Second term revision CONJUNCTION REVISION

Q.1.FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS 1. Either take it or leave it. 2. Either you or your brother must pay debt. 3. The book was neither in the cupboard nor was it on the table. 4. Either he is mistaken or his brother. 1. Although [though] he is poor, yet he is contented. 2. Although he belongs to a rich family, yet he is miserly. 3. He both loves you and admires you. 4. He is both a poet and a philosopher. 5. She is not such a woman as you would like to talk to her. 10. He is not such a man as you admire. 11. Such was her love for him that she sacrificed everything for him. 12. Such was the intensity of her hate that she attempted to kill him. 13. He is not so cowardly as you think. 14. He is as brave as a lion. 15. As you sow, so shall you reap.

16. As the father, so is the son. 17. He was so tired that he could not move any further. 18. Her song was so pathetic that the audience had tears in their eyes. 19. He had scarcely reached the station when it began to rain. 20. He had scarcely recovered from fever when he caught a bad cold. 21. He is not only a good housewife but also a pious lady. 22. He is not only honest but also sincere. 23. No sooner did the bell ring than the boys left the class. 24. No sooner did she hear the news of the accident than she started off. 25. Although India has natural resources, yet it is very poor. 26. He neither pays the rent nor vacates the house. 27. You should either return the books by the due date or pay a heavy fine. 28. You can do the payment either by cash or by cheque. 29. He was both caned and fined. 30. She neither wept nor cried. 31. She is so weak that she cannot pass.

32. No sooner did the train arrive than we got into it. 33. He will come either on Monday or Tuesday. 34. I gave the beggar not only food but also money. 35. We had hardly come out of the house than it began to rain. 36. He is either a rouge or a fool. 37. Either he is mistaken or his mother. 38. He was neither gay nor sad. 39. He is neither a rogue nor a fool. 40. Though He slays me, yet I will trust in Him. 41. Though he is poor, yet he is contented 42There is no such country as you mention. 43 She is not such a woman as you admire. 44 Such was his love for her that he sacrificed even his life for her sake. 44. He is not so rich as you think 46. He is as clear as the sun. 47. As you sow, so shall you reap 48. As the child is, so is the man. 49 He was so tired that he could not walk any farther. 50. He was so honest that nothing would tempt him to take the bribe. 51. He had scarcely recovered from fever when he caught a bad cold. 52. He had scarcely reached the station when it began to rain.

53 He is not only a priest but also a doctor. 54 He is not only honest but sincere also. 55 He visited not only Bombay but also Poona 56 Not only does he speak well but he writes well also. 57 No sooner did the bell ring than the boys left the class.

Q.2. JOIN THE SENTENSES WITH THE HELP OF SUITABLE CONJUNCTIONS. 1.The weather was fine. The sea was calm.[and] 2.He rang the bell. No one came.[but] 3.Shut the door. The dog will enter.[or] 4.He worked hard. He did not succeed.[yet] 5.He is poor. He is happy.[yet] 6.I went to the book shop. I bought this book.[and] 7.Our tongue helps us to talk. Our tongue helps us to taste.[and] 8.We ran all the way. We are still late to school.[but] 9.I tried my best. I failed. [yet] 10. I was going to write. I lost your address.[but] 11. Do you want tea? Do you want coffee?[or] 12. Work hard. You will fail.[otherwise] 13. He is often rude to me. I like him. [yet]

14. I had a headache. I went to bed. [so] 15. The meal did not cost us much. The meal was not very good.[nor] 16. We arrived. It was raining at that time.[when] 17. I will give him your message. I see him. [whenever] 18. The farmers had harvested the crop. The rain set in. 19. They reached the theatre. The show had begun. [after] 20. My friend asked me to wait. He returned. [till] 21. She has not written to me. She left. [since] 22. I got the telegram. I left for Delhi. [as soon as] 23. He checked the cash book. I took a cup of tea. [while] 24. I came across an old friend. I was walking to the school.[as] 25. He found his pen. He had left it in the office. [which] 26. He goes. He wins respect. [wherever] 27. He was punished. He was found guilty. [because] 28. I could not go to school. It was raining hard. [since] 29. The ground is wet. We cannot play today. 30. They acted. They had been advised. [as]

