English Grammar

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used.

Complex Sentences Exercises for Class 5 CBSE with Answers PDF

Fundamentals

• A complex sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause.
• An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand on its own.
• A dependent clause is not a complete sentence for it cannot stand on its own.
• Dependent clauses start with (so, because, since, before, even though, after, although, wherever, while etc.) Example:
  

Presentation
Read the picture story.

A. Answer the following questions as per the story.

1. Why does Sherry want to bake a cake? ____________
2. What does she forget while baking the cake? ____________
3. What does she decide to do? ____________

B. Read the sentence given below. Identify each as a complex or simple sentence.
Example:

• Because he played well, the boy is happy.
  Answer:
  Complex sentence

1. I love to read. ____________
2. She read a book. ____________
3. After the movie, we all went out for pizza. ____________
4. Until he shows up, we have to close the shop. ____________
5. Let’s all take a walk after dinner. ____________
6. Once I finished lunch, I saw the surprise. ____________
7. She had a fun birthday party. ____________
8. Wherever they are, it is far from here. ____________

Complex Sentences Exercises with Answers for Class 5 CBSE PDF

A. Read each sentence and underline the dependent clause and write the independent clause.
Example:

• For the first time, I successfully passed all my classes.
  Answer:
  For the first time, I successfully passed all my classes.

1. In the morning, I went for a walk.
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2. For the last time, I will take up fielding.
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3. After the game, we went out for pizza.
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4. Although I left, I did remember my roots.
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5. Since he was not there, I was quite upset.
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6. Wherever we are, it is the right place to be.
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7. Even though I am tired, I will give it my shot.
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8. Although we won, I was not satisfied with my performance.
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9. While I was waiting, I saw a meteor overhead.
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10. Before the movie, I went to the snack bar.
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B. Write an independent clause to complete each complex sentence.
Example:

• Wherever you go,
  Answer:
  Wherever you go, you will have friends.

1. Since I’m hungry, ___________
2. Although I’m late, ___________
3. Before the game, ___________
4. Since we were early, ___________
5. Because she is rich, ___________

C. Write a dependent clause to complete each complex sentence. Use connecting words (so, after, when, because, or since).
Example:

• ___________, he was still friends with him.
  Answer:
  After twenty years, he was still friends with him.

1. ___________ -, we will have to go home.
2. ___________ -, we will have to wait in line.
3. ___________ the children are now hungry.
4. ___________ there was little left standing.

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used.

Simple and Compound Sentences Exercise for Class 5 CBSE with Answers PDF

Fundamentals

• A simple sentence has one independent clause.
• A compound sentence is composed of at least two independent clauses.
• A simple sentence has one subject part and one predicate part. Example:
  
• In a compound sentence, two independent clauses can be joined by a comma and a conjunction i.e. and, but, or Example:
  

Presentation
Read the picture story.

A. Answer the following questions as per the story.

1. What does narrator like to read? ____________
2. Does he enjoy while reading? ____________
3. What does narrator tell about the story he read? ____________

B. Read the story again and identify the simple and compound sentences.

Simple and Compound Sentences Exercises with Answers for Class 5 CBSE PDF

A. Read each sentence below. If it is a simple sentence then write simple sentence. If it is a compound sentence, write compound sentence.

For example:

• Savita walked in the library. Simple sentence

1. John went to the show but he forgot his wallet.
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2. The basketball players stretched before the game.
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3. The team should play together or they will lose the game.
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4. The class should keep quiet during the test or they shall not pass.
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5. My mother makes me breakfast in the morning.
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B. Create a compound sentence by combining the two simple sentences with conjunction (and, or, but).
Example:

• Rahul likes to swim. Rahul likes to hike.
  Answer:
  Rahul likes to swim, and he likes to hike.

