Punjab State Board PSEB 9th Class English Book Solutions English Grammar Conjunctions Exercise Questions and Answers, Notes.
PSEB 9th Class English Grammar Conjunctions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate Connectors :
1. Ram would have helped her ……….. he had enough money.
2. Wisdom is better ………….. riches.
3. Sita had been waiting for two hours ……….. the train arrived.
4. Many are called, ………… few are chosen.
5. I ran fast, ………… I missed the train.
6. I would rather suffer …………. apologize.
7. Wait ……………… I come back
8. Let us go to bed ………….. it is twelve.
9. I would rather die ……….. tell a lie.
10. I like her …………… she is beautiful.
Answer:
1. if 2. than 3. when 4. but 5. yet 6. than 7. until 8. as 9. than 10. because / for.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate Connectors :
1. We eat ………… we may live.
2. Men will reap ………….. they sow.
3. He ran …………. he had been shot.
4. He is …………. a rogue ……….. a fool.
5. ………….. you sow, …………. shall you reap.
Answer:
1. so that 2. what 3. though 4. either, or 5. As, so.
Rewrite each of these pairs of simple sentences as one sentence, using the Connectors given in the brackets :
1. You must start early. You will catch the train.
2. They batted badly. They won the match.
3. Their house is small. It is comfortable.
4. Sign these papers. You’ll get the loan.
5. Tell me the truth. I shall punish you.
Answer:
1. If you start early, you will catch the train.
2. Although they batted badly, they won the match.
3. Their house is small, still it is comfortable.
4. If you sign these papers, you’ll get the loan.
5 Unless you tell me the truth, I shall punish you.
Fill in the blanks with suitable Connectors given in the brackets :
1. I would have gone to the party ……….. I had been invited. (so that, although, if)
2. She went to the doctor ……. she might be cured. (therefore, because, so that)
3. I shall wait for you ……….. you return. (unless, until)
4. She is a fine player ………… she is so small. (because, although, unless)
5. The teacher punished him ………. he had broken the windowpane. (as, though)
Answer:
1. if 2. so that 3. until 4. although 5. as.
Fill in the blanks with suitable Connectors :
1. She is beautiful ………. not vain.
2. Though he is poor, ………….. he is honest.
3. He is neither an idler ……….. a gambler.
4. He had scarcely reached the school ………… it began to rain.
5. A month has passed ……….. he came here.
6. Give me water to drink ………… I shall die of thirst.
7. She is a fine player …………. she is so small.
8. I was so tired …………. I at once fell asleep.
9. Make hay ………. the sun shines.
10. He is neither hard-working ………… intelligent.
Answer:
1. but 2. yet 3. nor 4. when 5. since 6. or 7. though 8. that 9. while 10. nor.
Pick out the Subordinate Conjunctions from the following sentences :
1. Let us go to bed as it is late now.
2. He studied hard in order that he might pass.
3. He carried a stick in his hand lest he should stumble.
4. He threatened to dismiss him unless he confessed his guilt.
5. He remained silent when he heard that.
6. We never understood why he behaved in that silly way.
7. We shall leave the class as soon as you start speaking.
8. He wished to know whether I was ready to accompany him.
9. If he is here, I shall call on him.
10. He was alarmed lest he should be taken in.
Answer:
1. as 2. in order that 3. lest 4. unless 5. when 6. why. 7. as soon as 8. whether 9. If 10. lest.
Combine the following sets of sentences by using suitable Connectors :
1. It may rain. Take an umbrella.
2. Do not go out in this rain. You may catch a cold.
3. Work hard. Otherwise, you will fail.
4. It was raining hard. I stayed at home.
5. I eat. I am hungry.
6. You say so. I must believe it.
7. He is very poor. He is contented.
8. I am going to Delhi. I am expecting a merry time.
9. I did not listen to him. I failed badly.
10. You will succeed. You should work hard.
Answer:
1. Take an umbrella, as it may rain.
2. Do not go out in this rain or you may catch cold.
3. Work hard or you will fail.
4. As it was raining hard, I stayed at home.
5. I eat when I am hungry.
6. I must believe it because you say so.
7. Though he is very poor, he is contented.
8. I am going to Delhi where I expect a merry time.
9. As I did not listen to him, I failed badly.
10. If you work hard, you will succeed.
Choose the correct Conjunction given in brackets :
1. He tried hard (and, but) could not succeed.
2. He will not come (if, unless) you do not invite him.
3. He had died (before, after) the doctor came.
4. You will be late (if, unless) you hurry up.
5. You must see me (before, when) you leave for Delhi.
6. He worked hard (and, yet) he failed.
7. He is as clever (as, so) his father.
8. (Though, Even if he is my friend, I will not help him in this matter.
Answer:
1. but 2. if 3. before 4. unless 5. before 6. yet 7. as 8. Though.
