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1. 1.

   Join each pair of sentences using the coordinating conjunction given in the brackets.

   1. Ants are small. They are strong. (but)
   2. We can go to the theatre for  film. We can watch the cricket match at home. (or)
   3. Meena wrote a poem on her mother. She did not show it to her. (but)
   4. I was unwell. I had to stay home. (So)
   5. The thieves broke the locks on the front door. They entered the house easily. (so)
   6. Outside, a storm raged. We were safe inside the hotel room. (but)
   7. Anu has never learnt how to draw. She can sketch almost anything. (yet)
   8. The children wanted to surprise their parents. They hid their gifts under the bed. (so)
   9. Jaya can remain indoors. She can take an umbrella and go out. (or)
   10. Last night it was really cold. I drank a cup of hot milk and curled up with a book. (so)
   11. Dark clouds gathered above the football at stadium. There was a heavy downpour. (and)
   12. The mission was successful. It took many weeks to complete it. (but)
   13. I was sure I was being followed. I turned to see who it was. There was no one behind me. (so, but)
   14. I was determined to do well in the examination. I studied very hard. (so)
   15. People in the Southern Hemisphere wear shorts and T-shirts on Christmas Day. It is very hot at that time. (for)
2. 2.

   Join each pair of sentences using a suitable coordinating conjunction.

   1. Hurry up. You'll miss the train.
   2. He is learned. He is experienced.
   3. I like milk. I like fruit juice more.
   4. I woke up late. I forgot to set my alarm.
   5. I stayed up last night. I am tired today.
   6. He has got enough pizza. He'll not share it.
   7. It snowed for three days. The roads were all blocked.
   8. Sahil completed his homework. He put it in his school bag.
   9. The gardener moved the lawn. He earned hundred rupees.
   10. Maya dosn't like leafy vegetables. She dosn't like salads.
   11. My pencil was broken. I borrowed one from my friend.
   12. The shoes are old-fashioned. They are very comfortable.
   13. She didn't attend the class. She didn't take the test either.
   14. The train was crowded. Many passengers could not board it.
   15. I am sure they can do the job. They don't seem to be interested in it.
   16. Detectives carried out a thorough search. They weren't able to find anything.
   17. You are late. You can attend the pragram with the permission of the secretary.
   18. Sally had to collect pictures. She had to make a collage for the science project.
3. 3.

   Join each pair of sentences using the conjunction given in the brackets.

   1. Now the industries have fewer workers. The machines have replaced men. (because)
   2. Everybody was upset. She gave a little laugh. (till)
   3. They will have to live in a rented house. They do not have their own house. (since)
   4. Don't eat too much. You'll be ill. (if)
   5. He started late. He finished his work. (though)
   6. He is intelligent. His brother is equally intelligent. (as)
   7. It was very hot. We had to take shelter under a tree. (so....that)
   8. He saw a bus coming. He waved his hand to stop it. (when)
   9. I have come. I may help you. (so that)
   10. Sheela is tall. Mala is taller. (than)
   11. We ran. We wanted to catch the train. (so that)
   12. You'll have to practice regularly. You cannot be a great singer otherwise. (unless)
   13. He had been selected for the school team. He was satisfied. (after)
   14. He was not well. He didn't go to the office. (as)
   15. It rained very hard. The roads were flooded. (so...that)
4. 4.

   Join each pair of sentences using suitable correlative conjunctions.

   1. The test was _____________ very long __________ difficult.
   2. He is _____________ smart ____________ talented.
   3. The hurricane was devastating ____________ for people _________ property.
   4. _____________ had I left the house _____________ it started to rain.
   5. ___________ had I stepped out of the kitchen ____________ I started to smell something burning.
   6. We went to _____________ the wedding ____________ the reception afterwards.
   7. We can go to _______________ Italy _____________ Spain for our holiday.
   8. It's my final offer-you can ____________ take it ___________ leave it.
   9. ____________ Prasant ___________ Shashank must have done this mischief.
   10. ___________ cricket __________ football are popular in India.
   11. ___________ Peter _________ Andrew has passed the test.
   12. He is ___________ a professional footballer ___________ a successful businessman.
   13. _____________ you love him ____________ hate him, you have to admit that he is very popular.
   14. I'm totally confused-I don't know _______________ he is coming ____________ going.
   15. She ____________ wrote the screenplay for the film ____________ acted a role in it.
   16. I do not know _____________ my father is arriving by the 8 o'clock flight ____________ 9 o'clock flight.