent clause)
(conjunction) Page 8
,RULE 3
If independent clause is present on one side and
not on the other side then we will not use
comma.
EXAMPLE
She wanted to go but not in the rain.
not in the rain is not an independent clause hence NO comma.
I was tired but finished my homework.
finished my homework is not a complete sentence so NO
comma.
RULE 4
To correct a run on sentence.
EXAMPLE
He washed the car he cleaned the garage.(run on)
He washed the car , and he cleaned the garage.(correct)
It was very hot I turned on the fan. (run on)
It was very hot , so i turned on the fan. (correct)
Page 9
, RULE 5
Coordinating conjunction always comes
between two clauses. It does NOT come in
the start.
PRACTICE TEST
1) choose the correct sentence.
A) He was tired but he finished his work.
B) He was tired, but he finished his work.
C) He was tired, but finished his work.
D) He was tired but, he finished his work.
2)in which sentence is the comma used incorrectly
A) She wanted to go, but it was raining.
B) He likes tea, and coffee.
C) I was late, so I took a taxi.
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D) They studied hard, yet they failed.
