Worksheet Solutions: Conjunctions | English Marigold Class 5 PDF Download

Q1: Join the following sentences using appropriate conjunctions.

(i) He swung the bat. The ball hit the boundary.
Ans: He swung the bat and the ball hit the boundary.

(ii) You should work harder. You will fail the test.
Ans: You should work harder or you will fail the test.

(iii) Ajay is a good bowler. He is a good fielder.
Ans: Ajay is a good bowler and a fielder.

(iv) Samir is a writer. He is a singer.
Ans: Samir is a writer and a singer.

(v) Meena is going to the movies. Seena is going to the movies.
Ans: Meena and Seena are going to the movies.

(vi) I want to be a singer. I want to be a dancer.
Ans: I want to be a singer and a dancer.

(vii) Our team lost. There was no understanding between the players.
Ans: Our team lost because there was no understanding between the players.

(viii) He stopped playing. He was feeling dizzy.
Ans: He stopped playing because he was feeling dizzy.

(ix) We went to the shop. We didn’t buy anything.
Ans: We went to the shop but we didn’t buy anything.

(x) The problem may look simple. It is quite tricky.
Ans: The problem may look simple but it is quite tricky.

Q2: Read the sentences below. Underline the conjunction, then put a comma in the correct place.

(i) Inadequate rainfall or prolonged drought is the leading cause of wildfires but these fires can also be caused by campfires or a stray match.
Ans: Inadequate rainfall or prolonged drought is the leading cause of wildfires, but these fires can also be caused by campfires or a stray match.

(ii) Juanita heard the severe weather report and decided to take a day off of work.
Ans: Juanita heard the severe weather report and decided to take a day off of work.

(iii) We can eat pasta and meatballs from last night or we can order a couple of pizzas.
Ans: We can eat pasta and meatballs from last night, or we can order a couple of pizzas.

(iv) Mathew’s dad has been struggling to find a job but he still is somehow managing all his expenses quite well.
Ans: Mathew’s dad has been struggling to find a job, but he still is somehow managing all his expenses quite well.

(v) Beverly practices yoga and Pilates to stay in shape.
Ans: Beverly practices yoga and Pilates to stay in shape.

(vi) Alyssa must score a few goals before the first half of the game or this could be the last game for her team in this tournament.
Ans: Alyssa must score a few goals before the first half of the game, or this could be the last game for her team in this tournament.

(vii) Last week, Mia got some lab work done and is now eagerly waiting for the phone call from the doctor.
Ans: Last week, Mia got some lab work done and is now eagerly waiting for the phone call from the doctor.

(viii) The books on the couch and the toys scattered on the floor need to be put away.
Ans: The books on the couch and the toys scattered on the floor need to be put away.

(ix) Mia and Abby spent almost a month on their trip to Cuba.
Ans: Mia and Abby spent almost a month on their trip to Cuba.

(x) Everybody but Jonathan went to science camp.
Ans: Everybody but Jonathan went to science camp.

(xi) Everyone was enjoying the great food at the party but Rangel chose to fill his plate up with healthier food items.
Ans: Everyone was enjoying the junk food at the party, but Rangel chose to fill his plate up with healthier food items.

(xii) Do we still have a conference at 9.00 a.m. tomorrow or is there a schedule change?
Ans: Do we still have a conference at 9.00 a.m. tomorrow, or is there a schedule change?