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1. 1.

   Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences, and state whether they are coordinating or subordinating.

   1. I did not come because you did not call me.
   2. Catch me if you can.
   3. Is that story true or false?
   4. Tom runs faster than Harry.
   5. You will be late unless you hurry.
   6. He asked whether he might have a holiday.
   7. He deserved to succeed, for he worked hard.
   8. We can travel by land or water.
2. 2.

   Use these conjunctions in complete sentences.

   1. but
   2. either...or
   3. neither...nor
   4. whether...or
   5. that
   6. before
   7. how
   8. as
   9. unless
   10. until
   11. though
   12. when
   13. while
   14. where
   15. if
   16. than
3. 3.

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.

   1. Be just ________ fear not.
   2. I ran fast, ________ I missed the train.
   3. Make haste, ____________ you will be late.
   4. ___________ you try, you will not succeed.
   5. I am sure ____________ he said so.
   6. Wait __________ I return.
4. 4.

   Distinguish as adverb, preposition or conjunction, each of the italicised words in the following sentences.

   1. He came before me.
   2. He came two hours before.
   3. He came before I left.
   4. Have you ever seen him since?
   5. I have not seen him since Monday.