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Rememberemember
When two or more words, groups of words or sentences are joined with and, we use
a plural verb with them.
• Rakesh is my friend. (singular verb)
• Rakesh and Mohit are my friends. (plural verb)
Practice Time
Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.
1. _________________ you get good marks, I’ll buy you a toy.
2. The principal is simple _________________ honest.
3. The girl is beautiful _________________ not very intelligent.
4. It was a holiday yesterday, _________________ we went for a picnic.
5. Are you a vegetarian _________________ a non-vegetarian?
6. Don’t make a noise _________________ I am reading.
7. The baby was crying _________________ she was hungry.
8. She lived with her aunt _________________ she was in London.
9. _________________ it was raining, I wore the raincoat.
10. The teacher said _________________ the sun rises in the east.
11. _________________ my cousin is highly qualified, he is still jobless.
12. Wait _________________ I finish my work.
13. You are _______________ my friend _______________ my enemy.
14. Run fast _______________ you want to catch the bus. Conjunctions
15. We started early _______________ we did not want to miss the show.
16. He is both scholarly _______________ cultured.
17. She will attend your sister’s wedding _______________ you invite her.
18. Cats can climb trees _______________ dogs cannot.
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