1. John likes video games. John likes reading.
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2. Sandeep must study. Sandeep will not pass the test.
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3. Jiwan should show up on time. Jiwan will not be able to enter.
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4. The boy plays basketball. The boy plays soccer.
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5. My mom will sleep. My mom will rest.
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6. He likes me. I don’t like him.
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C. Combine each pair of simple sentences to make a compound sentence. Use the conjunction in brackets. The first one has been done for you.

1. A small kitten followed me home. I gave it a bowl of milk. (so)
A small kitten followed me home so I gave it a bowl of milk.

2. We were lost in the woods. My brother had a map in his backpack. (but)
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3. The girls were painting animal pictures. Katrina spilled the paint. (and)
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4. Would you like to go to the movies? Would you rather stay home tonight? (or)
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5. Mr. Mathur loved his new office. He didn’t like the view. (but)
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6. Anu’s bicycle had a flat tire. She had to walk to the grocery store. (so)
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7. Nimish wants to be an astronaut when he grows up. Meena wants to be a nurse. (and)
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8. Dr. Sukreja told Rohit to floss his teeth every day. He didn’t listen. (but)
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9. The tigers at the zoo are always sleeping. The penguins are fun to watch. (but)
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This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used.

Clause and Phrase Exercises for Class 5 CBSE with Answers PDF

Fundamentals
A clause is defined as a group of related words which forms part of a sentence and contains a subject and predicate (verb). For example: he came. A phrase is defined as a group of related words does not contain a subject and a verb.
For example:

• on the table.
• Example He is standing near a wall.
  (Clause) (Phrase)

There are two major types of clauses main (or independent) clause and subordinate (or dependant) clause. A sentence may have one clause or two clauses. A sentence with two clauses is linked by a conjunction – if, but, because, so, although, before, when, while, wherever
For example:

• I met the boy who had helped me.
• Main Clause Dependent Clause

Mohan is buying a watch which looks very nice.
The above sentence has two clauses “Mohan is buying a watch” and “which looks very nice”. The clause “Mohan is buying a watch” expresses a complete thought and can alone stand as a sentence. Such a clause is called main or independent clause. While the clause “which looks very nice” does not express a complete thought and can’t stand as a sentence. It depends on another clause (main clause) to express complete idea. Such a clause is called subordinate or dependent clause.

Presentation
Read the picture story.

A. Answer the following questions from the story above.

1. What is Ria’s mother planning for her daughter? ___________
2. Why does Ria’s teacher complain about her? ___________
3. Why does Ria’s mother let her join the handwriting classes? ___________

B. Read the story again and identify whether the following group of words is a clause or phrase.

1. Ria’s mother is planning handwriting improvement classes. ___________
2. in the summer vacation ___________
3. for her daughter ___________
4. Ria has a poor handwriting. ___________

C. Identify the main and dependent clause in the following sentences of the story.

1. Her school teacher complains about her because handwriting cannot be understood.
2. She gets a teacher who is taking classes in the summer vacation.
3. Ria’s mother lets her join the handwriting classes so that she can write neatly.

Phrases And Clauses Exercises With Answers For Class 5 CBSE PDF

A. Pick out the clause and phrase from the following sentences. The first one has been done for you.

1. He is laughing at a joker.
He is laughing – Clause
at a joker. – Phrase

2. She is making tea for the guests.
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3. I saw a girl with blue eyes.
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4. He always behaves in a strange way.
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5. The boy in the red shirt is my cousin.
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6. The boy, with a book in his hand, won a prize.
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7. He is wearing a nice read shirt.
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8. The people at the party were dancing.
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9. The man in the room is our teacher.
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10. He returned in a short while.
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B. Underline the clause in the following sentences.

1. He reached school in time.
2. I was standing near a wall.
3. They are singing loudly.
4. She made tea for the guests.
5. He bought a book for his friend.
6. I will meet him in my office.
7. You look handsome in this picture.

C. Read each of the following groups of words and decide if the group of words is a clause or a phrase. Write C for the groups that are clauses and P for the groups that are phrases.

