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Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. Asha is wiser _________ her sister Nisha.
  • a)
    then
  • b)
    than
  • c)
    if
  • d)
    but
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'Than' is used to compare two things. The given sentence is the example of comparative degree where 'than' is used to compare. Thus, option B is the correct answer. Rest of the options are incorrect. 'But' is used to show contrast. 'If' is used to show a condition. 

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. He is a slow writer but his work is the best yet. 
  • a)
    but
  • b)
    slow
  • c)
    best
  • d)
    He
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
The clauses in the given sentence, "He is a slow writer" and "his work is the best yet" are independent as they do not depend on each other for their complete meaning. To combine them as a sentence, a coordinating conjunction is required. The sentence has a contrast meaning "works slow" and "is the best", as slow speed is an undesirable quality and "his work is the best" is a good quality. 'But' is a coordinating conjunction that expresses a contrast between these two qualities, hence option A is correct. 'Slow' is an adjective as it modifies the noun 'speed', describing the speed as 'relatively taking longer time than expected'.
It does not combine the sentences, hence it's not a conjunction and option B is incorrect. Similarly, 'best' is an adjective as it modifies the noun 'work' referring to the work as that of the highest quality. It does not connect the sentences, hence it's not a conjunction and option C is incorrect. 'He' is a pronoun, that refers to a man that's been mentioned before, as it's a pronoun and does not combine the sentences here, it's not a conjunction and option D is incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. Manu saw many castles _______ palaces in Jaipur.
  • a)
    but
  • b)
    or
  • c)
    and
  • d)
    so
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'And' is used to link two equal parts of the sentence. Here, 'castles' and 'palaces' are the two equal parts of the sentence. 'But' is used to show contrast. 'Or' provides choices in the sentence. 'So' provides the purpose of something. Thus, option C is the correct answer. 

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Q. These plants usually flower in spring, _________ won't if there is frost.
  • a)
    but
  • b)
    however
  • c)
    nevertheless
  • d)
    otherwise
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pritam Kumar answered
Explanation:

  • The sentence talks about plants that usually flower in spring.

  • The word 'but' is used to show a contrast between two ideas.

  • The second part of the sentence talks about the possibility of the plants not flowering if there is frost.

  • Therefore, the word 'but' is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.

  • The other options 'however', 'nevertheless', and 'otherwise' do not fit in the context of the sentence.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. You must study hard or you will fail the exam.
  • a)
    or
  • b)
    you
  • c)
    will
  • d)
    must
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
'Or' presents a choice between the alternatives "study hard" and "fail the exam", and 'or' combines these two. 'Or' is an alternative conjunction that combines the clauses "You must study hard" and "you will fail the exam", hence option A is correct. 'You' is a pronoun that refers to the speaker, it does not combine the clauses, in fact it's a part of them, without which the meaning is incomplete. It's not a conjunction, hence option B is incorrect.
'Will' is an auxiliary verb that forms the tense of the sentence, it's not a conjunction as it does not combine the clauses. Hence option C is incorrect. 'Must' is a modal auxiliary that functions to form a mood or tense of a sentence, it does not combine the clauses, hence it isn't a conjunction, option D is incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. The children played in the park ________ it was dark.
  • a)
    but
  • b)
    till
  • c)
    and
  • d)
    since
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'Till' is used to denote a particular time which is less formal and is used mainly in speech and informal writing. 'But' is used to show contrast. 'And' is used to link two equal parts in the sentence. 'Since' is used to denote time. Thus, option B is the correct answer. Rest of the options are wrong. 

