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1. 1.

   Match the columns and rewrite the two sets of sentences by joining them with the conjunctions and/but/or. Make other necessary changes.

   Anusha won the competition. Rita wanted to buy a book. Seema could go to the market. The truck carrying aid has overturned. You can take a bus to the station. Janaki will accompany me to the hostel. I have decided not to participate in the competition. The football team lost the first match.

   Radha could go to the market. I will certainly attend it. All aid material is lost. You can take a taxi to the station. She also won the race. The team has another chance to qualify. She did not have the money. Janaki will leave after that.

2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions. Choose from the words given in the box. (You may use a conjunction more than once. You may not need to use a few.)

   and, or, but, still, yet, so, for, nevertheless, otherwise, either...or, neither..., nor, not only..., but also, both...and, no less...than, as well as

   1. _______________ is he good at his work _______________ does he wish to learn it.
   2. Mary was late, _______________ she finished the paper on time.
   3. _______________ take a bath _______________ go for a swim.
   4. She is _______________ industrious _______________ motivated.
   5. Gita _______________ her sister has received a scholarship.
   6. Leave immediately _______________ you will miss your flight.
   7. The rescue workers were exhausted by the heat, _______________ they refused to cease work for a while.
   8. The recent floods caused extensive damage to the village, _______________ the school on the hillock was spared.
   9. _______________ do I want to learn French _______________ German.
   10. He did not put in adequate effort, _______________ he failed the test.
3. 3.

   Join these pairs of sentences using coordinating conjunctions.

   1. He is poor. He is happy.
   2. It is raining. I have to go out.
   3. Run fast. You will miss the bus.
   4. I was angry. I did not utter a word.
   5. The food was tasty. It was inexpensive.
   6. I do not know the details. I will find out for you.
   7. Kushal bought a pen. He also bought a calculator.
   8. Ravi was punished. Sammy was punished too.
   9. He is committed to his work. His employer loves him.
   10. Raju did not leave the office on time. He missed the last train.
4. 4.

   Rewrite these sentences using the conjunctions given in the brackets. The meaning should not change. One is done for you.

   1. I shall do the work only if you allow me to. (unless)
      I shall not do the work unless you allow me to.

   2. We eat in order to survive. (that)
   3. On realising my mistake, I felt sorry. (as)
   4. Being ill, he stayed at home. (because)
   5. He wins respect everywhere. (wherever)
   6. Without studying hard, I will not succeed. (unless)
   7. The villagers kept awake fearing another raid. (as)
   8. No policeman being present, the thief escaped with ease. (since)
   9. The heavy rains resulted in the crops being destroyed. (so... that)
   10. He is practising hard in order to be selected in the school cricket team. (so that)
   11. As soon as she heard the news, she ran out of the house. (when)
   12. When they reached the theatre the show had started. (before)
5. 5.

   Join these sentences using suitable subordinating conjunctions.

   1. His performance was poor. We were all very disappointed.
   2. I am taking a taxi. I do not want to be late for the function.
   3. He must do well. I will give him a prize.
   4. There is life. There is hope.
   5. The teacher found his bag. He had left it there.
   6. I cannot spare my notes. I have a test tomorrow.
   7. Trust is once lost. It is lost forever.
   8. I got a phone call. I left for my home town immediately.
   9. We did not invite him to the party. We did not know he was in the city.
   10. I prefer to visit this library. It has a better collection of books.
6. 6.

   Correct these sentences. Focus on the use of conjunctions.

   1. I will leave while my mother arrives.
   2. He no less his sister is responsible for the mess.
   3. The earthquake was severe and the village was not affected.
   4. The weather was fine as well as the sea was calm.
   5. It appears since his mother is in a foul temper.
   6. He checked my notes nevertheless I finished cooking.
   7. No sooner did I receive the news, I left for Mumbai.
   8. I shall accompany you unless you desire it.
   9. I shall complete the task where I have time.
   10. The management wanted to know though he would accept the proposal.
   11. Not only had Jatin boarded the bus but also it started.
   12. Both Randhir and Raj has broken the plate.