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CONJUCTION
Types of Conjunctions Coordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions Correlative Conjunctions
CONJUNCTIONS (What, Where, When, Whenever, Whereas)

Make relationship between two clauses / sentences

As If As if If only As long as
Either Even Even if Even so Even though
How However In case In order that In spite of
Since Than Rather than Till Until
That Now that Though Although As though
So Because Before After Except
Only Once Otherwise Neither Unless
What Where When Whenever Whereas
While Without Wherever Whether
  USES OF : What, Where, When, Whenever, Whereas.
WHAT
 
It is used for referring to a particular thing, action, or idea.
Examples
I don't know what to do.
You haven't given me what I asked for.
WHERE
 
'Where' is used for referring to a particular place that someone or something is in or that they go to.
Examples
I was a teacher in the school where Rahul was studying.
We were led to the dining hall, where lunch was being served.
WHEN
 
It is used for talking about a particular time or situation.
Examples
When you're in Nepal, write an e-mail to me.
I woke up when my baby was crying.
WHENEVER
 
It is used for every time that something happens.
Examples
Whenever I smiled, she smiled back.
Whenever I hear that song, I think of you.
WHEREAS
 
'Whereas' is used for comparing two things, people, situations etc and showing that there is an important difference between them.
Examples
Officers' salaries have risen substantially, whereas Other Staff's pay has fallen.
Whereas knowledge can be acquired from books, skills must be learned through practice.
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Types of Conjunctions Coordinating Conjunctions
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