CLASS - 4th - ENGLISH

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Practice Exercise:
Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.

1. Give me something to drink or else I will die of thirst.

2. Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.

3. I hear that you are going abroad.

4. My grandfather died before I was born.

5. I shall be upset if you do it.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. Give me something to drink or else I will die of thirst.

2. Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.

3. I hear that you are going abroad.

4. My grandfather died before I was born.

5. I shall be upset if you do it.

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Practice Exercise:
Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.

6. You cannot go unless you have his permission.

7. He fled lest he should be killed.

8. I did not go because I had not been invited.

9. Water and oil do not mix.

10. He is richer than his brother.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. You cannot go unless you have his permission.

7. He fled lest he should be killed.

8. I did not go because I had not been invited.

9. Water and oil do not mix.

10. He is richer than his brother.

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Practice Exercise:
Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.

11. We can travel by land or water.

12. He asked whether he might take a day off work.

13. We reached home before the storm came.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

11. We can travel by land or water.

12. He asked whether he might take a day off work.

13. We reached home before the storm came.

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Practice Exercise:
A. Fill in the blanks with conjunctions and, but and because.

1. Frogs can hop, ______but______ they can’t fly.

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Practice Exercise:
A. Fill in the blanks with conjunctions and, but and because.

2. Peter has a fever ______and______ a terrible headache.

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Practice Exercise:
A. Fill in the blanks with conjunctions and, but and because.

3. You have to speak loudly _____or we_____ can’t hear well.

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Practice Exercise:
A. Fill in the blanks with conjunctions and, but and because.

4. Tom studied hard, _____yet_______ he failed the test.

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Practice Exercise:
5. They like to watch soap operas _____and_______ films on TV.
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Practice Exercise:
6. Jim is happy ____as/for___ he won the race.
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Practice Exercise:
7. Henri is worried _because/as/since/for_ he is late for an important meeting.
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Practice Exercise:
8. She bought vitamins ______but______ forgot to buy aspirin.
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Practice Exercise:
9. It was expensive, _____but_______ they gave me a discount.
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Practice Exercise:
10. Paul can’t go to work ___as/because___ he has flu.
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Practice Exercise:
B. Complete the following sentences using and, or, but, because and so.

1. You can take the blue shirt ___or/and__ the green shirt.

2. She is clever ___and___ beautiful.

3. He was poor ___but___ he was happy.

4. I worked hard ___as___ I wanted to pass the test.

5. I did not want to miss the train ____so___ I started early in the morning.
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Practice Exercise:
B. Complete the following sentences using and, or, but, because and so.

6. He was my friend ___so___ I decided to help him.

7. She bought some fruits ___and__ vegetables.

8. My sister is tall ___but___ I am short.

9. She is hard-working ___but___ her brother is very lazy.

10. The dress was beautiful ___but it was expensive.

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Practice Exercise:
B. Complete the following sentences using and, or, but, because and so.

11. I didn’t buy the dress ___because___ it was expensive.

12. I passed the test ___because___ I worked hard.

13 Karthik can play the violin ___but___ he can’t play the piano.

14. She can have an apple ___or___ a mango. She can’t have them both.

15. We can go by bus ___or___ by train.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

1. John smokes .................................. his brother doesn’t.

a. but
b. and
c. so

Answer: 1. John smokes but his brother doesn’t.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

2. Neither Alice ......................................... Mary has come.

a. or
b. nor

Answer: 2. Neither Alice nor Mary has come.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

3. She speaks English .............. Spanish. Please select 2 correct answers.

a. as well as
b. and
c. Either could be used here

Answer: 3. She speaks English as well as/and Spanish. OR She speaks

English and Spanish.
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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

4. I like him ...................................... he is very sincere.

a. so
b. because
c. hence

Answer: 4. I like him because he is very sincere.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

5. ..................................... he worked hard, he did not win.

a. Though
b. As if
c. As though

Answer: 5. Though he worked hard, he did not win.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

6. She is ill ................................ she is cheerful.

a. And
b. But
c. as well as

Answer: 6. She is ill but she is cheerful.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

7. ...................................... it was raining we decided to go out.

a. Despite
b. Though
c. However

Answer: 7. Though it was raining we decided to go out.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

8. The piper played ...................................... the children danced.

a. Or
b. And
c. but

Answer: 8. The piper played and the children danced.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

9. James works hard ....................................... his brother is lazy.

a. as
b. as long as
c. whereas

Answer: 9. James works hard whereas his brother is lazy.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

10. I went to the shop ................................ bought some vegetables.

a. and
b. so
c. hence

Answer: 10. I went to the shop and bought some vegetables.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

11. You must start at once; ................................. you will be late.

a. whereas
b. otherwise
c. as long as

Answer: 11. You must start at once; otherwise you will be late.
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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

12. He must be tired .............................. he has been working since morning.

a. so
b. hence
c. because

Answer: 12. He must be tired because he has been working since morning.
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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

1. I like sugar in my tea, ________ I don’t like milk in it.

a. and b. but c. or d. so

Answer:

1. I like sugar in my tea, but I don’t like milk in it.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

2. Listen to the story ____________ answer the questions in complete

sentences.

a. and b. because c. but d. or

Answer:

2. Listen to the story and answer the questions in complete sentences.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

