Worksheet Solutions: Conjunctions

Instructions

• Read the following questions carefully and answer them according to the given options.
• The difficulty level of the questions will be mixed from easy to hard.
• The marking scheme and word limit for each question will be mentioned at the beginning of each section.

Q.1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [1 x 5 = 5 marks]
(i) Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: She needs to study hard, __________ she will not pass the exam.
(a) because
(b) or
(c) but
(d) and

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Or is used to show an alternative or consequence. In this sentence, it presents the result that if she does not study hard, she will not pass the exam. Therefore, or correctly links the two clauses.

(ii) Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: I like apples, ________ I do not like oranges.
(a) because
(b) like
(c) but
(d) not

Ans: (c)

Explanation: But is the conjunction here because it connects two ideas and shows contrast between liking apples and not liking oranges.

(iii) Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: I will go to the mall ___________ my friends are going too.
(a) because
(b) and
(c) but
(d) so

Ans: (b)

Explanation: And is used to join two similar ideas or actions. The sentence states two things happening together - the speaker going to the mall and the friends going too - so and is the correct conjunction.

(iv) Which of the following conjunctions is used to show contrast?
(a) and
(b) but
(c) so
(d) if

Ans: (b)

Explanation: But is the conjunction that shows contrast between two clauses or ideas, for example: "He is clever but lazy." It links opposing or differing ideas.

(v) Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: She was tired, __________ she decided to take a nap.
(a) so
(b) and
(c) but
(d) if

Ans: (a)

Explanation: So is used to show a result or consequence. Because she was tired, the result was that she decided to take a nap, so so correctly links the clauses.

Q.2. Short Questions [2x5=10 marks]
(i) What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

Ans: A conjunction joins words, phrases or clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as addition, contrast, choice or condition.

(ii) Give an example of a sentence using the conjunction "and."

Ans: I like to read books and watch movies.

(iii) Give an example of a sentence using the conjunction "or."

Ans: You can have pizza or pasta for dinner.

(iv) What is the function of the conjunction "if" in a sentence?

Ans: If introduces a condition and shows that one thing depends on another; it is used to express that something will happen only when a certain condition is met.

(v) Give an example of a sentence using the conjunction "but."

Ans: She is intelligent but lazy.

Section - C

Q.3. Fill in the blanks [1x5=5 marks]
(i) She was feeling sick, __________ she went to see a doctor.

Ans: so

(ii) I will go to the party __________ I finish my homework.

Ans: if

(iii) You can have tea __________ coffee, whichever you prefer.

Ans: or

(iv) He did not study for the test, __________ he still managed to pass.

Ans: but

(v) I want to buy a new phone, __________ I don't have enough money.

Ans: but

Q.4. Match the sentences in Column A with the correct conjunction in Column B (One conjunction is answer for two questions).  [1x5=5 marks]

Answers:

1. if → I will visit you ___ I am in town. (Shows a condition.)

2. and → He is a good athlete ___ a great student. (Joins two positive facts.)

3. or → You can either watch a movie ___ play a game. (Shows a choice between two options.)

4. but → I love to read books, ___ I don't have much time. (Shows contrast.)

5. if → She will go to the party ___ her friends go too. (Shows a condition.)

Q.5. Read the following statements and mark them as True (T) or False (F). [1x5=5 marks]
(i) Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. ( )

Ans: True

Explanation: Conjunctions join parts of a sentence and show how they are related, for example, and joins, but contrasts and if introduces conditions.

(ii) The conjunction "and" is used to show contrast between two ideas. ( )

Ans: False

Explanation: And is used to add or join similar ideas. To show contrast, a conjunction like but is used.

(iii) The conjunction "or" is used to show a choice between two options. ( )

Ans: True

Explanation: Or presents alternatives or choices, for example, "tea or coffee."

(iv) The conjunction "but" is used to show a cause and effect relationship. ( )

Ans: False

Explanation: But shows contrast. A conjunction like so is used to show cause and effect or result.

(v) The conjunction "so" is used to show a result or consequence. ( )

Ans: True

Explanation: So connects a cause to its result, for example, "She studied hard, so she passed the exam."