Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions


subordinating conjunctions

1.       It was raining heavily …therefore..  we cancelled our trip to Goa.

2.       Teachers ..and…. parents shape the lives of children.

3.       Walking is a very good exercise …yet (still)… many people don’t go for it.

4.       You can eat your cake with a spoon …or…. a fork.

5.       His two favourite sports are Football…and…. Tennis.

6.       I wanted to go to the beach …but…. Mary refused.

7.       She is a vegetarian, …so… she doesn’t eat any meat.

8.       Jennifer doesn’t like to swim …but… she enjoys cycling.

9.       The students didn’t submit the assignments …nor… did they consult the teacher.

10.   It is a small car …(yet) still… it is surprisingly spacious.

A.     My friend enjoys poetry and fiction as well.

B.     We must work hard or face the failure.

C.     My father invited them but they didn’t come.

D.     I know you must be tired so I will let you rest.

E.      I felt lonely therefore I went to play cricket with my friends.

F.       Christmas was only a few days away yet it didn’t seem like Christmas.

Select correct subordinating conjunctions to be filled in the given passage from the

list given here: (Unless, if, when, because, as if, although, after, before, as soon as)

a) The train had already departed …when…. I reached the station.

b) Sachin scored more …as/if……getting tips from his coach.

c) I shall contact him ………as soon as………. he comes back.

d) You will not get success ……if……you work hard.

e) Seema didn’t come to college …… because ……she was out of station.

f) Ashok will get the job …because……. he deserves it.

g) He was behaving in such a way ……as…. he was a king.

h) … Even though / although/unless he got enough time, he could not complete his assignment within time.

i) You should finish your homework ………. I get back to home.

1.      As soon as I hear any news I’ll call you.

2.      j) I definitely meet him whenever I go to Paris.

3.      k) Companies are training their employees so that they can use their talents efficiently.

4.      l) Harry is the best friend of mine though we don’t see each other very often.

5.      m) Even though he is a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat.

6.      n) No one left the room until the talk ended.

7.      o) Although he is very famous still he is humble.

8.       p) When you are in London, write an email to me.

Sample Exercise for the usage of Co-ordinating conjunctions.

(Either……or,neither……. nor, not only…. but also, as……as, if…….then, whether…..or)

a) ……if…my parents allow …then…. I’ll decide to come with you.

b) Dr. Kalam was……not only…. a scientist……but also…….an author of many famous books.

c) The management will decide……either…. to install this machine …or…. not.

d) Ritu is …not only …. tall …but also… intelligent than Deepa.

e) ………whether…. you finish your work……or…leave your job.

f) Your company offers ………neither/not only. a good salary…nor/but also…….an opportunity to grow.

g) You should go either by bus or by train.

h) Neither the police officers nor the military personnel were present there.

i) The car is not only economical but also easy to drive.

j) I like you as much as he does.

k) If you promise, then I will come.

l) She is free to decide whether to play or not.