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1. 1.

   Underline the Conjunction in each sentence. State whether it is Sub-ordinate or Co-ordinate:

   1. He is not happy though he is rich.
   2. The sun set and darkness fell.
   3. Mohan is poor yet he is honest.
   4. I met him while I was going to office.
   5. Wok hard else you will fail.
   6. Act wisely or you will suffer.
   7. It became dark, so we could not work.
   8. Be quick otherwise you will miss the train.
   9. He could not help you as he was ill.
   10. She was insulted so she felt pained.
2. 2.

   Define and give examples of:

   1. a Conjunction.
   2. a Co-ordinate Conjunction.
   3. a Sub-ordinate Conjunction.
3. 3.

   Fill up each blank with a suitable Sub-ordinate Conjunction:

   1. Vimala is taller _____________ her sister.
   2. Walk fast ___________ you should be late.
   3. The task was so tough _____________ nobody could do it.
   4. Bagha Jatin was bold ___________ tiger.
   5. We shall sleep indoors ____________ it is cold outside.
   6. Clear off from here ___________ the officer comes.
   7. She was so tired ____________ she at once fell asleep.
   8. I shall go ______________ you accompany me.
   9. The function began _____________ the chief guest arrived.
   10. Walk on ____________ you reach the station.
4. 4.

   Join together the following pairs of sentences, using the words shown in brackets:

   1. He is intelligent. He is idle. (but)
   2. Work hard. You will fail (or)
   3. I am poor. I am cheerful. (yet)
   4. He waited. The train arrived. (till)
   5. He failed. He did not work hard. (because)
   6. A car can run very fast. A train can run faster. (than)