3. Is it Thursday ________ Friday today?

a. and b. but c. or d. then

Answer:

3. Is it Thursday or Friday today?

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

4. He was late ________ the bus didn’t come.

a. although b. because c. but d. or

Answer:

4. He was late because the bus didn’t come.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

5. We were very tired __________ happy after our flight to Sydney.

a. and b. but c. or d. so

Answer:

5. We were very tired but happy after our flight to Sydney.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

6. They climbed the mountain _________ it was very windy.

a. although b. or c. nor d. so

Answer:

6. They climbed the mountain although it was very windy.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

7. _________ Lenny was watching the planes his wife was reading in the car.

a. and b. but c. so d. while

Answer:

7. While Lenny was watching the planes his wife was reading in the car.
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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

8. I’ll text you __________ I have arrived in Toronto.

a. after b. or c. so d. then

Answer:

8. I’ll text you after I have arrived in Toronto.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

9. Neither my brother ___________ my sister owns a car.

a. and b. but c. or d. so

Answer:

9. Neither my brother or my sister own a car.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: Select the write conjunctions in the following sentences.

10. The sun was warm, ___________ the wind was a bit too cool.

a. after b. nor c. so d. yet

Answer:

10. The sun was warm, yet the wind was a bit too cool.
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Practice Exercise:
Exercise Combine the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.

1. She worked hard. She wanted to pass.

2. She was hungry. She bought a sandwich.

3. It was raining. I put on a raincoat.

4. She can sing. She can dance.

5. I know him. I can’t remember his name.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. She worked hard because she wanted to pass.

2. She was hungry so she bought a sandwich.

3. It was raining so I put on a raincoat.

4. She can sing and dance.

5. I know him but I can’t remember his name.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise Combine the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.

6. I waited for him. He didn’t come.

7. It rained heavily. The rivers started overflowing.

8. He was not there. I could not meet him.

9. The tea was hot. I could not drink it.

10. I don’t like him. He is quite rude.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. I waited for him but he didn’t come.

7. It rained heavily and the rivers started overflowing.

8. He was not there so I could not meet him.

9. The tea was hot so I could not drink it.

10. I don’t like him because he is quite rude.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise Combine the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.

11. She was crying. Her necklace had been stolen.

12. We missed the bus. We walked home.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

11. She was crying because her necklace had been stolen.

12. We missed the bus so we walked home.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: 1 Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.

1. Although she was angry, she said nothing.

2. Unless you quit smoking, you will develop many health problems.

3. He went abroad after he had finished his studies.

4. I don’t know whether I will be able to help.

5. She was tired so she took some rest.

6. I waited until he arrived.

7. She asked if I wanted a drink.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. Although she was angry, she said nothing.

2. Unless you quit smoking, you will develop many health problems.

3. He went abroad after he had finished his studies.

4. I don’t know whether I will be able to help.

5. She was tired so she took some rest.

6. I waited until he arrived.

7. She asked if I wanted a drink.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: 2 Complete the following sentences using an appropriate
coordinating conjunction.

1. Peter was ill ……………….. he did not go to school.

2. You should pay your fee before the due date …………………. you
will have to pay the fine.

3. There is no demand for this kind of cameras, ………………… we

can’t place an order now.

4. He was angry ……………….. he said nothing.

5. We can ……………… walk ……………… take a bus.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. Peter was ill so he did not go to school.

2. You should pay your fee before the due date or else you will have to pay the fine.

3. There is no demand for this kind of cameras, so we can’t place an order now.

4. He was angry yet/still he said nothing.

5. We can either walk or take a bus.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise: 2 Complete the following sentences using an appropriate
coordinating conjunction.

6. He ……………… wrote ………………… called.

7. I am very tired ………………. I have been working all day.

8. He ………………… bought us a drink ………………. gave us a lift in

his car.

9. They ………………. looted the shop ………………. set fire to it.

10. She owns …………… a car ……………. a motorbike.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. He neither wrote nor called.

7. I am very tired as I have been working all day.

8. He not only bought us a drink but also gave us a lift in his car.

9. They not only looted the shop but also set fire to it.

10. She owns both a car and a motorbike.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise 3 Combine the following pairs of sentences into one.

1. You can have tea. You can have coffee.

2. I will wait here. You come.

3. This is the house. He lives here.

4. You quit smoking. Your health will improve.

5. You invite her. She will not come.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. You can have tea or coffee.

2. I will wait here till/until you come.

3. This is the house where he lives.

4. If you quit smoking, your health will improve.

5. Unless you invite her she will not come.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise 3 Combine the following pairs of sentences into one.

6. He was hungry. He ate a banana.

7. The lights went out. I was reading.

8. I injured my knee. I was playing football.

9. You ask more politely. She will help you.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. He was hungry so he ate a banana.

7. The lights went out when I was reading.

8. I injured my knee while I was playing football.

9. If you ask more politely she will help you.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise 4 Fill in the blanks with the following subordinating conjunctions:
if, while, till, where, unless, though, although

1. You will get good marks ……………….. you learn your lessons
properly.

2. I will wait …………………. you come.

3. …………………… I was working, she was playing games on her

computer.

4. This is the village ……………………. I was born.

5. …………………… you apologize, they will not take you back.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. You will get good marks if you learn your lessons properly.

