Exercise [Conjunctions]

Exercise

I. Fill in the blanks with coordinating conjunctions:

1. He was affluent ------- he was happy.

2. He was poor --------- he was happy.

3. I was irritated ----------- I kept quiet.

4. He came late ------------- he made it.

5. ------------ he is sleeping -------- he is acting.

6. He was ---------- intelligent ------------ helpful

7. She must reveal the secret ---------- she will be stressed.

8. He did not attend the meeting --------- he was sick.

9. Be bold ---------- fear not.

10. The mills of the God grind slow --------- sure.

11. -------------- you learn vocal ----------- you learn instrumental music.

12. She -------- goes for shopping --------- goes to theatre.

13. you help when opportunity comes ---------- you will regret.

14. I sent only whatsapp invitation -------- he came and blessed the couple.

15. Get up early ------------ you will find enough time.

II. Fill in the blanks with suitable subordinating conjunctions:

1. ------- he is silver tongued, people approach him.

2. ----------  he is old, he is hale and hearty.

3. ------- the children are taught values, they will diminish in society.

4. ------- one thinks positively, one acts positively.

5. ------- the deed is over, there is no point in brooding over.

6. Look ------ you leap.

7. Please wait ------- I return.

8. -------- there is misfortune, we should be stoic.

9. The lab is constructed behind the lawn -------- roses also bloom.

10. --------- I was young, I used to talk in English.

III. Rewrite as directed using conjunctions.

1. He had severe cold. He took medicines. (reason)

2. The trees were felled down. The wooden structures can be created. (purpose)

3. She wakes up early. The sun rises (before+ subject + verb)

4. Finish your assignment. you can come to class. (After + subject + verb)

5. Mr.X can save one lakh per year. She does not buy a car. (If)

6. IT started raining. The cricket match was cancelled. (result)

7. He thinks he is the Chief Minister. He expects road to be free. (as if)

8. He had not done the work. He received punishment. (Had)

9. He did not take up typewriting class. He types slowly. (For)

10. She is not only a singer but also a composer. (who)