Fill in the blanks with suitable Conjunctions :
1. I leave my bed ………… the sun rises.
2. ……… you say so, I shall proceed in the matter.
3. ………. you walk fast, you will catch the train.
4. Work hard ……….. you may pass.
5. Walk carefully …….. you should slip.
6. She is not so wise ………. you think.
7. ……….. fast you may run, you cannot beat me in the race.
8. Though she worked hard, ……….. she could not top the list.
9. As you sow, ……… shall you reap.
10. He speaks ………… he were my officer.
Answer:
1. before 2. As 3. If 4. so that 5. lest 6. as 7. However 8. yet 9. so 10. as if.
Fill in the blanks, selecting suitable words from those given in brackets :
1. The book …………. you sent to me, is really interesting. (that, who)
2. The Chief Minister ……….. is very popular with the masses, commands a great respect. (that, who)
3. This is the lady ………. purse had been stolen. (whom, whose)
4. This is the house …….. we want to purchase. (that, who)
5. The pen ………. I like the most has been sold out. (which, who)
6. Varanasi ………. is a city of temples is a place of pilgrimage for the Hindus. (whose, which)
7. The man …………….. she disliked came to her help in her hour of misery. (who, whom)
8. The bird ……… sweet voice you heard every morning is no more.. (whose, whom)
9. Can you identify the person …….. abused you ? (whom, who)
10. The prayer song ……….. we sing every day has been composed by my father. (that, who)
Answer:
1. that 2. who 3. whose 4. that 5. which 6. which 7. whom 8. whose 9. who 10. that.
Fill in the blanks with suitable Conjunctions :
1. It is a week …….. the holidays began.
2. The crops will die ………… the rains fall.
3. Work hard ……….. you should fail.
4. You will fail ……. you do not put in proper efforts.
5. I shall be surprised ……….. you fail.
6. He took medicine ………… he might get well.
7. You may not go out ………. your work is done.
8. You can stay here ……… you wish.
9. Wait here ………. I return.
10. He went to the doctor ………. he was ill.
Answer:
1. since 2. before 3. lest 4. if 5. if 6. so that 7. until 8. as long as 9. until 10. because.
Fill in the blanks with suitable Conjunctions :
1. Leave the room ……. you will be caught.
2. Wise men love truth ……… fools shun it.
3. She was found guilty and ……. she was punished.
4. He received a prize ……. his brother was punished.
5. Don’t make a noise ……… I shall punish you.
6. He is a liar ….. a cheat.
7. Trust in God ……. do the right.
8. ……… he is wrong ……. I am wrong.
9. Ashok had no hope of success, ………. he tried.
10. John was naughty; ……. I punished him.
Answer:
1. otherwise’ 2. while 3. therefore 4. while 5. or 6. and / as well as 7. and 8. Either, or 9. yet 10. so.
Fill in the blanks selecting the proper Subordinative Conjunctions from those given in brackets :
1. Tell me ……… he has gone. (as, nowhere, because, where)
2. ……… he satisfies me, he cannot get promotion. (unless, if, because)
3. The thief ran …….. he saw the owner of the house. (as soon as, as long as, how)
4. Make hay ……. the sun shines. (while, before)
5. He was late …….. it was raining cats and dogs. (as, how, when)
6. Let us take lunch ……… it is already twelve. (as, so, while)
7. He works hard ……. he may win some position. (in order that, lest, as)
8. He is studying very hard ……… he may top the list this time. .(so that, lest, as)
9. We eat …….. we may live. (so that, because, as if )
10. He walked with care ………… he should stumble. (so that, lest, as)
Answer:
1. where 2. Unless 3. as soon as 4. while 5. as 6. as 7. in order that 8. so that 9. so that 10. lest.
Fill in the blanks with Subordinative Conjunctions :
1. He will join the meeting ……….. he is allowed to do so.
2. ……….. it was quite cold, yet she did not light a fire.
3. We eat …….. we may live.
4. The sun will shine ……. the world lasts.
5. He continued gambling ……. he lost all his money.
6. She is extremely happy …….. she has been engaged to a boy of her choice.
7. He will not pass ………… he works hard.
8. The thief was caught red-handed ……….. he was stealing a jewellery box.
Answer:
1. if 2. Though 3. so that 4. as long as 5. until 6. because 7. unless 8. when.
Join the following pairs of sentences into single sentences, using the Subordinative Conjunctions given in the brackets :
1. You must leave the room. (whether) :
You may wish it or not.
2. He is honest. (though)
He is a poor man.
3. You wish it. (since)
I shall help him.
4. He talked so much. (that)
He made himself hoarse.
5. He will succeed. (because)
He is working hard.
6. We called at his house. (as)
The clock struck four.
7. There is a will. (where)
There is a way.
