Question

Q7. Join these pairs of sentences using the subordinate conjunctions in brackets. 1. Raju opened the shop. He started arranging the articles for sale. (and)

2. Vinod had won the painting competition. He was delighted. (therefore)

3. Mita wanted to go on a trip with her friends. She was not given permission. (but)

4. Shall we start the meeting? Should we wait for Akhil? (or)

5. Vikram had lost his job. He was not depressed. (although….. yet)

6. Mita cannot climb the mountain. She has a fear of heights. (as)

7. He will not submit the work in time. He must be given a warning. (unless)

8. Shruti is interested in painting. Shruti is interested in writing novels. (both…. and)

9. He does not speak French. He does not speak German. (neither…..nor)

10. Aditi is a teacher. Aditi is a basketball coach. (not only…. but also)

11. Mita will study engineering. Mita will study medicine. (either…. or)

12. It was very humid. We switched on the air conditioner. (so…. that)
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Answer 1

Answer:

It is very simple, just add the conjunctions in the brackets between the two sentences which are separated by a full stop

Answer 2

Along with some extra information, the joined pairs are stated below:

First, we will have a look at what actually are subordinate conjunctions.

Subordinating conjunctions -  A subordinating conjunction is a conjunction (a connecting word or phrase) that introduces a dependent clause, joining it to the main clause. Examples include while, when, whenever, where, wherever, before, and after.

The joined pairs are given below:

1. Raju opened the shop and he started arranging the articles for sale.
2. Vinod had won the painting competition and therefore, he was delighted.
3. Mita wanted to go on a trip with her friends but she was not given permission.
4. Shall we start the meeting or should we wait for Akhil?
5. Although Vikram had lost his job yet he was not depressed.
6. Mita cannot climb the mountain as she has a fear of heights.
7. He will not submit the work in time unless he must be given a warning.
8. Shruti is interested in both painting and writing novels.
9. Neither does he speak French nor speak German.
10. Not only Aditi is a teacher but also she is a basketball coach.
11. Either Mita will study engineering. or she will study medicine.
12. It was very humid so we switched on that air conditioner.