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1. 1.

   Underline the conjunctions in these sentences.

   1. I saw him when I went out.
   2. I'll let you know if I change my mind.
   3. There was a lot of food left, but she was not hungry.
   4. He sent his son because he could not go himself.
   5. Switch off the lights when you leave the room.
   6. You could take music lessons or art lessons.
   7. He did not go to work because he was ill.
   8. I like the red sweater and the blue sweater.
2. 2.

   Complete this passage. Circle the correct conjunctions.

   Kiran but/or/(and) Rosy are lovers of cricket. They often play cricket, but/and/or they do not have a proper bat or wicket. They have a ball, and/but/or it is not a cricket but/or/and tennis ball, and/but/or an old football. Their bat is a writing pad and/or/but their wicket is an upturned stool.

3. 3.

   Complete these sentences by choosing the correct conjunctions from the box.

   since	until	or	although
   when	because	so	if

   1.    Until    I finish my work, I cannot go.
   2. My eyes popped out __________ I read the story.
   3. __________ the time allowed was not enough, we could not answer all the questions.
   4. He had to stand __________ all the seats were taken.
   5. I eat a lot of chocolates __________ they are not good for my teeth.
   6. I shall buy a bicycle for you ___________ you pass your exams with good grades.
   7. He always speaks the truth, ___________ I trust him.
   8. You can take this now ___________ later.
4. 4.

   Circle the correct conjunctions that can combine these sentences.

   1. He went to school. He was ill.
      1. until
      2. (although)
      3. if
   2. I am going to town. I want to buy a book there.
      1. because
      2. although
      3. so
   3. They played well. They did not win the match.
      1. but
      2. because
      3. when
   4. Do you like rice? Do you prefer rotis?
      1. but
      2. so
      3. or
   5. He will stay here. You come.
      1. because
      2. until
      3. so
   6. Behave well. You won't get into trouble.
      1. and
      2. although
      3. because
   7. He was late. He missed the train.
      1. until
      2. when
      3. so
   8. Fred is young. He is intelligent.
      1. if
      2. but
      3. or
5. 5.

   Correct the conjunctions in these sentences.

   1. I would like to go out, or ^but I have lots of homework to do.
   2. I must finish my project, so I'll be punished.
   3. He worked very hard but passed with good marks
   4. She will definitely be here tonight if I am not sure at what time.
   5. They had an early dinner when they went for a walk.
   6. You must obey the rules although you will be fined.
6. 6.

   Combine these sentences with the conjunctions and, but, or, so, because or until.

   1. The men had been working hard. They walked wearily home.
      The men had been working hard, so they walked wearily home.
   2. The horse stamped his feet impatiently in his stall. He was hungry. He wanted his hay.
   3. Would you prefer to study now? We have dinner at 8. Would you prefer to get up early tomorrow?
   4. The weather has been good today. The forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
   5. Please don't disturb me now. Im busy.
   6. The patients lay uneasily in their beds. The patients did not sleep well. The beds were hard.
   7. Emily lives nearby. Lets visit her soon.
   8. The crow was desperate for water. She thought hard about her problem. She solved it.