8. He returned home. (after)
The rain had stopped.
9. The patient had died. (before)
The doctor came.
10. I called on him. (when)
He was at home.
Answer:
1. You must leave the room whether you wish it or not.
2. He is honest. though he is a poor man.
3. Since you wish it, I shall help him.
4. He talked so much that he made himself hoarse.
5. He will succeed because he is working hard.
6. As we called at his house, the clock struck four.
7. Where there is a will, there is a way.
8. He returned home after the rain had stopped.
9. The patient had died before the doctor came.
10. When I called on him, he was at home.
Fill in the blanks with suitable Conjunctions :
1. Hardly had he gone there ……….. it started raining.
2. He is both a painter ……….. a singer.
3. Life is such a puzzle ………. cannot be solved.
4. I am so tired ….. I cannot walk.
5. He is as tired …….. you are.
6. Not only is he rich but generous ………..
7. He is not only anxious to acquire knowledge …….. eager to display it.
8. His action was either just ………. unjust.
9. Hardly had I reached the station ……… the train started.
10. Scarcely had I arrived there …….. all the visitors dispersed.
Answer:
1. when 2. and 3. as 4. that 5. as 6. also 7. but also 8. or 9. when 10. when.
Fill in the blanks with suitable Conjunctions :
1. Wait here ……… I come back.
2. I like him ……. he is honest.
3. We must eat ……. we shall die.
4. You will never pass …….. you do not work hard.
5. He failed ……….. he did not work hard.
6. He is very wise ……… he is young.
7. Either take it ……….. leave it.
8. Work hard ……….. you will fail.
9. I would rather die …….. yield.
10. I know ……… he will come.
Answer:
1. until 2. because 3. or 4. if 5. because 6. though 7. or 8. or 9. than 10. that.
Fill in the blanks with suitable Conjunctions :
1. Pinky was happy …….. she passed the test.
2. You can do much better …….. you try harder.
3. Always brush your teeth ……….. a meal.
4. I will not let you go …… you confess.
5. The children waited ……. their mother came.
6. I have been living here ……… 1990.
7. Make hay. …….. the sun shines.
8. He failed ………. he tried again.
9. Walk quickly ……….. you will miss the train.
10. Cats can climb trees …….. dogs cannot.
Answer:
1. when 2. if 3. after 4. until 5. until 6. since 7. while 8. yet 9. or / otherwise 10. while
Conjunction-
दो शब्दों, वाक्यांशों (Phrases) अथवा वाक्यों को परस्पर जोड़ने वाले शब्द को conjection कहा जाता है जैसे
1. The teacher taught Mohan and Abdul.
2. I want some pen or pencil.
3. He will take tea, but I will take milk.
4. I will try to come as soon as I can.
Conjunctions of years on lait :
1. Co-ordinate Conjunctions.
2. Correlative Conjunctions.
3. Subordinate Conjunctions.
Co-ordinate Conjunctions-समान स्थिति वाले तथा स्वतन्त्र शब्दों । वाक्यांशों । वाक्यों को मिलाने वाले शब्दों को Co-ordinate Conjunctions कहा जाता है। जैसे
| 1. Noun को Noun से 2. Verb को Verb से । 3. Adjective को Adjective से 4. Adverb को Adverb से 5. Phrase को Phrase से 6. Sentence को Sentence से |
Mohan as well as Sohan came to my house. We worked and played together. He is sad but hopeful. He spoke loudly and clearly. He met me in the bazaar and again at the railway station. He worked hard, yet he failed. |
साधारण प्रयोग में आने वाले कुछ Co-ordinate Conjunctions निम्नलिखित हैं
Correlative Conjunctions – जोड़ों के रूप में प्रयुक्त होने वाले Conjunctions को Correlative Conjunctions कहा जाता है; जैसे
1. He worked so hard that he fell ill.
2. He could neither sit nor stand.
3. He is both kind and honest.
4. Either Mohan or Sohan has done it.
5. She is not only proud but also mean
साधारण प्रयोग में आने वाले कुछ Co-ordinate Conjunctions निम्नलिखित हैं
Subordinate Conjunctions-जो शब्द एक या अधिक आश्रित (Subordinate) वाक्यों को प्रधान (Principal) वाक्य से जोड़े, उन्हें Subordinate Conjunctions कहा जाता है। जैसे
| Principal Clause | Subordinate Clause |
| 1. I don’t think 2. I know 3. I was away 4. Tell me 5. He is the boy |
if he would pass. why he has come here. when Radha came here. where he lives who beat my brother |
साधारण प्रयोग में आने वाली मुख्य Subordinate Conjunctions निम्नलिखित हैं
The Use Of Some Conjunctions
(1) No sooner, hardly, scarcely.
