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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions out of those given in brackets.

   1. Mr. Shah will buy the film star's mansion _____________ he has the money. (so/ for)
   2. We thought we would make it to school on time _____________ (yet/but) we got delayed.
   3. You are _____________ lazy _____________ ignorant. You will do well in life.(neither...nor/ either....or)
   4. I dropped the expensive dish _____________ it didn't break.
   5. Janice wanted to buy the leather jacket _____________ the long woolen dress. (as  well as/ neither...nor)
   6. Sir Lancelot was _____________ gallant, _____________ dashing. (not only...but also/as well as)
   7. Pets were allowed in the park _____________ when they were leashed and accompanied by the owner. (whereas/only)
   8. He was honest _____________ hardworking _____________ he was a rolling stone. (but/and) (still/yet)
   9. It was raining cats and dogs _____________ we played Chinese Checkers at home and did not venture out . (otherwise/ so)
   10. Rani was _____________ beautiful _____________ glamorous so she    chose modelling as a career.
2. 2.

   Underline the conjunctions and write whether they are coordinating or subordinating (C/S).

   1. I help him because he is my my friend.
   2. He is nice and friendly.
   3. I came back after he left.
   4. You passed since you studied.
   5. Unless you eat you studied.
   6. I will go wherever you go.
   7. I won't go even if you get angry.
   8. I study while he watches TV.
   9. She did not disturb me since I was busy.
   10. He is rich yet unhappy.
3. 3.

   Rewrite each sentence with the help of the word in brackets. The meaning should not change.

   1. Roma: I'm learning French. I want to get a job in France (to)
      Roma: I'm learning French to get a job in France.
   2. Binny: I'm saving up. I'm planning a holiday abroad. (for) (delete the understand words)
   3. Cindy: I'm wearing boots as I don't want my feet to get wet. (so that)
   4. Madhu: The government  took these measures to reduce crime.
   5. Khalid: I work hard as I need the money.
   6. Anna: The cafe was crowded but we found  a table.
   7. Gurmeet: I want to go there despite the danger.
   8. Sarla: Samir has not been able to work form the time he had a fall and broke his leg. (since)
4. 4.

   Replace the meanings of the words which are conjunctions given in the box:

   When

   While/as

   after

   as soon as

   before

   until

   1. Mark heard the news during the time he was driving.
   2. Angad was going to clean up later than everyone left.
   3. My hand hunts at the time I write.
   4. You have to wait up to the time the plane  lands.
   5. I must go to the bank earlier than it closes.
   6. Immediately after Shashi left, it started  to pour.