____________ 1. In the rain
____________ 2. When he finished.
____________ 3. Because the movie is over.
____________ 4. Tina screamed.
____________ 5. While he was jogging home.
____________ 6. Over the rainbow.

D. Read the clauses below. If the clause expresses a complete thought, write IC (for Independent Clause) next to it. If the clause does not express a complete thought, write DC (for Dependent Clause) next to it.

____________ 1. Although the day was bright and sunny
____________ 2. Because she is so vain and conceited
____________ 3. I believe in ghosts.
____________ 4. When we reach our destination
____________ 5. He completed his work.
____________ 6. If the recession ever ends
____________ 7. Before the play starts
____________ 8. The cat climbed the oak tree.
____________ 9. While Anu was driving east
____________ 10. She received an “A” Grade in English.

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used.

Sentence Exercise for Class 5 CBSE with Answers PDF

• A sentence is a group of words in the correct order that makes sense.
• Letters form words and words make the sentences.
• A sentence always begins with capital letter and mostly ends with a full stop.
• Sentence always has two parts- Naming and Doing.
• Naming part tells about people, places, animals and things which are also called Noun.
• Doing part tells what a person, an animal or thing does, which is also called Verb.
• Naming part is called the subject of the sentence.
• Doing part is called the predicate of the sentence. The subject tells you who or what the sentence is about.
• The rest of the sentence including verb is called Predicate.
  
• The subject and verb in a sentence must match even when the tense of the verb changes.
• A singular subject must have singular verb.
  Example: I am a good student. , Singular subject => singular verb
• A plural subject must have plural verb. Plural subject => plural verbs
  Example: We are good students.

There are five types of sentences: Assertive or declarative, Negative, Interrogative, Imperative and Exclamatory. The declarative or assertive sentence merely makes a statement. It ends with full stop(.).
Example:

• The Earth revolves round the Sun.
• Delhi is the Capital of India.

The interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with question mark(?)
Example:

• Does he study in the morning?
• Which is his book?

The negative sentence expresses a negative statement, using not or never.
Example:

• He does not work.
• I never eat avocados.

The imperative sentence expresses a command, order or request.
Example:

• Bring a cup of tea.
• Meena has not worked.

The exclamatory sentence expresses a sudden emotion. It ends with an exclamation mark. (!)
Example:

• What an idea! How cold the night is!

Sentences Exercises for Class 5 with Answers CBSE PDF

A. Look at the following sentences. Write ‘A’ for assertive, T’ for Interrogative, ‘E’ for exclamatory and ‘Im’ for Imperative.

1. Today is Babita’s birthday ___________________
2. Babita is eating a cake. ___________________
3. These flowers are colourful. ___________________
4. Why were you late to work? ___________________
5. Please sit down.

B. Write whether the sentence fragment is missing a subject or a predicate, and complete the sentences.

1. ____________ is my role model. Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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2. Chota Bheem, the cartoon character, ____________
Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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3. Mr. Singh ____________
Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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4. ____________ went to the park.
Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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5. My favourite food ____________
Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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6. ____________ is my favourite musician. Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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7. My favourite game ____________
Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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8. _____________ is my favourite movie.
Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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C. Circle the subjects and underline the predicates.

1. I went to Great America.
2. We should go to the movies.
3. She knows how to make jewelry.
4. We play basketball every Tuesday.
5. My pencil broke into pieces.
6. Sahil told me to read.
7. Alok stayed up late doing his homework.
8. Homework makes me happy.
9. I put my name on top of the paper.
10. The Cheetah is the fastest land animal.