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. They had little money, but they were very content.
  • a)
    very
  • b)
    but
  • c)
    they
  • d)
    little
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
In the given statement, 'but' is the conjunction, more specifically it's a coordinating conjunction of the adversative/contrasting type. 'But' combines the independent sentences "They had little money" and "they were very content" that are contrast in meaning. "little money" does not imply "very content", as we know most of us aren't content with little money. Hence, option B is correct. 'Very' is an adverb that modifies an adjective, verb or an adverb to emphasize its meaning, here it modifies the adjective 'content'. It does not combine the clauses, hence option A is incorrect, it's not a conjunction. 'They' is a pronoun, a pronoun replaces a noun that's been mentioned before, and 'they' here refers to a group of people. As it does not combine the clauses, it's not a conjunction and option C is incorrect. 'Little' is an adjective that modifies the noun 'money', it's not a conjunction as it doesn't perform the function of combining clauses. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Join the sentences using a suitable connector.
Q. I was bruised. I completed the race.
  • a)
    But
  • b)
    Since
  • c)
    While
  • d)
    And
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
The ideas in the two sentences are contrasting ones. To link two contrasting sentences, we use conjunctions like but, yet, still, while, etc. This rules out options B and D. Although both 'while' and 'but' are used to denote contrast, only 'But' makes a grammatically sound sentence in this question. If we place the word 'while' in this sentence, it will imply that the person 'got bruised at the time of completing the race' which is not what is required here. Hence, option A) But is the right answer.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. It must have rained ________ the night. The ground’s still wet.
  • a)
    last
  • b)
    wet
  • c)
    must
  • d)
    during
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
The clauses "It must have rained last night" and "the ground is wet" are independent as they are complete in meaning without having to depend on the other. The word 'for' combines these clauses together, it's seen that it performs the functions of an Illative conjunction. An Illative conjunction is that by which one statement or fact is provided or inferred from another. Here, the sentence "the ground is wet" is the fact that is the inference or conclusion of the event "rained last night". Hence 'for' is a conjunction and option D is correct.
'Last' is an adjective that modifies the noun "night" and means "the previous night" or "the night before". As it does not combine the independent clauses, it's not a conjunction and option A is incorrect.
'Wet' is an adjective as it modifies the noun 'ground' and means 'moistened, or soaked with water'. It does not connect the sentences hence it's not a conjunction and option B is incorrect. 'Must' is a modal auxiliary that determines the mood of the sentence, in the context of this sentence it means 'it should have', it does not connect the sentences so it's not a conjunction and option C is incorrect.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. Practice regularly, otherwise, you will not become a great pianist.
  • a)
    you
  • b)
    will
  • c)
    otherwise
  • d)
    become
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
The correct answer is Option C.
We are to identify the conjunction in the given sentence.
A conjunction is a word that is used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause (e.g. and, but, if ).
In the given sentence 'otherwise' is the conjunction that joins two sentences i.e. practice regularly and you will not become a great pianist.
Hence option C is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
Option A - YOU is a pronoun
Option B - WILL is used to indicate future tense.
Option D - BECOME is a verb.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. The hurt bird could hop ______ it could not fly.
  • a)
    but
  • b)
    because
  • c)
    so
  • d)
    and
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'And' is used to link two equal parts of the sentence. 'But' is used to show contrast. Here, contrast is described as the hurt bird could hop but because of injury, it cannot fly. 'So' provides the purpose of something. 'Because' is used for giving reasons. Thus, option A is the correct answer. Rest of the options are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. Dennis _____ his friend were playing cricket.
  • a)
    but
  • b)
    and
  • c)
    as
  • d)
    therefore
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'And' is used to link two equal parts of the sentence. Here. 'Dennis' and 'His friend' are the two equal parts of the sentence. 'But' is used to show contrast. 'Therefore' is used to denote a reason for something. Thus. option B is the correct answer. 