No sooner के बाद सदा than का प्रयोग किया जाता है। Scarcely और Hardly के बाद when का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।
1. No sooner did we reach the station than the train started.
2. She had hardly / scarcely heard the news when she began to weep.
(2) Unless, if.
Unless के साथ not का प्रयोग नहीं किया जा सकता क्योंकि unless = if not.
If के साथ (यदि आवश्यकता हो तो) not का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।
1. Unless you work very hard, you can’t pass.
2. If you do not work very hard, you can’t pass.
(3) Until (till), as long as (so long as), while.
Until (till) = उस समय तक जबकि = up to the time when
(ये शब्द point of time की ओर संकेत करते हैं।)
As long as = जितने समय तक
So long as, while = during the time that
(ये शब्द period of time की ओर संकेत करते हैं।)
यदि till | until का सम्बन्ध पहले वाक्य से हो तो प्रायः until का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
यदि till / until का सम्बन्ध पिछले वाक्य से हो तो प्रायः till का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
किन्तु till | until के प्रयोग में कोई विशेष अन्तर नहीं समझा जाता है।
1. Go straight on until you come to the post office and then turn left.
2. Until you told me, I had heard nothing of it.
3. She won’t go away till you promise to help her.
4. Let us wait till the rain stops.
5. While there is life, there is hope.
As long as there is life, there is hope.
So long as there is life, there is hope.
(4) Because, so that (in order that).
Because का प्रयोग उस समय किया जाता है जब किसी बात का कारण (reason) बताना हो।
In order that अथवा so that का प्रयोग उस समय किया जाता है जब किसी उद्देश्य (Purpose) का वर्णन करना हो।
1. He failed because he did not work hard.
2. He worked hard so that he might win a scholarship.
(5) Since, before.
जब Since का प्रयोग एक Conjunction के रूप में किया जाए तो
(i) इससे पूर्व आने वाले वाक्य में कभी भी Past Indefinite Tense का प्रयोग नहीं किया जा सकता
(ii) इसके बाद आने वाले वाक्य में सदा ही Past Indefinite Tense का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
1. Two months have passed since he came here.
2. It is two weeks since my examinations were over.
Before, if, until, unless, while, when, आदि समय-वाचक योजकों (Temporal Conjunctions) के बाद कभी भी Future Tense का प्रयोग नहीं किया जाता है यद्यपि मुख्य वाक्य (Principal Clause) Future Tense में ही हो।
1. I will help him if he comes to me.
2. The crops will die before the rains fall.
3. I shall not let you go until you pay back my money.
4. I shall give him your message when he comes here.
(6) No other तथा rather के साथ than का प्रयोग किया जाता है, न कि but का।
1. No other than Mohan did this mischief.
2. I would rather die than beg.
(7) As to = about, concerning = के सम्बन्ध में।
इसका प्रयोग वाक्य के आरम्भ में ही किया जाना चाहिए और वह भी केवल तब जब किसी बात पर बल डालना हो।
As to your brother, I will deal with him later.
निम्नलिखित वाक्य में इसका प्रयोग ग़लत है
I don’t know as to why he failed.
हमें कहना चाहिए
I don’t know why he failed.
(8) Neither …………….. nor तथा Either …………… or.
1. This book is neither useful nor cheap.
2. Either you or your friend has stolen my book.
3. You can either play or work.
4. Mona can neither see nor hear.
(9) Not only ……………… but also.
1. She is not only beautiful but intelligent also.
2. The cruel master not only lashed his servant but also got him arrested.
(10) Though ………….. yet.
1. Though he worked hard, yet he failed.
2. Though he is rich, yet he is not mean.
(11) Both …. …………. and
1. Ramesh is both handsome and sensible.
2. Both Hema and her sister were absent.
(12) So …………………… that.
1. He worked so hard that he won a scholarship.
2. He is so mean that you cannot expect any help from him.
(13) Such …………… as.
1. Raman is such a fool as no one likes.
2. I love such students as are hard-working.
(14) Whether ………………… or.
1. You must leave the room whether you wish it or not.
2. I am going ahead with my plans whether I succeed or fail.
(15) The same ………….. as / that.
1. It is the same kind of pen as mine.
2. This is the same man that came to my help.
(16) निम्नलिखित बातों को ध्यान में रखिए
1. That का प्रयोग Direct Narration में नहीं किया जा सकता है और न ही इस का प्रयोग
Indirect Narration में किसी प्रश्न-वाचक वाक्य से पूर्व किया जा सकता है।
2. Lest के साथ auxiliary के रूप में सदा should का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
(Walk fast lest you should miss the train.)
3. Like (= जैसा) का प्रयोग कभी भी as (= जैसा) के स्थान पर नहीं किया जा सकता है, क्योंकि
इस अर्थ में like एक Preposition है जबकि as एक Conjunction है।
1. He is like your brother.
2. He did as your brother did.