D. Change each assertive sentence into an interrogative sentence. The first one has been done for you.

1. Parrot is a beautiful bird. Is Parrot a beautiful bird?
2. Ganguli is a fine batsman. ____________
3. The distance between India and Japan is 8000 kms. ____________
4. I am writing a letter. ____________
5. The judge is hearing the case tomorrow. ____________
6. We are waiting for the guests. ____________

E. Change the exclamatory sentences into assertive sentences. The first one has been done for you.

1. How wisely he planned!
He planned very wisely.

2. How lovely her face is!
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3. What a certain matter it is!
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4. How confusing the project was!
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5. What a terrible relationship he developed!
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6. What an excellent photograph he got!
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7. How lovely the park is!
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8. What a marvelous age we live in!
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A conjunction is a part of speech that is used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. Conjunctions are considered to be invariable grammar particles, and they may or may not stand between items they conjoin. Conjunctions are words which join together words, sentences, and part of sentences.

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used.

Conjunctions Exercises for Class 5 CBSE with Answers PDF

• Joining Words are called Conjunctions.
• And, Or, But, Because and so are also called Conjunctions.
• Use and to connect similar ideas.
• Use but to connect contrasting ideas.
• Use because to show the reason.
• Use so to show the effect.
• Use or to show choices.
• Other words for Or used as conjunctions- neither-nor, either-or, both

Conjunctions Exercises with Answers Pdf for Class 5 CBSE

A. Rewrite each of these sentences as one sentence, using the conjunctions and’, ‘or’, ‘but. The first one has been done for you.

1. The sky was covered with clouds. It became dark.
The sky was covered with clouds and it became dark.

2. He is a poor man. He is honest.
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3. I like biscuits. I like chocolate.
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4. Take this book. Return it to the library.
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5. Is the story true? Is the story false?
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6. It is time to leave. I will finish my work first.
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7. You can travel by land. You can travel by air.
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8. He tried. He did not succeed.
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9. Everybody was present. Abhinav was absent.
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10. Tell me the truth. Go to the Principal.
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B. Complete the following sentences with both, neither or either.

1. _____________ cars are very expensive.
2. _____________ of us wanted to go to the restaurant.
3. Would _____________ of you like to come out in the car?
4. She’s _____________ sociable and sensitive.
5. He plays _____________ tennis nor squash.
6. I haven’t seen _____________ of those pots for ages.
7. _____________ of my brothers work in the city.
8. _____________ of them want to go bowling.

C. Rewrite these sentences using both…and/either…or/neither…nor:

1. He didn’t write. He didn’t telephone.
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2. It was a very boring film and it was very long, too.
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3. He gave up his job because he needed a change. Also because the pay was low.
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4. We can leave today or tomorrow, whichever you prefer.
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5. I haven’t got the time to go on holiday and I haven’t got the money.
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D. Fill in the blanks with “both, either, neither” to complete the sentences below.

1. That’s enough! _____________ you pay your debt to me or I take you to court
2. When we heard the good news, we were _____________ happy and excited.
3. They had _____________ food to eat nor money to go to a restaurant.
4. Mr. Gupta wants to have _____________ vanilla and chocolate in his ice-cream.
5. You should stop making up excuses. _____________ you study hard or you will fail in the Maths exam tomorrow.
6. _____________ of the two students had books with them so the teacher got very angry.
7. We have _____________ bread nor cheese so we can’t make a cheese sandwich.
8. She can _____________ buy a laptop or a tablet pc. She has got enough money.
9. I like _____________ the green and the blue t-shirt, but I don’t have enough money to buy two t-shirts.
10. The sports car was _____________ nice and cheap so my father decided to buy it.

Conjunctions Worksheets with Answers for Grade 5 CBSE PDF

Fundamentals

• The conjunctions before, after, since, until, till, when, while, as and as soon as are used to say when something happens.
• They are called conjunctions of time.
• The conjunctions where and wherever are used to talk about places.
• They are called conjunctions of place.
• The conjunctions because, since, as and in case tell why someone does something.
• They are called conjunctions of reason.
• The conjunctions so, so that and in order to tell what the purpose of something is.
• They are called conjunctions of purpose.

A Presentation
Read the picture story.

A. Answer the following questions as per the story.

1. On which subject Rohan and Gita were arguing?
2. What did Rohan and Gita not want to bake?
3. How did Ridhima surprise everyone in the story above?

