Fil in the blanks with suitable coordinating conjunctions.Q.She never ...
The suitable coordinating conjunction to fill in the blank in the given sentence is "nor".
Explanation:
- Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal.
- In this sentence, we need a coordinating conjunction to join the phrases "about Ajay's day" and "his work".
- The conjunction "nor" is used to connect two negative ideas or choices.
- Since the sentence implies that she does not ask about Ajay's day and she also does not ask about his work, the conjunction "nor" is the most appropriate choice.
- The other options, such as "neither", "either", and "not", do not fit the context of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: nor.
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Understanding the Sentence Structure
The sentence in question is: "She never asks about Ajay’s day _______ his work." To fill in the blank, we need a coordinating conjunction that logically connects the two parts of the sentence.
Coordinating Conjunctions Explained
Coordinating conjunctions are words that link phrases, clauses, or words that are similar or equal. The most common coordinating conjunctions are:
- for
- and
- nor
- but
- or
- yet
- so
In this case, we look for a conjunction that negates both clauses.
Options Analysis
- a) nor: Correct choice. "Nor" is used to connect two negative clauses, indicating that neither Ajay's day nor his work is a subject of her inquiry.
- b) neither: Incorrect. "Neither" can't be used alone; it needs to be paired with "nor" for it to function correctly in this context.
- c) either: Incorrect. "Either" suggests a choice between two positive alternatives, which does not fit the negative context of the sentence.
- d) not: Incorrect. "Not" cannot serve as a conjunction to link two clauses.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is a) nor, as it properly conveys the meaning that she does not inquire about either aspect of Ajay's life. This choice maintains the negative structure of the sentence and appropriately connects the two ideas.