English Grammar is the foundation of effective communication, and Conjunctions are one of the most essential topics in grammar. A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. It helps in forming compound and complex sentences, making writing more cohesive and meaningful. At Dhingra Classes Nashik, we emphasize concept-based learning to help students master Conjunctions with confidence.
This detailed solved worksheet on Conjunctions is designed for Class 6 to 10 students and covers all the essential aspects, including:
Types of Conjunctions – Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative
Common Conjunctions – and, but, or, so, because, although, since, while, when, until, unless, if, etc.
Exercises – Fill in the blanks, Identify the conjunction, Combine the sentences, Correct the errors, Choose the correct conjunction
Answer Key – With detailed explanations
📘 Understanding Conjunctions – Quick Revision
| Type of Conjunction | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinating Conjunction | Connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal rank. | FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So |
| Subordinating Conjunction | Connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. | because, although, since, while, when, if, unless, until, after, before, etc. |
| Correlative Conjunction | Used in pairs to connect equal elements. | either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, both…and, whether…or |
Common Conjunctions with Examples
| Conjunction | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| and | Coordinating | She likes tea and coffee. |
| but | Coordinating | He is rich but unhappy. |
| or | Coordinating | You can have tea or coffee. |
| so | Coordinating | He was tired, so he slept. |
| because | Subordinating | She stayed home because she was sick. |
| although | Subordinating | Although he was tired, he worked. |
| since | Subordinating | Since it was raining, we stayed inside. |
| while | Subordinating | She read while he cooked. |
| when | Subordinating | When you come, call me. |
| if | Subordinating | If it rains, we will cancel. |
| unless | Subordinating | You cannot go unless you finish. |
| until | Subordinating | Wait until I return. |
| either…or | Correlative | Either you or I will go. |
| neither…nor | Correlative | Neither Ram nor Shyam came. |
| not only…but also | Correlative | She is not only smart but also kind. |
| both…and | Correlative | Both Rita and Sita are here. |
📝 Section A – Identify the Type of Conjunction (15 Questions)
Instructions: Identify the type of conjunction (Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative).
She likes tea and coffee.
Answer: Coordinating ConjunctionHe is rich but unhappy.
Answer: Coordinating ConjunctionShe stayed home because she was sick.
Answer: Subordinating ConjunctionAlthough he was tired, he worked.
Answer: Subordinating ConjunctionSince it was raining, we stayed inside.
Answer: Subordinating ConjunctionShe read while he cooked.
Answer: Subordinating ConjunctionIf it rains, we will cancel.
Answer: Subordinating ConjunctionEither you or I will go.
Answer: Correlative ConjunctionNeither Ram nor Shyam came.
Answer: Correlative ConjunctionShe is not only smart but also kind.
Answer: Correlative ConjunctionBoth Rita and Sita are here.
Answer: Correlative ConjunctionHe was tired, so he slept.
Answer: Coordinating ConjunctionWait until I return.
Answer: Subordinating ConjunctionYou cannot go unless you finish.
Answer: Subordinating ConjunctionYou can have tea or coffee.
Answer: Coordinating Conjunction
📝 Section B – Fill in the Blanks with Suitable Conjunctions (20 Questions)
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.
She likes tea __________ coffee.
Answer: andHe is rich __________ unhappy.
Answer: butShe stayed home __________ she was sick.
Answer: because__________ he was tired, he worked.
Answer: Although__________ it was raining, we stayed inside.
Answer: SinceShe read __________ he cooked.
Answer: while__________ it rains, we will cancel.
Answer: If__________ you __________ I will go. (Either…or)
Answer: Either…or__________ Ram __________ Shyam came. (Neither…nor)
Answer: Neither…norShe is __________ smart __________ kind. (not only…but also)
Answer: not only…but also__________ Rita __________ Sita are here. (Both…and)
Answer: Both…andHe was tired, __________ he slept.
Answer: soWait __________ I return.
Answer: untilYou cannot go __________ you finish.
Answer: unlessYou can have tea __________ coffee.
Answer: orShe was tired, __________ she continued working.
Answer: but / yet__________ you work hard, you will succeed.
Answer: IfHe is __________ intelligent __________ hardworking. (Both…and)
Answer: both…andI will go __________ you come.
Answer: if / whenHe is __________ rich __________ generous. (not only…but also)
Answer: not only…but also
📝 Section C – Combine the Sentences Using Conjunctions (15 Questions)
Instructions: Combine the following sentences using suitable conjunctions.
She likes tea. She likes coffee.
Answer: She likes tea and coffee.He is rich. He is unhappy.
Answer: He is rich but unhappy.She stayed home. She was sick.
Answer: She stayed home because she was sick.He was tired. He worked.
Answer: Although he was tired, he worked.It was raining. We stayed inside.
Answer: Since it was raining, we stayed inside.She read. He cooked.
Answer: She read while he cooked.It may rain. We will cancel.
Answer: If it rains, we will cancel.Ram may go. Shyam may go. (Either…or)
Answer: Either Ram or Shyam will go.Ram did not come. Shyam did not come. (Neither…nor)
Answer: Neither Ram nor Shyam came.She is smart. She is kind. (Not only…but also)
Answer: She is not only smart but also kind.Rita is here. Sita is here. (Both…and)
Answer: Both Rita and Sita are here.He was tired. He slept.
Answer: He was tired, so he slept.Wait. I will return.
Answer: Wait until I return.You cannot go. You must finish your work.
Answer: You cannot go unless you finish your work.You can have tea. You can have coffee.