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.

1. I will not speak to you ___________ you don’t obey me.
2. Nalini went to school ___________ Manav stayed at home.
3. He must be tired ___________ he has been working the whole day.
4. You will not go to play ___________ you finish your home work.
5. He found his book. ___________ he had left it.
6. Make hay ___________ the sunshines.
7. He is short ___________ he runs very fast.
8. We cannot leave ___________ the bell rings.
9. We eat ___________ we may live.
10. Finish your breakfast. ___________ you leave.

Conjunctions Worksheets for Grade 5 with Answers PDF CBSE

A. Fill in the blanks with conjunctions of time.

1. Take the toy out of the box ___________ you throw the box away.
2. I usually do my homework ___________ I have my dinner.
3. We’ve moved to a new house ___________ I last wrote to you.
4. You can’t watch TV ___________ you’ve done your homework.
5. ___________ the rice is cooked, we can’t eat dinner.
6. I’ll call you ___________ I get home.
7. Dad watches TV ___________ he does his exercises.
8. People stand back as the train goes ___________ the station.
9. We went inside ___________ it started to rain.
10. ___________ you’ve finished your homework, let me see it.

B. Fill in the blanks with conjunctions of place.

1. Does anybody know ___________ Mr. Arora lives?
2. ___________ the road is narrow, big trucks can’t get through.
3. The dog follows Sandy___________ he goes.
4. ___________ there are mountains, you will also find streams.

C. Fill in the blanks with conjunctions of reason.

1. I sat down ___________ I was feeling tired.
2. ___________ we arrived late, we missed the beginning of the play.
3. I took an apple ___________ it was the only fruit in the bowl.
4. ___________ you have finished your homework, you can help me make dinner.
5. Mom switched off the TV ___________ it was past my bedtime.
6. ___________ you’re my best friend, I’ll lend you my new bike.
7. Take an umbrella ___________ it rains.
8. ___________ you forget the number, I’ve written it on this piece of paper.

D. Fill in the blanks with conjunctions of purpose.

1. The children are wearing hats ___________ they won’t get sunburned.
2. John finished his homework before dinner ___________ he could watch his favourite TV program.
3. Let’s write down the address ___________ we don’t forget it.
4. We left early ___________ that we wouldn’t be late.
5. Manish took a map ___________ that he wouldn’t get lost.
6. I hid the comics under the bed ___________ nobody could find them.
7. She goes jogging every morning ___________ keep fit.
8. ___________ get to sleep, he reads a really boring book at bedtime.
9. Dad painted the walls white. ___________ make the room look brighter.

E. Select the suitable conjunction from the brackets to fill in the blanks.

1. ___________ she works hard, she does not do well. (though, but)
2. You will fail ___________ you are not serious. (if, unless)
3. I will not lend you my book ___________ you promise to look after it. (if, till)
4. They approved ___________ we had left. (after, while)
5. I will be happy ___________ you come to my party. (because, if)
6. The money has been stolen ___________ lost. (and, or)
7. He stayed at home ___________ he was unwell. (when, and)
8. We couldn’t see the game ___________ we reached late. (because, but)
9. She is beautiful ___________ she is very proud. (but, and)
10. The girls worked ___________ the boys were playing. (while, if)

F. The following passage has a word missing in the place where a slash ( ) has been put. Write the missing word in the spaces provided. Take help from the aid box given below.

We were very tense/the final day was ___________
nearing. We had practised hard/we were sure ___________
we would lose the match. /we had some good ___________
players the chances of winning were less. ___________
Only/we were not so unlucky. One player ___________
was injured/another was ill. ___________
/our captain was very encouraging ___________
/others had lost hope. He kept telling ___________
us that we would win. /the final day ___________
arrived we played like never?. We won ___________
the match. /Ravi had not encouraged us ___________
we would not have even played the match. ___________

Hint: as, although, while, before, if, but, if, though, when, but