2. I will wait until/till you come.

3. While I was working, she was playing games on her computer.

4. This is the village where I was born.

5. Unless you apologize, they will not take you back.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise 4 Fill in the blanks with the following subordinating conjunctions:
if, while, till, where, unless, though, although

6. ……………………… she was busy, she agreed to talk to us.

7. …………………….. it was raining heavily, we went out.

8. Do you know any shops ……………………… they sell bamboo

furniture?

9. ……………………. you are hungry, I will make a sandwich for you.

10. I cooked lunch …………………. my husband mopped the floor.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. Though/although she was busy, she agreed to talk to us.

7. Though/Although it was raining heavily, we went out.

8. Do you know any shops where they sell bamboo furniture?

9. If you are hungry, I will make a sandwich for you.

10. I cooked lunch while my husband mopped the floor.

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Practice Exercise:
Conjunction worksheet:

Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

1. _________ I study hard, I shall not get good marks.

A. If B. Although

C. Unless D. But

Answer key: 1. C

Explanation: Here the conjunction for showing condition is needed;

hence ‘unless’ is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

2. My cousins arrived __________ we were in school.

A. When B. Because

C. Since D. Though

Answer key: 2. A

Explanation: Here the conjunction for showing in the meantime' is

needed; hence 'when' is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

3. You can take a taxi _________ a bus to go to Shimla.

A. But B. And

C. Or D. So

Answer key: 3. C

Explanation: Here the conjunction for choice is needed; hence 'or’ is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

4. __________ Mumbai _______ Delhi are developed cities.

A. And... but B. Either ... or

C. Neither ... nor D. Both.. and

Answer key: 4. D

Explanation: Here the conjunction for joining equally important

sentence parts is needed; hence ‘both...and’ used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

5. Will you take care of our dog _________ we are away for the weekend.

A. While B. Because

C. Or D. And

Answer key: 5. A

Explanation: Here the conjunction for showing 'in the meantime' is needed;
hence 'while' is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

6. My mother will come ________ not my sister.

A. And B. But

C. Or D. So

Answer key: 6. B

Explanation: Here the conjunction for showing opposite ideas is

needed; hence ‘but’ is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

7. You may ______ eat a sandwich ________ some French fries.

A. Either .. or B. Either.. nor

C. Neither ... or D. But.. and

Answer key: 7. A

Explanation: Here the conjunction for showing choice is needed;

hence ‘either...or’ is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

8. Hitesh hurt himself __________ he fell from the stairs.

A. While B. When

C. So D. But

Answer key: 8. B

Explanation: Here the conjunction for showing time is needed; hence

'when' is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

9. _________ we lost the match, we have not lost heart.

A. Since B. Because

C. Though D. And

Answer key: 9. C

Explanation: Here the conjunction tor showing illogical consequence

is needed; hence ‘though' is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

10. The students stood up _________ the teacher entered the class.

A. No sooner... than B. As well as

C. As soon as D. Although

Answer key: 10. C

Explanation: Here the conjunction for showing time is needed; hence

'as soon as' is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

11. He is ______ tall _________ he can easily reach the top shelf.

A. And... but B. Both… and

C. So... that D. Either... or

Answer key: 11. C

Explanation: Here the conjunction for showing consequence is

needed; hence 'so..that’ is used.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

12. You must study hard _________ you want to score top marks.

A. Unless B. If

C. Though D. But

Answer key: 12. B

Explanation: Conjunction for condition is - if; hence this is used.

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Practice Exercise:
Exercise - 6: Join each of the following pairs of sentences using the
conjunction given in brackets.

1. Work hard. You will pass. (If)

2. Give full attention to your studies. You will succeed. (Unless)

3. Hurry up. You will miss the train. (Unless)

4. Ruth ran very fast. She could not catch up with Mark. (Though)

5. He has already delivered a good performance. Nobody can

question his eligibility. (Since)
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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. If you work hard, you will pass.

2. Unless you give full attention to your studies, you will not succeed.

3. Unless you hurry up, you will not miss the train.

4. Though Ruth ran very fast, she could not catch up with Mark.

5. Since he has already delivered a good performance, nobody can

question his eligibility.
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Practice Exercise:
Exercise - 6: Join each of the following pairs of sentences using the
conjunction given in brackets.

6. I know. He is a brave boy. (That)

7. ‘Would you like to accompany me?’ He asked. (Whether)

8. We all respect him. He is an honest man. (Because)

9. She cannot go to work. She fully recovers from her illness. (Before)

10. Jane is quite warm and friendly. Her sister is quite warm and
friendly. (Both… and)
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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. I know that he is a brave boy.

7. He asked whether I would like to accompany him.

8. We all respect him because he is an honest man.

9. She cannot go to work before she fully recovers from her illness.

10. Both Jane and her sister are quite warm and friendly.
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Practice Exercise:
Exercise 7: Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating
conjunction from the parenthesis:

1. My car has a radio _________ a CD player. (but, or, and)

2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate

heavy metal. (but, nor, or)

3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that

they fly. (and, or, but)
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CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 5th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. My car has a radio and a CD player.

2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, nor will she tolerate heavy metal.

