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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. (nevertheless/but)
   5. Janice wanted to buy the leather jacket ____________ the long woollen 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. (whereas/both...and)
2. 2.

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

   1. I help him because he is 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 can't go.
   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)
   2. Binny: I'm saving up. I'm planning a holiday abroad. (for) (delete the underlined 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. (in order to)
   5. Khalid: I work hard as I need the money. (because)
   6. Anna: The cafe was crowded but we found a table. (although)
   7. Gurmeet: I want to go there despite the danger. (in spite of)
   8. Sarla: Samir has not been able to work from the time he had a fall and broke his leg. (since)
4. 4.

   Replace the meaning 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 hurts 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.
5. 5.

    Shorten these sentences by deleting the underlined words:

   1. He was a pauper when he died.
   2. He is a man on whom I can rely. ( that)
   3. The chairman agreed not to oppose my plan.
   4. They are hoping that there will be a settlement (for)
   5. The police forced them to make a confession. (made)