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1. 1.

   Match the columns to make complete sentences.

   A	B	C
   1. I was tired	so	a. type it on the computer.
   2. Maya	and	b. while we order something vegetarian.
   3. You may write the letter	because	c. I went to bed early.
   4. You can order fish curry with rice		d. the nights are cold.
   5. Submit your homework		e. while I was watching television.
   6. The days are hot	but	f. the teacher will scold you.
   7. He was slow	while	g. Piya are going to watch a film.
   8. Rasul was sleeping	or	h. he was sure.

    

2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks with coordinating conjunctions.

   1. The girl is studious _______________ she is nervous.
   2. I wanted to buy a basket of fruits _______________ a sack of rice.
   3. Mary _______________ I have made a plan.
   4. I think we will succeed in our mission _______________ we have all worked hard.
   5. We should plant some of the saplings _______________ we should not plant them in pots.
   6. I was livid _______________ I controlled my temper.
   7. I was tired, _______________ I lay down briefly.
   8. My employers like me _______________ they are always supportive.
   9. My father does not like fish, _______________ does he like meat.
   10. I am unwell, _______________ I think I will stay at home today.
   11. She might drink tea _______________ coffee _______________ I will have a cold drink.
   12. You must practise regularly _______________ you will not be selected.
3. 3.

   Join these sets of sentences using coordinating conjunctions. Follow the example.

   The child came running. He whispered into my ears.
   The child came running and whispered into my ears.

   1. I spoke softly. He heard me clearly.
   2. The animal escaped. The cage door was open.
   3. She could not come to school. She was sick.
   4. She did not weep. She did not beg.
   5. The residents went to meet the Mayor. He refused to see them.
   6. Anjali is a gifted dancer. Anjali is a musician.
   7. The designer was tired. She still went back to her drawings.
   8. I heard her go up the stairs. I heard her enter the room.
   9. I don't like exercise. I don't like yoga.
   10. The weather was pleasant. The sky was clear.
   11. Tina is learning Latin. Tina is learning French.
   12. I wiped the dishes. My father washed the dishes.
   13. The horse was thirsty. It stopped.
   14. We all had a long and tiring day. We were not sleepy.
4. 4.

   Match columns A and B to make complete sentences. Identify the conjunctions in them.

   A	B
   1. I could not attend the function	a. he missed the first bus.
   2. I want to do the German course	b. where I had dropped it.
   3. I found the purse	c. since she left for the hostel.
   4. As Kallol felt sorry	d. as my mother was unwell.
   5. Janaki asked me	e. that we had to postpone our trip.
   6. She has not called up	f. after the chief guest had left.
   7. I sent her an email	g. larger than the earth.
   8. Although he ran to the bus stop	h. he apologised profusely.
   9. I believe	i. if I liked her dress.
   10. It snowed so heavily	j. because it will improve my chances of getting a job.
   11. We reached the auditorium	k. that he is hard working.
   12. You know that Jupiter is	l. as soon as I got the news.

5. 5.

   Join these sentences with suitable conjunctions.

   1. I believe in the importance of hard work. My parents believe it too.
   2. He was angry. He shouted loudly.
   3. I will cook for you. You want this.
   4. Give me some food. I am hungry.
   5. I am tall. My father is taller.
   6. He loves her deeply. He is not partial towards her.
   7. I have lost faith. I cannot believe her.
   8. The victim lay on the ground. People around him kept shouting.
   9. The thief ran. He did not want to be beaten.
   10. I came across a college friend. I was walking towards the market.
   11. I felt bad. He was crying.
   12. He rested for a day. He had sprained his ankle.
6. 6.

   Identify the conjunctions in these sentences and state whether they are coordinating, subordinating or correlative conjunctions.

   1. Make hay while the sun shines.
   2. Neither Rajiv nor Shefali has applied for the post.
   3. I, as well as my friend, have a ticket for the show.
   4. I shall contact you before it is too late.
   5. Take some time off if you wish.
   6. Either he has to apologise or the deal is off.
   7. We are organising a school fete so that we may raise some funds.
   8. I asked her whether she was ready for the responsibility.
   9. Not only did he speak French but also spoke German fluently.
   10. As he was not present at that time he knows nothing.
   11. It seems that he is a winner.
   12. Not only is Josun a great orator but he is also a good singer.
   13. The sky was clear but it was extremely humid.
   14. No sooner had I put the phone down than it rang again.