Conjunctions Exercises for Class 10 ICSE with Answers

Conjunctions: Conjunctions are the connectors that help you join two words, phrases or clauses together.

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Conjunctions Exercises for Class 10 ICSE with Answers

Conjunctions can be divided into four classes as:

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions join two words, clauses or sentences of equal ranks. The common ones are and, but, for, or, still, yet, so, otherwise, nor, neither, either, as well as, then, thus etc.
Examples:
(a) She must weep or she must die.
(b) He is very rich, yet he is not contented.
(c) Wise men love truth while fools shun it.
(d) He worked hard, therefore he passed.
(e) Take this and give that.

Subordinating Conjunctions
A subordinating conjunction joins a subordinate clause to a principal clause.

The common subordinating conjunctions are though, although, since, after, as, because, before, lest, as if, as soon as, as long as, as though, than, till, until, if, while, when, whether etc.

Subordinating conjunctions show the following:
(a) Time
Examples:
The patient had died before the doctor came.
I will complete my work before it is five.
You have grown weak since I last saw you.

(b) Cause or Reason
Examples:
I will give it to you since you demand it.
He failed because he did not work hard.
As he was not there, I spoke to his father.

(d) Place
Examples:
I want to live where you live.
Stay where you are.

(e) Purpose
Examples:
I ran away lest I should be killed.
1 eat so that I may live.

(f) Condition
Examples:
I shall pass if you teach me.
You will fail unless you study.

(g) Comparison
Examples:
I am happier than you.
She is taller than her sister.

(h) Extent or Manner
Examples:
He is a good person as far as I know.
He talks as if he were a minister.

(i) Concession or Contrast
Examples:
Though she was poor, she was happy.
Although they performed their best, they failed.

Correlative Conjunctions (Conjunctions Used in Pairs)
Some Conjunctions are used in pairs. They are called correlative conjunctions.

The following are the types of correlative conjunctions:
(a) Either …………. or
Either Rana or his sister will attend the wedding.

(b) Neither …………. nor
My friend can neither sing nor dance.

(c) Both …………. and
We offered them both food and drinks.

(d) Not only …………. but also
He not only studies but also teaches in a school.

(e) Though …………. yet
Though he is poor, yet he is honest.

(f) So …………. that
He is so weak that he cannot run.

(g) Hardly/Scarcely …………. when
Amit was hardly 7 years old when his father died.

(h) No sooner …………. than
No sooner did she reach the school than the bell rang.

(i) Whether …………. or
I do not know whether she will meet me today or not.

Compound Conjunction
There are some compound conjunctions also which are:
(a) In order that
The notice was published in order that all might know the facts.

(b) Even if
Such an act would not be kind even if it were just.

(c) As though
He walks as though he were slightly lame.

(d) As well as
The principal as well as the teachers attended the Independence Day function.

(e) As soon As
He took out his umbrella as soon as it started raining.

Transformation of Sentences Using Different Conjunctions

If/Unless
‘If and ‘Unless’ are used for conditional sentences. Both of them join the subordinate clause with the principal clause. However ‘Unless’ means ‘ If not’, hence the affirmative sentences (principal clause) is converted into negative and vice-versa; while changing the sentence of ‘If ……..’ into those of‘Unless ……. ’.

But, if both, subordinate and principal clause are negative then while using ‘unless’, no changes are done.

Consider the following sentences

“If you keep patience, you will win.”
“Unless you keep patience, you will not win.”
If we reverse the order in both of the above sentences, the conjunction will be joining the two clauses thereby eliminating the need for ‘comma’ as,
You will win if you keep patience.
Or
You will not win unless you keep patience.
Example:
(a) If the weather is fine, the flight will take off.
The flight will not take off unless the weather is fine.

(b) If Mayank is not confident, he will not succeed.
Unless Mayank is confident, he will not succeed.

(d) Don’t go to office if you are not feeling well.
Don’t go to office unless you are feeling well.

As soon as/Hardly/Scarcely when/No sooner ……… than

‘As soon as’ is used for both present and future actions whereas ‘Hardly/scarcely ……… when’, ‘No sooner ………
than’ are used for past actions only.

All of them are used to denote actions that happen one after another.
Example:
(a) As soon as he heard the bang, he hid himself behind the door.

No sooner did he hear the bang than he hid himself behind the door.
Hardly had he heard the bang when he hid himself behind the door.

With ‘No sooner ……… than’, both Past Perfect Tense and Past Indefinite Tense are used in the subordinate clause, while the main clause is kept in Simple Past Tense.
(b) No sooner did she hear the news than she started weeping aloud.

Hardly had she heard the news when she started weeping aloud.
As soon as she heard the news, she started weeping aloud.