31. He walks. He is slightly lame. [as if] 32. Trust in God. Do the right. [and] 33. A canal was dug. The farmers could get water for their fields. [so that] 34. We work. We may earn our living.[that] 35. The thief took to his heels. He should not be caught. [lest] 36. This is Gods will. Let it be done. [if] 37. You tell me the truth. I shall not forgive you. [unless] 38. I shall help you. You help me. {provided] 39. He loves her. He does not want to marry her. [though/although] 40. I began my work. The telephone bell rang. [no soonerthan] 41. He has made sincere effort. He is sure to succeed. [therefore] Question.3. Fill up the blanks with appropriate conjunctions. 1. Love not sleep, --------you should come to poverty. 2.Wisdom is better------- rubies. 3.I would rather suffer -------apologize. 4.--------you work hard, you will not pass

5.Many new things have happened------ I came here. 6.Either this boy--------that girl has stolen my watch. 7.No sooner had the train stopped ------- he stepped out 8.He is not so clever -------you think him to be. 9.-------you tell me the truth, I shall punish you. 10. Though he is poor, ------- he is honest. 11. He had scarcely reached the school------it began to rain. 12. I would rather be a good scholar ------- a wealthy prince. 13. She had no other hobby ------- that of playing with the affections of her lover. 14. No sooner had he left ------- a message was brought in. 15. He is neither an idler ------- a gambler. 16. She is beautiful ------ not vain. 17. Blessed are the merciful ------------ they shall obtain mercy. 18. -----------you tell me the secret, I shall not let you go. 19. Give every man thy ear ---------- few thy voice. 20. Give me the water to drink, ---------- I shall die of thirst. 21. I cannot give you any money, ---------- I have none.

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Many are called, ------------ few are chosen.

23. ------------- I were you, I would keep quiet. 24. She has a lot of faults; ----------- I admire her. 25. She would not believe in me; ------------ I had to give her proofs. CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD FROM THE BRACKET. 1.I would have helped her ----------- I had enough money. [although, if, until] 2.Tigers wont attack -------------- they are hungry. [unless, because, although] 3.The teacher punished him ------------ he had broken the window pane. [although, if, because] 4.I shall buy a new bicycle -------- I can go to school on time. [if, because, so that] 5.I would have gone to the party ------ I had been invited. [so that, if, although] 6.I was so tired ----------- I at once fell sleepy.[that, until, before] 7.I shall not return the book to her ------------ she asks for it.[if, unless, although] 8.When I reached the bus stand, I discovered that I had missed my usual bus. -----------------I reached

the office on time. [however, consequently, therefore] 9.He works --------------- he may earn money.[lest, because, in order that] 10. She went to the doctor ---- she might be cured. [because, although, so that] 11. She is a fine player---------- she is small. [because, although, unless] 12. I will wait for you ---------- you return. [unless, until, provided that] 13. You can borrow the book ------ you return it tomorrow. [provided that, unless, so that] 14. She walks ----------- she is slightly lame. [so that, as though, in fact] 15. Such an act would not be appreciated---------- it was just. [as though, even if, so that] 16. Ashok has not answered all questions. ---------------he hopes to pass in Mathematics. [besides, nevertheless, in any case] 17. We want others to forgive our faults. ---------should forgive the fault of others. [consequently, nevertheless, similarly] 18. The officer was suspended for disobedience of orders, --------------- there was a charge of corruption against him.[as, and, therefore]

19. He apologized to me for his rude behavior ------------------ I agreed to go with him. [therefore, lest, and] 20. You should start early. -------------- you are likely to miss the train. [indeed, otherwise, in fact] Q.4.D. Identify the conjunctions. [2] 1. Love not sleep, lest you should come to poverty. 2. Tiger wont attack unless they are hungry. 3. I was so tired that I at once fell asleep. 4. I shall buy a new bi cycle so that I can go to school in time. 5. It was getting dark so we went indoors. 6. Since you were very busy, I didnt call you. 7. Either you are mistaken or I am. 8. She is beautiful but not vain.