CLASS VIII CONJUNCTIONS

CONJUNCTIONS

A conjunction is a joiner, a word that connects (conjoins) parts of a

sentence. It is also known as Linker.

Some common Conjunctions

S Connector Use Example

no
1 when, while, to limit the time of action She waited till midnight for her
after, before, till son’s call.
When my dog wants to be fed, it
barks.
2 where to denote where an action He visited Agra where the Taj
takes place Mahal is situated.
3 if, unless, in to express condition under I’ll not open the gate unless you
case which an action takes place show me your identity card.
4 therefore, so, so to express a consequence It rains heavily in Meghalaya;
that, hence or result hence the area is so green.
5 who, whose, to replace a noun common He is the candidate whom we
whom to both sentences have voted for.
6 because, since, to state the cause of the He met with an accident because
for, as preceding (before) he was driving rashly.
statement
7 for example, to give an explanation of an The earth can be divided into two
such as, like, incomplete statement parts namely the Northern and
namely Southern Hemisphere.
8 and, as well as, to add new elements to My grandparents as well as my
besides, also, in sentences they connect family will go on a trip.
addition to
9 or, either-or, to express alternative Either Seema or her sister will
neither-nor choice/ opposite ideas have to stay at home.
10 but, however, to express contrast Although these flowers have no
yet, still, even fragrance, they look attractive.
though,
although
11 which, that to replace a noun common The dog which saved the boy
11 to both sentences from drowning belongs to my
neighbours.
EXERCISES ON CONJUNCTIONS:

Assignments:

Q 1. Write these Sentences in full, putting in suitable Conjunctions:

1. The rain was falling ______ I did not give up my walk.

2. He worked very hard ______ he did not get a scholarship.

3. I did not give up my walk ______ the rain was falling.

4. You will be ignorant ______ you do not read.

5. You will be ignorant ______ you read.

6. You are ignorant ______ you have not studied.

7. You should read widely ______ you should be ignorant.

8. He was very humble ______ his rank was high.

9. I am an honest lad ______ I am poor.

10. The earth seemed to shake ______ he fell.

Q 2 Fill in the blanks with the conjunctions given below. Use each
conjunction only once as a result consequently unless in my
opinion therefore to conclude

1.______ her mother buys her some toys, she will definitely not move away
from there.

2. The referee was too lenient, ______ two players were badly injured in the
game.

3. The boy, ______, should have run out of the house when he first saw the
smoke coming out from the kitchen.
 4. He smoked too much. I am not surprised that he, ______ ,died from lung
cancer.

5. They couldn't find any stream to get fresh water, ______ they had to dig to
get underground water.

6.______, we must all work together to ensure that everything will work out
as planned.

Q. 3 Fill in the blanks with the conjunctions given below. Use each
conjunction only once.

and as well as
not only ...
but also
besides
1. ______ reading, she likes listening to music.
in addition
both ... and 2. Her father bought her a car for her birthday.
______ he also gave her some jewellery.

3. She is taking up law ______ English at Victoria University.

4.______ Ali Baba ______ Kasim Baba became rich after they found the
hidden treasure.

5. He has just bought a book ______ some pencils.

6. Henry is ______ kind ______ generous.

Q4 Choose the correct conjunction from the options given below and
complete the sentence.

1. She still loves going to that restaurant ______ they charge very high
 
for their food and drinks.

 
           
 
    (A) and  

(B) as

    (C) even though  

    (D) because  

               

2. We should start work now ______ we want to finish clearing the store
 
room by 6 o'clock.

               

    (A) in order to  

(B) if

    (C) but  

    (D) although  

               

3.   Mum waited in the car ______ we finished our tuition.

             

    (A) since  

(B) until

    (C) because  

    (D) despite  

               

4.   He asked for a glass of champagne ______ some desserts.

               

    (A) so that  

(B) or else

    (C) and  

    (D) unless  
               

5. "Remove that noisy man from the restaurant ______ he will disturb all
 
the other customers," said the manager.

               

    (A) despite  

(B) although

    (C) until  

    (D) or else  

               

6.   She will not eat the chicken curry ______ she is a vegetarian.

               

    (A) because  

(B) despite

    (C) unless  

    (D) but  

               

7.   The printer has been working well ______ the technician came to fix it.

               

    (A) if  

(B) so that

    (C) since  

    (D) or  

         

8. The children were asked to playing the backyard ______ their

 
grandfather was sleeping in the living room.

         
     (A) unless  

    (B) in order to  

    (C) although  

    (D) as  

         

9.   I felt gloomy and down ______ it was a bright, sunny day.

         

    (A) even though  

    (B) because  

    (C) or else  

    (D) since  

         

10
  I loved listening to fairy tales ______ I was in high school.
.

       

  (A) until  

    (B) but  

    (C) so that  

  (D) in order to

Q5 Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.

1. They spent the night here ________ it was too late for them to go home.
2. I cannot afford to buy this watch ________ I like it very much.
3. She said that she can’t come ________ she has a lot of work to do.
4. You must shut all the windows ________ the rain will not come in.
5. I returned the book to him ________ came back at once.
6. The front door was locked, ________ I went round the house to the back.
7. I could not sleep at all ________ the neighbour’s cat was mewing the whole
night long.
8. ________ I had dressed as quickly as I could, I missed the bus.
9. He was very wealthy, ________ he was also one of the most miserly men I
had ever known.
10. You can ________ use my bicycle ________ you can walk up the hill.
11. They have stopped the game ________ it has started raining rather heavily.
12. I have not seen your purse anywhere, ________ have I taken it.
13. I read through the whole book, ________ I could not get the information I
wanted.
14. ________ he was very busy, he offered to help me ________ I did not know
anything about the subject.
15. I went to his house yesterday, ________ he was not in; ________ I left him a
message to come to my house as soon as possible.