Hardly had Ayesha put on a little weight when she joined the gym.
No sooner had Ayesha put on a little weight than she joined the gym.

(d) As soon as the lion roared, the children got panicky.

No sooner did the lion roar than the children got panicky.
Hardly had the lion roared when the children got panicky.

Note:
‘No sooner’ and ‘hardly’ are the adverbs and when a sentence begins with an adverb, the law of inversion applies. Hence, the ‘helping verb’ is put before the ‘subject’. With ‘Hardly/Scarcely ……… when’, only Past Perfect Tense is used in the subordinate clause, while the main clause is kept in Simple Past Tense.

Too ……… to/So ……… that
The adverb ‘too’ has a negative sense and means ‘that much which is not desirable’.
Therefore,
“He is too weak to walk further.” means “He is so weak that he can not walk further”.

Hence, when we use ‘so’ in place of ‘too’, the other clause is made negative and vice-versa.
Example:
(a) I am too tired to sit.
I am so tired that I can not sit.

(b) The chapter is too boring for her to read.
The chapter is so boring that she cannot read it.

(d) He was so cruel that he never took pity on anybody.
He was too cruel to ever take pity on anybody.

Conjunctions Worksheets

A. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
They have to go to bed every night. They are allowed to stay up late on Saturdays.
Answer:
They have to go to bed early every night except Saturdays, when they are allowed to stay up late.

Question 2.
The children were delighted. The exams had been cancelled.
Answer:
The children were delighted that the exams had been cancelled.

Question 3.
We are not allowed to play in the Sun. We are not allowed to play in the rain.
Answer:
We are not allowed to play in the Sun or the rain.

Question 4.
This is the place. The dog was rescued from its cruel owner.
Answer:
This is the place from where the dog was rescued from its cruel owner.

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable connectors.
Question 1.
There is no more food left …………. there are plenty of drinks.
Answer:
however

Question 2.
The Interact Club has done well to help the poor, …………. the Welfare Club has done well too.
Answer:
similarly

Question 3.
The documents will be scrutinised by the police …………. they are sent back to the relevant authority.
Answer:
before

Question 4.
The retailer has been making losses …………. he intends to wind up his business.
Answer:
therefore

Question 5.
Don’t move from here …………. I come back
Answer:
until

C. Fill in the blanks with suitable connectors.
Question 1.
We have been trying to contact Michael for the past few days …………. we have not been able to trace him yet.
Answer:
but

Question 2.
Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city …………. you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness.
Answer:
nevertheless

Question 3.
The dog will bark without fail every time the ice cream man passes by …………. it will start howling.
Answer:
or

Question 4.
Let us not be complacent with ourselves …………. we may lose out in the final round.
Answer:
otherwise

Question 5.
Hoper has experienced poverty and hardship before …………. he has a sympathetic heart towards the poor and needy.
Answer:
therefore

D. In the passage given below, a sentence connector is missing in each line. Find the missing word and write it.
Two suicide attackers were shot dead (i) …………. they were carrying out their terrorist strike during the Republic Day celebrations. It was reported by the police that they were (ii) …………. from Pakistan (iii) …………. were heavily armed with fatal ammunition. The police team (iv) …………. had been trailing them tried to stop them. Ultimately in the exchange of fire (v) …………. followed, the two men were shot dead.
Answer:
(i) while
(ii) both
(iii) and
(iv) who
(v) that

E. In the passage given below, a sentence connector is missing in each line. Find the missing word and write it.
My mother was both a mother (i) …………. father to me. She taught us the right values (ii) …………. she passed away. We all looked towards her for support. We were very scared of her. Not (iii) …………. she had a bad temper or ever hit us, (iv) …………. we could never say no to her. She was a wonderful cook (v) …………. taught us all how to cook.
Answer:
(i) and
(ii) until
(iii) that
(iv) but
(v) and

F. Fill in the blanks with suitable connectors.
Question 1.
No one expected …………. Felix …………. Ben to be selected.
Answer:
both …….. and

Question 2.
I don’t think we can make it …………. you pitch in.
Answer:
unless

Question 3.
…………. night fell, the children packed their things and we were ready to leave.
Answer:
As

Question 4.
They did not do well in the physical test …………. they were accepted.
Answer:
when

Question 5.
We mentioned it to him …………. we ran into him outside the school.
Answer:
yet

G. Fill in the blanks with suitable connectors.
Question 1.
They were told to practise more …………. they would face elimination in the final game.
Answer:
or

Question 2.
…………. the blue dress …………. the yellow one look cheap.
Answer:
Both, and

Question 3.
…………. we comforted her, she could not seem to get over the bad experience.
Answer:
Although

Question 4
………….. bringing them to the hospital, they died on the way.
Answer:
While

Question 5.
Farooque told …………. he was from Pakistan.
Answer:
that

H. Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary but do not change the meaning of each sentence.
Question 1.
The book was so interesting that I could not put it down.
(Begin: The book was too …………. )
Answer:
The book was too interesting to be put down.