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. She was told that she must agree.
  • a)
    she
  • b)
    must
  • c)
    that
  • d)
    agree
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nilanjan Unni answered
Understanding Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. They play a crucial role in forming complex sentences and enhancing the flow of ideas.
Identifying the Conjunction in the Sentence
In the sentence, "She was told that she must agree," we need to identify the conjunction.
Key Points of the Sentence
- The sentence consists of two clauses:
- "She was told"
- "she must agree"
- The word "that" introduces the second clause, connecting it to the first.
Explanation of the Correct Answer
- The word "that" functions as a conjunction.
- It connects the independent clause ("She was told") with the dependent clause ("she must agree").
- Without "that," the relationship between the two clauses would be unclear.
Why Other Options Are Not Conjunctions
- Option a: "she"
- This is a pronoun, referring to the subject of the sentence.
- Option b: "must"
- This is a modal verb, indicating necessity or obligation.
- Option d: "agree"
- This is a verb, representing the action that needs to be taken.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option 'C' (that) because it is the conjunction that effectively links the two clauses in the sentence. Understanding conjunctions helps in constructing clear and coherent sentences.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction:
Q. The bird picked up bread _________ it wanted to feed its little ones.
  • a)
    so
  • b)
    and
  • c)
    because
  • d)
    but
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases or clauses together. 'And' is used to link two equal parts of the sentence. 'But' is used to show contrast. Here, the reason is provided for picking up the bread by bird. 'So' provides the purpose of something. 'Because' is used for giving reasons. Thus, option C is the correct answer. Rest of the options are incorrect.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. His dish was the best though he cooked the slowest.
  • a)
    he
  • b)
    though
  • c)
    cooked
  • d)
    best
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
The main function of a conjunction is to combine or link two clauses/sentences as one. In the given sentence, the clauses are identified as "His dish was the best" and "he cooked the slowest", because they're grammatically complete. The latter is the subordinate/dependent clause as it depends on the former for its full meaning.
The word that's left behind is "though" as it performs the sole function of connecting these clauses, and is used for contrast-related sentences, where the meaning of the subordinate clause is the opposite of the main clause. 'Though' forms a relation between the clauses by referring to their contrast meaning. It's a conjunction, hence option B is correct. 'He' is a third person singular pronoun and refers to the person being spoken about.
Pronouns modify nouns that have been identified with or mentioned before, thus eliminating the repetition of the noun. It does not connect the clauses, hence option A is incorrect. 'Cooked' is a verb of the past tense, that refers to the act of preparing a meal. It does not connect the clauses, hence option C is incorrect. 'Best' is an adjective that refers to something of the highest quality or degree. Here it modifies the noun 'dish' by expressing it as a dish of the highest quality of being 'good'. It does not link the sentences, hence it's not a conjunction and option D is incorrect.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. Read the instructions before you assemble the parts.
  • a)
    you
  • b)
    the
  • c)
    read
  • d)
    before
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranjal Gupta answered
Conjunction in the sentence:
The conjunction in the sentence is "before".

Explanation:
Conjunctions are words used to connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. They help to establish relationships between different parts of a sentence.

In the given sentence, the conjunction "before" is used to connect the two clauses - "Read the instructions" and "you assemble the parts". It indicates that the action of reading the instructions should occur prior to the action of assembling the parts.

Importance of using conjunctions:
Conjunctions are important in sentences as they provide coherence and clarity. They help to express relationships between ideas and ensure that the meaning of the sentence is conveyed accurately.

Examples of other conjunctions:
- "and" is used to connect two or more similar ideas or items. For example, "She likes to read books and watch movies."
- "but" is used to show contrast or contradiction. For example, "He studied hard, but he still failed the exam."
- "or" is used to present alternatives or choices. For example, "Would you like tea or coffee?"

Conclusion:
Conjunctions play a crucial role in sentence construction by connecting different parts of a sentence. In the given sentence, the conjunction "before" connects the two clauses, emphasizing the importance of reading the instructions before assembling the parts.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:
Q. The teacher is strict but kind.
  • a)
    strict
  • b)
    is
  • c)
    kind
  • d)
    but
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
A conjunction is a word that is used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause (e.g. and, but, if ). Hence option D, 'but', is the correct answer as it coordinates the words strict and kind.
Options A and C are incorrect because 'kind' and 'strict' are adjectives that are naming the attributes of the noun 'teacher'.
Option B is incorrect because 'is' is a verb and not a conjunction. 

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