Question

I. Choose the most appropriate conjunction to complete each sentence.

1. He is a poor (and/but) hardworking man.
2. She is tall (and /but) I am short.
3. She was unwell, (but/yet) she came to work.
4. Someone rang the bell (but/yet) there was no one at the door.
5. I want to watch the match, (and/so) I will stay up late.
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.
1. __________ you are cheerful , you will work better.
2. I respect him ____________ he is very strict.
3. Do not switch off the lights ____________ everybody has gone away.
4. You cannot go home _______________ you have completed your work.
5. Do not disturb me,____________ the painting may get spoiled.
III. Join the sentences with the conjunctions given in the brackets.
. 1.Work hard. You will pass. (if)

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2.We all respect him. He is an honest man. (because)

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3. Gokul ran very fast. He could not catch up with Anirudh. (though)
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4.Hurry up. You will miss the train. (or)

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5.He walked out of the room angrily. He slammed the door hard. ( and)

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Answer 1

Answer:

i)

1) but

2) and

3) yet

4) but

5) so

ii)

1) if

2) as

3) until

4) until

5) otherwise

iii)

1) if you will workhard you will pass

2) we all respect him because he is an honest man

3) Gokul ran very fast though he could not catch up with anirudh

4) hurry up or you will miss the train

5) he walked out of the room angrily and slammed the door hard

Answer 2

Answer:

1. but

2. but

3. but

4. but

5. so

Q2. until

2. because

3. until

4. till