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Test Yourself

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions from those given in brackets.

1. As children, our favourite game was hopscotch _______________ also climbing up the
mango tree. (but/and/yet)
2. I am equally comfortable using a fork _______________ chopsticks. (or/for/and)

3. I would love to join you for the outing _______________ I have to get back to work.
(and/or/but)

4. I do not like my tea cold _______________ do I like it too hot. (nor/not/never)

5. She is not _______________ intelligent as her sister. (because/as/and)

II. Circle the conjunctions in the sentences given below and write whether they are coordinating
or subordinating in the space provided

1. I have managed to get rid of the trash although it was a whole

day’s work. ______________
2. I cannot let you play as you have not cleaned up your room. ______________

3. Make your bed and have your breakfast before leaving. ______________

4. Sheela will be here when Anand arrives. ______________

5. The cab came late, so she was late for office. ______________
6. The captain waited until all his men were safe. ______________

7. Vikas will not fight nor will he reply to your rudeness. ______________

8. The slope was very steep, yet he managed to climb to the top. ______________

9. Tom played on the swing while Jenny cycled around in the park. ______________
10. I am preparing for the exam and trying to complete my thesis. ______________

III. Fill in the blanks with suitable correlative conjunctions.
1. He is _______________ intelligent _______________ very funny.

2. _______________ was she hurt _______________ afraid and alone.

3. I shall make arrangements _______________ one _______________ all of them will
come.

4. Please tell me _______________ you want to go with us _______________.

5. No one likes her as she is _______________ arrogant _______________ rude.
6. _______________ she comes this evening _______________ I will make her favourite dish.

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