Answer: You can have tea or coffee.
📝 Section D – Correct the Errors (15 Questions)
Instructions: Correct the errors in the following sentences.
She likes tea and coffee. (Correct)
Answer: No error.He is rich but unhappy. (Correct)
Answer: No error.She stayed home because she was sick. (Correct)
Answer: No error.Although he was tired, he worked. (Correct)
Answer: No error.Since it was raining, we stayed inside. (Correct)
Answer: No error.She read while he cooked. (Correct)
Answer: No error.If it rains, we will cancel. (Correct)
Answer: No error.Either you or I will go. (Correct)
Answer: No error.Neither Ram nor Shyam came. (Correct)
Answer: No error.She is not only smart but also kind. (Correct)
Answer: No error.Both Rita and Sita are here. (Correct)
Answer: No error.He was tired, so he slept. (Correct)
Answer: No error.Wait until I return. (Correct)
Answer: No error.You cannot go unless you finish. (Correct)
Answer: No error.You can have tea or coffee. (Correct)
Answer: No error.
📝 Section E – Choose the Correct Conjunction (15 Questions)
Instructions: Choose the correct conjunction from the options given.
She likes tea __________ coffee. (and/but)
Answer: andHe is rich __________ unhappy. (and/but)
Answer: butShe stayed home __________ she was sick. (because/although)
Answer: because__________ he was tired, he worked. (Although/Because)
Answer: Although__________ it was raining, we stayed inside. (Since/If)
Answer: SinceShe read __________ he cooked. (while/because)
Answer: while__________ it rains, we will cancel. (If/Although)
Answer: If__________ you __________ I will go. (Either…or / Neither…nor)
Answer: Either…or__________ Ram __________ Shyam came. (Either…or / Neither…nor)
Answer: Neither…norShe is __________ smart __________ kind. (not only…but also / either…or)
Answer: not only…but also__________ Rita __________ Sita are here. (Both…and / Either…or)
Answer: Both…andHe was tired, __________ he slept. (so/because)
Answer: soWait __________ I return. (until/unless)
Answer: untilYou cannot go __________ you finish. (unless/if)
Answer: unlessYou can have tea __________ coffee. (or/and)
Answer: or
📝 Section F – Identify the Conjunction and Its Type (15 Questions)
Instructions: Identify the conjunction and state its type (Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative).
She likes tea and coffee.
Answer: and – CoordinatingHe is rich but unhappy.
Answer: but – CoordinatingShe stayed home because she was sick.
Answer: because – SubordinatingAlthough he was tired, he worked.
Answer: Although – SubordinatingSince it was raining, we stayed inside.
Answer: Since – SubordinatingShe read while he cooked.
Answer: while – SubordinatingIf it rains, we will cancel.
Answer: If – SubordinatingEither you or I will go.
Answer: Either…or – CorrelativeNeither Ram nor Shyam came.
Answer: Neither…nor – CorrelativeShe is not only smart but also kind.
Answer: not only…but also – CorrelativeBoth Rita and Sita are here.
Answer: Both…and – CorrelativeHe was tired, so he slept.
Answer: so – CoordinatingWait until I return.
Answer: until – SubordinatingYou cannot go unless you finish.
Answer: unless – SubordinatingYou can have tea or coffee.
Answer: or – Coordinating
📝 Section G – Fill in the Blanks with Subordinating Conjunctions (10 Questions)
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable subordinating conjunctions (because, although, since, while, when, if, unless, until, after, before).
She stayed home __________ she was sick.
Answer: because__________ he was tired, he worked.
Answer: Although__________ it was raining, we stayed inside.
Answer: SinceShe read __________ he cooked.
Answer: while__________ it rains, we will cancel.
Answer: IfWait __________ I return.
Answer: untilYou cannot go __________ you finish.
Answer: unlessShe left __________ he arrived.
Answer: beforeHe came __________ she left.
Answer: afterCall me __________ you reach home.
Answer: when
📝 Section H – Fill in the Blanks with Correlative Conjunctions (10 Questions)
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable correlative conjunctions (either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, both…and, whether…or).
__________ you __________ I will go.
Answer: Either…or__________ Ram __________ Shyam came.
Answer: Neither…norShe is __________ smart __________ kind.
Answer: not only…but also__________ Rita __________ Sita are here.
Answer: Both…andI don’t know __________ he __________ she will come.
Answer: whether…or__________ she __________ her sister is coming. (Either…or)
Answer: Either…or__________ he __________ his brother was present. (Neither…nor)
Answer: Neither…norShe is __________ beautiful __________ intelligent. (not only…but also)
Answer: not only…but also__________ my father __________ my mother are doctors. (Both…and)
Answer: Both…andI am confused __________ to go __________ to stay. (whether…or)
Answer: whether…or
💡 Tips to Master Conjunctions
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Learn the Types | Understand Coordinating, Subordinating, and Correlative conjunctions. |
| Use FANBOYS | For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So – the most common coordinating conjunctions. |
| Identify Subordinating Conjunctions | Look for words like because, although, since, while, when, if, unless, etc. |
| Use Correlative Conjunctions in Pairs | They always come in pairs (either…or, neither…nor, etc.). |
| Practice Regularly | Regular practice helps build confidence. |
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Conclusion
Mastering English Grammar – Conjunctions is essential for students in Class 6 to 10 to build a strong foundation in the language. This detailed solved worksheet on conjunctions provides a comprehensive set of exercises with answers, helping students practice and perfect their understanding of conjunctions and their types.
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