Conjunctions Exercise

Conjunctions

• A conjunction is a word used to connect words, clauses, or sentences
• There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating and subordinating
• Coordinating conjunctions join clauses of equal rank
  • Examples: and, but, still, only, yet, or, nor, else, for, either...or, neither...nor
• Subordinating conjunctions join a clause to another clause on which it depends for its full meaning
  • Examples: though, although, till, before, unless, as, after, because, if, that, since, so that, wherever, so, as well as, as soon as, if, even if

Exercise No. I (Non-textual)

• Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions
• Examples:
  • Mr. Hardy is old _____ he is physically very fit. (and, so, but)
  • We can join the choir on Wednesday _____ Thursday. (if, or, so)
  • She finished her homework _____ she went to class. (before, while, if)
  • Dhruv is healthy _____ he exercises regularly. (while, because, so)
  • She wore a shower cap _____ she dived into the pool. (before, while, because)
  • The hare slept _____ the tortoise ran to the finishing line. (but, while, before)
  • She was late for breakfast _____ she overslept. (and, because, before)
  • I would like to wear a sari _____ any traditional dress. (before, while, or)
  • Mr. Dubey is a teacher _____ his school is on Newstreet, (because, and, before)
  • She ate her breakfast _____ she watched television. (while, before, as)

Exercise No. II (Non-textual)

• Join sentences with the correct conjunction
• Examples:
  • Ben is well behaved. Ben is obedient.
    • Answer: Ben is well behaved and obedient.
  • He missed the movie. He reached the theatre late.
    • Answer: He missed the movie because he reached the theatre late.

Test your knowledge of conjunctions with this fill-in-the-blank exercise. This quiz focuses on both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, providing various sentences where you can practice your skills. Enhance your understanding of how to connect clauses effectively.