3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, but Bill insisted that they fly.
 CLASS - 5th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 5th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Exercise 7: Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating
conjunction from the parenthesis:

4. I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view from the top of
this building. (and, yet, nor)

5. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late.

(and, nor, for)

6. Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream better? (or, nor, and)
 CLASS - 5th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 5th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

4. I’m afraid of heights, yet I appreciate the view from the top of this building.

5. I have to be on time, for my boss will be annoyed if I’m late.

6. Do you like chocolate or vanilla ice cream better?

 CLASS - 5th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 5th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Exercise - 7: Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating
conjunction from the parenthesis:

7. I have to go to work at six, ____ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)

8. I was on time, ______ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)

9. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _______ she takes the bus everywhere.
(but, yet, so)

10. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _____ there were several
new artifacts on display. (but, for, yet)
 CLASS - 5th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 5th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

7. I have to go to work at six, so I’m waking up at four.

8. I was on time, but everyone else was late.

9. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, so she takes the bus everywhere.

10. Our trip to the museum was interesting, for there were several
new artifacts on display.
 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Exercise - 1: Join the two sentences using suitable conjunctions.

1. She won the lottery. She was happy.

2. A lot of publishers rejected her stories. She kept trying.

3. We decided to eat something. We were hungry.

4. It was cold outside. I put on a coat.

5. She reached for the phone. She dialled a number.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. She won the lottery so she was happy.

2. A lot of publishers rejected her stories but she kept trying.

3. We decided to eat something for/as/because/since we were hungry.

4. It was cold outside so I put on a coat.

5. She reached for the phone and dialled a number.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Exercise - 1: Join the two sentences using suitable conjunctions.

6. She worked really hard. She failed the test.

7. I really liked the shirt. I bought it.

8. He took out his pen. He started writing.

9. We were hungry. We had not eaten anything since morning.

10. It was raining. We cancelled the picnic.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. She worked really hard but/yet she failed the test.

7. I really liked the shirt so bought it.

8. He took out his pen and started writing. (When we connect two clauses
with ‘and’, the subject is usually omitted in the second clause.)

9. We were hungry for/because/as we had not eaten anything since morning.

10. It was raining so we cancelled the picnic.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Exercise - 1: Join the two sentences using suitable conjunctions.

11. She has a nice job. She earns well.

12. You can stay here. You can leave.

13. The house was not very big or beautiful. I decided to buy it.

14. She doesn't like me. I like her.

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CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

11. She has a nice job and she earns well.

12. You can stay here or you can leave.

13. The house was not very big or beautiful yet I decided to buy it.
(But is also possible here)

14. She doesn't like me but I like her.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Join the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction.

1. He had a headache. He stayed home.

2. They played well. They lost the match.

3. The box is too small. It cannot hold all the clothes.

4. The original idea was good. Now the plan is too complicated.

5. I called him. I wanted to talk.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. He had a headache so he stayed home.

2. They played well but they lost the match.

3. The box is too small so it cannot hold all the clothes.

4. The original idea was good but now the plan is too complicated.

5. I called him for I wanted to talk.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Join the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction.

6. She invited them. They came.

7. She prepared well for the test. She scored good marks.

8. You may wait here. You may leave now.

9. It is a small house. It is comfortable.

10. They are our guests. We should treat them well.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. She invited them and they came./She invited them, so they came.

7. She prepared well for the test and she scored good marks.

8. You may wait here or you may leave now.

9. It is a small house but/yet it is comfortable.

10. They are our guests and we should treat them well.
 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction. Complete the
following sentences and, or, but or so.

1. I went to the store ………… bought a few dresses.

2. It was a small house ……………… it was beautiful.

3. She wanted to be a pilot ……………. she studied hard.

4. The cat must be hiding behind the curtain …………. under the
bed.

5. We waited for hours and hours ………………. the bus didn’t

come.
 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. I went to the store and bought a few dresses.

2. It was a small house but it was beautiful.

3. She wanted to be a pilot so she studied hard.

4. The cat must be hiding behind the curtain or under the bed.

5. We waited for hours and hours but the bus didn’t come.
 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction. Complete the following
sentences and, or, but or so.

6. Father cooked lunch …………….. mother cleaned the rooms.

7. The magician waved his magic wand ………… the rabbit disappeared.

8. You can have tea ………….. coffee.

9. It was a pleasant evening …………. we went for a walk around the

town.

10. She called out his name …………… waved at him.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. Father cooked lunch and mother cleaned the rooms.

7. The magician waved his magic wand and the rabbit disappeared.

8. You can have tea or coffee.

9. It was a pleasant evening so we went for a walk around the town.

10. She called out his name and waved at him.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions. Choose your
answers from the options given below. (as, because, so, and, but,
though, if, although, when, before, until, unless)

1. ……………… he is late we will go without him.

2. ……………… he apologises he will not be taken back.

3. …………….. she is intelligent she is not very studious.

4. He was upset ………………. he had not been invited.

5. ……………… it was raining, we didn’t go out.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. As he is late we will go without him.

