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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.

   1. We have not heard from Niharika ____________ she shifted to Mangalore.
   2. He was suspended from classes ____________ he was misbehaving.
   3. They are rich ____________ they can purchase anything.
   4. Start just now ____________ you may reach the examination centre in time.
   5. This is the place ____________ we just met.
   6. I missed the flight ____________ of the traffic jam.
   7. Rambha is slim ____________ she wants to go on a diet.
   8. I can't help you ____________ you obey me.
   9. My pet dog jumped into my lap ____________ I was reading the newspaper.
   10. Megha ____________ her sister is taking part in the concert.
2. 2.

   Join the following pairs of sentences with appropriate conjunctions. Rewrite the new sentence in the given space.

   1. One should not waste water. Water is precious. ______________
   2. I loved history. I was at school. ______________
   3. Come. See everything for yourself. ______________
   4. Fruits are good for health. Vegetables are good for health. ______________
   5. Simranpreet is a teacher of English. She does not help her brother. ______________
   6. He has been training his staff. He is preparing them for the project. ______________
   7. In my summer vacations I will go to Singapore. In my summer vacations I will go to the village. ______________
   8. Give me water to drink. I shall die of thirst. ______________
   9. It was a slow movie. I enjoyed it. ______________
   10. We drove home carefully. It was snowing. ______________
3. 3.

   Tick the most suitable conjunctions in these sentences.

   1. Wait here for me (until/ unless) I come back.
   2. The children were playing soccer (therefore/when) the fire alarm rang.
   3. (Because/ Although) it was raining, Rajan went out without an umbrella.
   4. The thieves were arrested (before / after) they could escape.
   5. I have not met my parents (yet/ever since) I returned home.
   6. I finished cleaning my cupboard (while/ until) you were cooking.
   7. You must practice (till/since) you are perfect.
   8. Brush your teeth (as/before) you go to bed.
   9. (until/if) someone slaps you on your right cheek, offer him your left cheek.
   10. I had not locked the front door (that/ so that) my parents wouldn't have to knock.
4. 4.

   Fill in the blanks with the most suitable conjunctions, choosing the correct option.

   1. _____________ (a) my grandfather is 80 years old, he is very active. He goes for long walks _____________ (b) does his exercise every morning. _____________ (c) of this he is keeping good health _____________ (d) you make an effort to think young you will not turn old _____________ (e) you reach old age.

   (a) (i) since     (ii) though     (iii) but     (iv) yet
   (b) (i) and     (ii) since      (iii) nor     (iv) or
   (c) (i) but     (ii)     although     (iii) because     (iv) as
   (d) (i) unless     (ii) until     (iii) yet     (iv) if
   (e) (i) yet     (ii) till     (iii) until     (iv) unless

   2. Last Saturday my friend_____________  (a) I decided to go shopping for my sister's wedding _____________ (b) there was not much time left. Neither of us are good at shopping _____________ we had no alternative.

   (a) (i) or     (ii) and     (iii) nor     (iv) so
   (b) (i) as     (ii) after     (iii) so     (iv) until
   (c) (i) because     (ii) since     (iii) but     (iv) yet

5. 5.

   Join the two sentences with conjunctions given in brackets.

   1. My brother does not like watching television. I don't like watching television also. (both.........and)
   2. My uncle is a famous businessman. He is a champion golfer. (not only…....but also)
   3. You can have a burger. You can have an ice-cream. (both... ...and)
   4. You will look after the puppies. Your sister will look after the puppies. (either……or)
   5. Wear your sweater. Take a jacket. (either…....or)
   6. I have not seen her. I have not spoken to her. (neither…....nor)
   7. Santa Claus is a favourite among the children. Santa Claus is a favourite among the elderly also. (not only.......... but also)
   8. This mango is ripe. This mango is sweet. (both…....and)