Question 2.
If Marry catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
(Begin: Unless …………. )
Answer:
Unless Marry catches the first bus, she will not be on time for school.

Question 3.
Hardly had the teacher left the room when all the children started making a noise.
(Begin: No sooner …………. )
Answer:
No sooner had the teacher left the room than the children started making a noise.

I. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
He is good at gymnastics. His handwriting must improve.
Answer:
He is good at gymnastics, therefore his handwriting must improve.

Question 2.
Her grandfather gifted her a paint box. He knew she was good at art.
Answer:
Her grandfather gifted her a paint box because he knew she was good at art.

Question 3.
Ravi fractured his arm. He insisted on playing the match.
Answer:
Even though Ravi fractured his arm, he insisted on playing the match.
Or
Ravi insisted on playing the match despite having his arm fractured.

Question 4.
Mona has been ill for a month. She stood first in the examination.
Answer:
Mona stood first in the examination despite having been ill for a month.

J. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
We had better got ready now. We may not have time to reach the airport.
Answer:
We had better get ready now otherwise we might not have time to reach the airport.

Question 2.
Mr Liew has been sick. He has been so since he came back from Japan.
Answer:
Mr Liew has been sick since he came back from Japan.

Question 3.
The debating teams were very happy. Both were declared joint-champions.
Answer:
Both the debating teams were very happy as they were declared joint-champions.

Question 4.
He escaped from the prison. He looked for a place where he could hide.

As he escaped from the prison, he looked for a place where he could hide.

K. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
He lived in the city for many years. He could not find his way out.
Answer:
Although he lived in the city for many years, he could not find his way out.

Question 2.
She complained that her brother did not know anything. Her brother claimed he knew everything.
Answer:
She complained that her brother did not know anything whereas her brother claimed he knew everything.

Question 3.
The coffee isn’t strong. It won’t keep us awake.
Answer:
The coffee isn’t strong enough to keep us awake.

Question 4.
I finished my homework. I switched on the TV.
Answer:
I switched on the TV as soon as I finished my homework.

L. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
The minister was wise. The king did not trust him.
Answer:
Although the minister was wise, the king did not trust him.

Question 2.
We reached the port. The storm came on.
Answer:
As soon as we reached the port, the storm came on.

Question 3.
One should not borrow money. One should not lend money.
Answer:
One should neither borrow nor lend money.

Question 4.
She will win the prize. She deserves it.
Answer:
She deserves to win the prize.

M. Join-the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
You will surely be late. Hurry up!
Answer:
Unless you hurry up, you will surely be late.

Question 2.
The trekkers got lost due to the heavy fog. They had misplaced their map as well.
Answer:
Not only did the trekkers get lost due to the heavy fog but also misplaced their map.

Question 3.
She has to apologise. He will not meet her again if she does not do so.
Answer:
He will not meet her again unless she apologises.

Question 4.
I wear this expensive outfit very sparingly. I bought it last month.
Answer:
I wear this expensive outfit, very sparingly, which I bought last month.

N. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
Swarna asked me a question. I was unable to answer it.
Answer:
I was unable to answer Swarna’s question.
Or
I was unable to answer the question that/which Swarna asked me.
Or
Swarna asked me a question that/which I was unable to answer.

Question 2.
You helped Tania. She will always be grateful.
Answer:
Tania will always be grateful for your help.
Or
Tania will always be grateful because you helped her.

Question 3.
I heard you won a prize. I am extremely delighted.
Answer:
I am extremely delighted to hear that you won a prize.

Question 4.
There was heavy traffic. We reached the stadium on time.
Answer:
Though there was heavy traffic, yet we reached the stadium on time.

O. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
The heart attack was mild. Mr Bose stayed in bed for three weeks.
Answer:
Mr Bose stayed in bed for three weeks after a mild heart attack.

Question 2.
The men went out to see if anyone was missing. The women stayed behind to care for the injured.
Answer:
While the men went out to see if anyone was missing, the women stayed behind to care for the injured.

Question 3.
Her mother warned her not to talk to strangers. She told her not to accept gifts from people she did not know.
Answer:
Her mother warned her neither to talk to strangers nor to accept gifts from them.

Question 4.
Everyone was drenched wet by now. The rain had come down harder.
Answer:
Everyone was drenched wet by now because the rain had come down harder.

P. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
John gave me the novel. John wanted me to review it.
Answer:
John gave me the novel to review.

Question 2.
Debjani received my note. She sent her reply within a week.
Answer:
Debjani replied to my note within a week of its receipt.

Question 3.
Raja is a great footballer. He is also popular.
Answer:
Raja is a great popular footballer.

Question 4.
Jenifer saw that I was confused. She came to my rescue.
Answer:
When Jenifer saw that I was confused, she came to my rescue.
Or
Jenifer came to my rescue on seeing that I was confused.

Q. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
Sahil composed a wonderful song. It became a hit.
Answer:
Sahil composed a wonderful hit song.
Or
Sahil composed a wonderful song which became a hit.

Question 2.
Rani reached the spot. We were to meet there.
Answer:
Rani reached the spot where we were supposed to meet.

Question 3.
Dick met me. I gave him the document.
Answer:
I gave the document to Dick.
Or
I gave the document to Dick when he met me.

Question 4.
Shenaz was very upset. I wanted to help her out.
Answer:
Shenaz was very upset therefore I wanted to help her out.
Or
I wanted to help Shenaz out because she was very upset.
Or
Shenaz being upset, I wanted to help her out.

R. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Question 1.
The young generation has learnt modern technologies. It has forgotten old culture and values.
Answer:
Though the young generation has learnt modern technologies, it has forgotten old culture and values.

Question 2.
There are many athletes in India. They were champions of one time. Nobody remembers them now.
Answer:
Nobody remembers many athletes who were the champions of one time, in India.

Question 3.
I have read that book. The language of that book is very difficult.
Answer:
I have read that book the language of which is very difficult.

Question 4.
Veeru likes to play cricket. He likes to watch movies too.
Answer:
Veeru likes not only to play cricket but also to watch movies.

S. Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary but do not change the meaning of each sentence.
Question 1.
As soon as we lit the candle, the power supply was restored.
(Begin: No sooner …………. )
Answer:
No sooner did we light the candle than the power supply was restored.

Question 2.
The old woman was too slow to catch the bus.
(Begin: The old woman was so …………. )
Answer:
The old woman was so slow that she could not catch the bus.

Question 3.
My mother said I could go with you only if I returned home by 5 o’clock.
(Use: as long as)
Answer:
My mother said I could go with you as long as I returned home by 5 o’clock.

Question 4.
As soon as the Chief Guest had seated himself the play began.
(Begin: No sooner …………. )
Answer:
No sooner had the Chief Guest seated himself than the play began.

Question 5.
The children will sit out in the garden if the weather is cool.
(Begin: The children won’t …………. )
Answer:
The children won’t sit out in the garden if the weather is hot.

Question 6.
The thief ran so fast that the police could not catch him.
(Re-write using: too …………. )
Answer:
The thief ran too fast for the police to catch him.

Question 7.
The child disappeared as soon as the bus stopped.
(Begin: Hardly …………. )
Answer:
Hardly had the bus stopped when the child disappeared.

Question 8.
Study hard now or you will regret it.
(Begin: Unless …………. )
Answer:
Unless you study hard, you will regret it.

Question 9.
Megha is too tall to crawl under the table.
(Begin: Megha is so …………. )
Answer:
Megha is so tall that she cannot crawl under the table.

Question 10.
As soon as the curtain came down the applause rang out.
(Begin: No sooner …………. )
Answer:
No sooner did the curtain come down than the applause rang out.

Question 11.
I suddenly realised that the room was too small for the three of us to share.
(Begin: I suddenly realised that the room was so )
Answer:
I suddenly realised that the room was so small that it could not be shared by the three of us.

Question 12.
As soon as the bell rang, the children rushed out of class.
(Begin : No sooner …………. )
Answer:
No sooner did the bell ring than the children rushed out of class.

T. Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary but do not change the meaning of each sentence.
Question 1.
Sachin stood first in class and he also excelled at debate.
(Use: not only …………. )
Answer:
Sachin not only stood first in the class but also excelled at debate.

Question 2.
No sooner had Ram narrated the story than he was praised.
(Begin: Hardly …………. )
Answer:
Hardly had Ram narrated the story when he was praised.

Question 3.
As soon as the chief guest arrived, the band started playing.
(Begin: No sooner …………. )
Answer:
No sooner did the chief guest arrive than the band started playing.
Or
No sonner had the chief guest arrived than the band started playing.

Question 4
He was so tired that he could not stand.
(Use: too …………. )
Answer:
He was too tired to stand.

Conjunctions Exercises for Class 10 ICSE with Answers

Conjunctions Worksheets

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