2. Unless he apologises he will not be taken back.

3. Though/Although she is intelligent she is not very studious.

4. He was upset because/as he had not been invited.

5. As it was raining, we didn’t go out.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions. Choose your
answers from the options given below. (as, because, so, and, but,
though, if, although, when, before, until, unless)

6. The last bus has gone …………….. we will have to walk.

7. She opened the book ……………….. started reading.

8. I called him many times …………….. he didn’t answer the phone.

9. ……………… it was an expensive watch, I decided to buy it.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. The last bus has gone so we will have to walk.

7. She opened the book and started reading.

8. I called him many times but he didn’t answer the phone.

9. Though/Although it was an expensive watch, I decided to buy it.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions. Choose your
answers from the options given below. (as, because, so, and, but,
though, if, although, when, before, until, unless)

10. His uncle took care of him ……………… he got a good job.

11. Nobody was there …………….. this happened.

12. She had left …………….. I reached her place.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

10. His uncle took care of him until he got a good job.

11. Nobody was there when this happened.

12. She had left before I reached her place.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction
pair from the parenthesis:

1. I plan to take my vacation _________ in June _________ in July.

(whether/or, either/or, as/if)

2. _________ I’m feeling happy _________ sad, I try to keep a

positive attitude. (either/or, whether/or, when/I’m)

3. _________ had I taken my shoes off _________ I found out we had

to leave again. (no sooner/than, rather/than, whether/or)
 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. I plan to take my vacation either in June or in July.

2. Whether I’m feeling happy or sad, I try to keep a positive attitude.

3. No sooner had I taken my shoes off than I found out we had to leave again.
 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction
pair from the parenthesis:

4. _________ only is dark chocolate delicious, _________ it can be

healthy. (whether/or, not/but, just as/so)

5. _________ I have salad for dinner, ____________I can have ice

cream for dessert. (if/then, when/than, whether/or)

6. _________ flowers _________ trees grow during warm weather.

(not only/or, both/and, not/but)
 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

4. Not only is dark chocolate delicious, but it can be healthy.

5. If I have salad for dinner, then I can have ice cream for dessert.

6. Both flowers and trees grow during warm weather.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction
pair from the parenthesis:

7. _______ do we enjoy summer vacation, ______ we enjoy winter

break. (whether/or, not only/but also, either/or)

8. Calculus is __________ easy ________ difficult (not/but,

both/and, either/or)
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CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

7. Not only do we enjoy summer vacation, but also we enjoy winter break.

8. Calculus is not easy but difficult.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction
pair from the parenthesis:

9. It’s _________ going to rain _________ snow tonight. (as/if,

either/or, as/as)

10. Savory flavors are _________ sweet _________ sour. (often/and,

neither/nor, both/and)
 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

9. It’s either going to rain or snow tonight. (as/if, either/or, as/as)

10. Savory flavors are neither sweet nor sour.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Combine the following sentences using if, though and when:

1. We reached the place. It was quite dark.

2. She works hard. She will win.

3. I didn’t know anybody at the party. I had a nice time.

4. I called for him. He came at once.

5. The dress was not expensive. It was beautiful.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. When we reached the place, it was quite dark.

2. If she works hard, she will win.

3. Though I didn’t know anybody at the party, I had a nice time.

4. When I called for him, he came at once.

5. Though the dress was not expensive, it was beautiful.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Combine the following sentences using if, though and when:

6. The phone rang. I was having a shower.

7. You work hard. You are bound to succeed.

8. We reached the venue. The program had already begun.

9. You wait long enough. You will get what you want.

10. She works hard. She does not earn much.

 CLASS - 6th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 6th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. The phone rang when I was having a shower.

7. When/if you work hard, you are bound to succeed.

8. When we reached the venue, the program had already begun.

9. If you wait long enough, you will get what you want.

10. Though she works hard, she does not earn much.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.

1. I worked hard _______________ I failed the exam.

2. He fled _______________ he was afraid.

3. Hurry up, _______________ you will be late.

4. _______________ you try, you will not succeed.

5. I am sure _______________ she will come.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. I worked hard but I failed the exam.

2. He fled for/because he was afraid.

3. Hurry up, or/else/otherwise you will be late.

4. unless you try, you will not succeed.

5. I am sure that she will come.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.

6. Will you wait _______________ I return?

7. He finished first _______________ he started late.

8. I will not go _______________ I am invited.

9. _______________ he was industrious, I encouraged him.

10. The wallet has either been lost _______________ stolen.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.

6. Will you wait till/until I return?

7. He finished first though/although he started late.

8. I will not go unless I am invited.

9. As he was industrious, I encouraged him.

10. The wallet has either been lost or stolen.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction.

1. He fled ……………… he was afraid. (for/and)

2. ……………… you try, you will not succeed. (Unless/If)

3. Wait ………………….. I return. (till/when)

4. He finished first ……………….. he started late. (though/even if)

5. She is older …………….. I thought.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. He fled for he was afraid.

2. Unless you try, you will not succeed.

3. Wait till I return.

4. He finished first though he started late.

5. She is older than I thought.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction.

6. He stayed at home ………………. he was ill.

7. ……………….. he was industrious, I encouraged him.

8. He was acquitted ………………. there was no evidence against

him.

9. He lost his balance ……………… fell off the bicycle.

10. Water ……………. oil do not mix.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. He stayed at home because he was ill.

7. As he was industrious, I encouraged him.

8. He was acquitted because there was no evidence against him.

9. He lost his balance and fell off the bicycle.

10. Water and oil do not mix.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank:

1. The rain is very heavy, _____ the game will probably not be played.

2. John works in a restaurant on weekends ______ during the week.

3. Shery has a great job, _________ she is a very unhappy person.

4. The sun is shining brightly, ________ the picnic was still cancelled.

5. Rita is an excellent violinist, __________ she will probably be chosen for the orchestra.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. The rain is very heavy, so the game will probably not be played.

2. John works in a restaurant on weekends and during the week.

3. Shery has a great job, but she is a very unhappy person.

4. The sun is shining brightly, but/yet the picnic was still cancelled.

5. Rita is an excellent violinist, so she will probably be chosen for the orchestra.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.

1. Marsha doesn't play jazz _________ the blues. She prefers hip-hop and rap.

2. John doesn't like chicken. _________ does he like pork or burgers.

3. Sheila works hard, _________ she doesn't make a lot of money.

4. The sun is very strong, ______ Jacob still won't wear any sunscreen.

5. I love you more than anything in the world, ________ you are sweet and kind.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. Marsha doesn't play jazz or the blues. She prefers hip-hop and rap.

2. John doesn't like chicken. nor does he like pork or burgers.

3. Sheila works hard, yet she doesn't make a lot of money.

4. The sun is very strong, yet Jacob still won't wear any sunscreen.

5. I love you more than anything in the world, for you are sweet and kind.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions
in order that
from the list. Use each word only once:
as long as as
1. I will never go to that restaurant again ______ I live. whenever because

2. _______ Jose needs help, he calls his two brothers. where than

3. ______ Sheldon works for the post office, he never works that while
Sundays. unless before

4. I would rather read a book ____ watch a stupid television

program.

5. ______ Roger goes to Miami, he will buy a new bathing suit.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. I will never go to that restaurant again as long as I live.

2. Whenever Jose needs help, he calls his two brothers.

3. As Sheldon works for the post office, he never works Sundays.

4. I would rather read a book than watch a stupid television program.

5. Before Roger goes to Miami, he will buy a new bathing suit.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
6. _______ travelers have time to pass through security, it is
in order that
recommended that they arrive two hours before their flight.
as long as as
7. I will not go out with you ______ you promise not to smoke whenever because
where than
8. ______ Maria is an avid jogger, her sister Julia prefers just to sit
that while
on the couch.
unless before
9. I do not believe _______ Hector's father is a doctor.

10. Maryam loves the city _______ she now lives.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. In order that travelers have time to pass through security, it is recommended

that they arrive two hours before their flight.

7. I will not go out with you unless you promise not to smoke

8. While Maria is an avid jogger, her sister Julia prefers just to sit on the couch.

9. I do not believe that Hector's father is a doctor.

10. Maryam loves the city where she now lives.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from
as if if only
the list. Use each word only once.
though till
1. Bill will not pay $500 for a suit ________ he can certainly afford it.
so that since
2. Juan is a very hard worker, ________ his brother Luis IS very lazy.
whereas as
3. ________ Samantha moved to Boston, she has been very happy. wherever now that
4. I have prepared a summary chart ________ you can understand
conjunctions better.

5. _____ he was driving to work, he got a ticket for speeding.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. Bill will not pay $500 for a suit though he can certainly afford it.

2. Juan is a very hard worker, Whereas his brother Luis IS very lazy.

3. Since Samantha moved to Boston, she has been very happy.

4. I have prepared a summary chart so that you can understand conjunctions better.

5. As he was driving to work yesterday, Jason got a ticket for speeding.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
6. ________ you had called me, I could have helped you.
as if if only
though till
7. ________ Henry has a job, he can pay his share of the rent.
so that since
8. David walks around ________ he is the president of the company. whereas as
wherever now that
9. I will stay with you ________ hell freezes over.

10. My new puppy follows me ________ I go.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. If only you had called me, I could have helped you.

7. Now that Henry has a job, he can pay his share of the rent.

8. David walks around as if he is the president of the company.

9. I will stay with you till hell freezes over.

10. My new puppy follows me wherever I go.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from
rather than unless
the list. Use each word only once:
before once
1. I would not see that movie __________ you gave me ＄100. while even if
2. ________ it is raining so hard, the game was cancelled. Because until

3. _______ Sam was driving to school yesterday, he saw an accident. even though if

4. I will love you ___________ the end of time.

5. _______ he is the manager's son, he might still be fíred because

his work is so bad.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. I would not see that movie even if you gave me ＄100.

2. Because it is raining so hard, the game was cancelled.

3. While Sam was driving to school yesterday, he saw an accident.

4. I will love you until the end of time.

5. Even though he is the manager's son, he might still be fíred because his work is so bad.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions
rather than unless
from the list. Use each word only once:
before once
6. ___________ you need help, just call me. while even if
Because until
7. ___________ Hank gets settled in, we will visit him.
even though if
8. I would like to drive __________ take the bus.

9. I can’t go to that expensive restaurant __________ you pay.

10. Leslie always drinks a cup of hot chocolate to relax herself

______ she goes to sleep.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. If you need help, just call me.

7. Once Hank gets settled in, we will visit him.

8. I would like to drive rather then take the bus.

9. I cannot go to that expensive restaurant unless you pay.

10. Leslie always drinks a cup of hot chocolate to relax herself before
she goes to sleep.
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Sentence Stems. Write conclusions to the following sentences:

1. I don't like broccoli, but _________.

2. Victoria plays the piano, and _________.

3. Because it is so cold, _________.

4. I really love the music of Beethoven and _________.

5. Maya always studies hard for her exams, so _________.

 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. I don't like broccoli, but [I do like carrots].

2. Victoria plays the piano, and [she also plays the guitar].

3. Because it is so cold, [we should stay home].

4. I really love the music of Beethoven and [Mozart].

5. Maya always studies hard for her exams, so [she gets excellent grades].
 CLASS - 7th - ENGLISH
CLASS
GRAMMAR
- 7th - - CONJUNCTIONS
Practice Exercise:
Sentence Stems. Write conclusions to the following sentences:

6. Lester works for an electronics store, so _________.

7. Harvey is one of the best players on the team, but _________.

8. Toronto is a very safe city, and _________.

9.1 don't like your cooking. Nor do I _________.

10. We will win the war, for we _________.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. Lester works for an electronics store, so [he can get a discount on laptops].

7. Harvey is one of the best players on the team, but [he is very selfish].

8. Toronto is a very safe city, and [Winnipeg is, too].

9. I don't like your cooking. Nor do I [like the way you talk].

10. We will win the war, for we [are strong and united].
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Practice Exercise:
Sentence beginnings. Write beginnings to the following sentences:

1. __________ because the weather is so bad.

2. __________, but she also loves to sing.

3. __________ because she is the best student in the class.

4. __________, or I may Just stay home.

5. __________, but I got lost anyway.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. [We aren't going on the picnic] because the weather is so bad.

2. [Carla not only loves to dancel], but she also loves to sing.

3. [Everyone likes to sit next to Lucy on exam day] because she is the
best student in the class.

4. [I might go to the movies] or I may just stay home.

5. [I used the GPS], but I got lost anyway.

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Practice Exercise:
Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses:

1. My sister has many friends. She has not found a special one. [while]

2. John is only eight years old. He can play the piano very well. [although]

3. Alma ate the chicken and rice. She also ate two hamburgers. [not only.. but also]
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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. While my sister has many friends, she has not found a special one.

2. Although John is only eight years old, he can play the piano very well.

3. Alma not only ate the chicken and rice, but she also ate two hamburgers.
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Practice Exercise:
Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses:

4. Ned is the manager of the bank. He doesn't make a high salary. [though]

5. Gino ate breakfast. Then he washed the dishes. [after]

6. Barbara arrived at home at eight. Then she called her sister. [once]
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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

4. Though Ned is the manager of the bank, he doesn't make a high salary.

5. After Gino ate breakfast, he washed the dishes.

6. Once Barbara arrived home at eight, she called her sister.

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Practice Exercise:
Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses:

7. Bill will work late. In fact, he will work until 9:00 p.m. [until]

8. I will never go to that restaurant again. I will live a long time. [as long as]

9. Hal studied a lot. He still got a very low grade. [even though]

10. Everyone likes Hanna. She is patient and relaxed. [because]

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

7. Bill will work until 9:00 p.m.

8. I will never go to that restaurant again as long as I live.

9. Even though Hal studied a lot, he still got a very low grade.

10. Everyone likes Hanna because she is patient and relaxed.

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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate connectors:

1. Susan is very fat ………….. very active.

2. A student must obey ………….. he may leave.

3. The bridge collapsed ………… it was made of stones.

4. He will try …………. he is forced to.

5. The old man cared for the puppy ………….. it were his baby.
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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. Susan is very fat but very active.

2. A student must obey or he may leave.

3. The bridge collapsed though it was made of stones.

4. He will try if he is forced to.

5. The old man cared for the puppy as though it were his baby.
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Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate connectors:

6. He is cheerful ……………. he has worked the whole day.

7. Lydia likes to sing ……… dance when she is happy.

8. You will do well …………….. you study hard.

9. The show started ……….... the chief guest arrived.

10. He was rowing the boat ………….. I slept.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. He is cheerful though he has worked the whole day.

7. Lydia likes to sing and dance when she is happy.

8. You will do well if you study hard.

9. The show started as soon as the chief guest arrived.

10. He was rowing the boat while I slept.

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Practice Exercise:
Identify the conjunctions in the following sentences:

1. I need to work hard, so that I can pass the exam.

2. Although he was the best candidate, he didn’t win the elections.

3. When you come back from your trip, we’ll meet to discuss the problem.

4. They said that the movie was fantastic, so I watched it.

5. Although he was very ill, he didn’t take any medicine.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. so that

2. Although

3. When

4. that

5. Although
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Practice Exercise:
Identify the conjunctions in the following sentences:

6. I don’t know where I can buy a pair of jeans.

7. She went to the shops, but couldn’t find anything that could fit her needs.

8. Everybody likes him because he is nice and helpful.

9. Since he was angry with her, he didn’t utter a word.

10. Keep quiet or go out.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. where

7. but

8. because, and

9. Since

10. or
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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.

1. She must be tired _________ she had no sleep last night.

2 _________ John arrives, ask him to wait.

3. Do not go _________ I get ready.

4. She said nothing _________ she was angry.

5. He spoke in such a low voice _________ no one could hear him.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

1. She must be tired because she had no sleep last night.

2. If/When John arrives, ask him to wait.

3. Do not go until I get ready.

4. She said nothing because she was angry.

5. He spoke in such a low voice that no one could hear him.

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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction:

6. They asked him _________ he was interested in joining them.

7. _________ the fireman came out of the house, the roof collapsed.

8. _________ Queen Victoria died in 1901, the Prince of Wales became King.

9. He finished first _________ he began late.

10. The sailors cast the anchor _________ the ship would not drift on the rocks.
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Practice Exercise:
Answer:

6. They asked him if/whether he was interested in joining them.

7. As soon as the fireman came out of the house, the roof collapsed.

8. When Queen Victoria died in 1901, the Prince of Wales became King.

9. He finished first though he began late.

10. The sailors cast the anchor so that the ship would not drift on the rocks.
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Practice Exercise:
Complete the following sentences using appropriate subordinating conjunctions:

[when, while, where, though, although, till, before, unless, as, after, because, if,
that, since]
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Practice Exercise:
1. We were happy ………………. we received the first prize.

a. because
b. if
c. before

Answer:

1. We were happy when we received the first prize.

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Practice Exercise:
2. The people were listening eagerly ……………….. the leader was
speaking.

a. since
b. while
c. after

Answer:

2. The people were listening eagerly while the leader was speaking.
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Practice Exercise:
3. This is the place ………………. we were attacked.

a. when
b. where
c. while

Answer:

3. This is the place where we were attacked.

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Practice Exercise:
4. ………… he worked hard, he failed. Please select 2 correct
answers.

a. Although
b. Though
c. Even if

Answer:

4. Although he worked hard, he failed.

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Practice Exercise:
5. ...................... she is beautiful, she is not intelligent.

a. Though
b. As
c. Because

Answer:

5. Though she is beautiful, she is not intelligent.

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Practice Exercise:
6. You wait here ……………. I come.

a. unless
b. until
c. before

Answer:

6. You wait here till I come.

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Practice Exercise:
7. She will not come …………….. we compel her.

a. if
b. unless
c. whether

Answer:

7. She will not come unless we compel her.

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Practice Exercise:
8. There was a silence ……………….. the guests had gone.

a. until
b. after
c. whether

Answer:

8. There was a silence after the guests had gone.

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Practice Exercise:
9. She began to cry ………………… she had lost her golden chain.

a. whether
b. because
c. if

Answer:

9. She began to cry because she had lost her golden chain.
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Practice Exercise:
10. ..................... you work hard, you will get the first prize.

a. If
b. Unless
c. Whether

Answer:

10. If you work hard, you will get the first prize.
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Practice Exercise:
11. She became angry …………………. I had said anything.

a. before
b. as
c. when

Answer:

11. She became angry before I had said anything.

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Practice Exercise:
Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating conjunction
provided to create a complex sentence:

1. Finish eating your breakfast. Brush your teeth. After

______________________________________________

2. I have to stay for tutoring. I failed the quiz in math. Because

______________________________________________
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Practice Exercise:
Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating conjunction
provided to create a complex sentence:

3. We won’t have practice today. It is raining. Since

______________________________________________

4. I woke up. I saw that it was snowing! When

______________________________________________
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Practice Exercise:
Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating conjunction
provided to create a complex sentence:

5. You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert. Unless

______________________________________________

6. I was taking a quiz in science. The power went out. While

______________________________________________
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Practice Exercise:
Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating conjunction
provided to create a complex sentence:

7. You practice. You will not get any better at basketball. Unless

______________________________________________

8. The sun rises in the morning. A rooster crows very early. Before

______________________________________________
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Practice Exercise:
Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating conjunction
provided to create a complex sentence:

9. You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the
quiz. So That

______________________________________________

10. You have cookies left over. Can I have one? If

______________________________________________
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Practice Exercise:
Answer: Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating
conjunction provided to create a complex sentence:

1. Finish eating your breakfast. Brush your teeth. After

After you finish eating your breakfast, brush your teeth.

2. I have to stay for tutoring. I failed the quiz in math. Because

I have to stay for tutoring because I failed the quiz in math.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer: Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating
conjunction provided to create a complex sentence:

3. We won’t have practice today. It is raining. Since

We won’t have practice today since it is raining.

4. I woke up. I saw that it was snowing! When

When I woke up, I saw that it was snowing!

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Practice Exercise:
Answer: Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating
conjunction provided to create a complex sentence:

5. You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert. Unless

Unless you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.

6. I was taking a quiz in science. The power went out. While

While I was taking a quiz in science, the power went out.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer: Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating
conjunction provided to create a complex sentence:

7. You practice. You will not get any better at basketball. Unless

Unless you practice, you will not get any better at basketball.

8. The sun rises in the morning. A rooster crows very early. Before

Before the sun rises in the morning, a rooster crows.

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Practice Exercise:
Answer: Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating conjunction
provided to create a complex sentence:

9. You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz. So That

You need to study your vocabulary words, so that you can do well on the quiz.

10. You have cookies left over. Can I have one? If

If you have cookies left over, can I have one?