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CONJUNCTIONS — TEST PAPER SET 2
Class VII English Grammar — Intermediate Level
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5 | Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 | Section C: 5 × 3 = 15
3. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5 | Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 | Section C: 5 × 3 = 15
3. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — MCQ (1 Mark Each) [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
Which is a correlative conjunction pair?
(a) and, but (b) either...or (c) because, so (d) when, while
(a) and, but (b) either...or (c) because, so (d) when, while
Q2.1
Choose the correct conjunction: ___ I reached the station, the train had already left.
(a) Before (b) After (c) When (d) While
(a) Before (b) After (c) When (d) While
Q3.1
Identify the subordinating conjunction: We will go for a walk if it stops raining.
Q4.1
Fill in: She works hard ___ she wants to become a doctor.(a) but (b) because (c) or (d) yet
Q5.1
Which conjunction shows result/consequence?
(a) although (b) therefore (c) unless (d) while
(a) although (b) therefore (c) unless (d) while
Section B — Short Answer (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
Combine using subordinating conjunctions:
(a) The match was cancelled. It was raining heavily. (because)
(b) You will succeed. You must work hard. (if)
(a) The match was cancelled. It was raining heavily. (because)
(b) You will succeed. You must work hard. (if)
Q7.2
Explain the difference between ‘although’ and ‘because’ with examples.
Q8.2
Rewrite using correlative conjunctions:
(a) Sita will come. Gita will come. (both...and)
(b) He is not clever. He is not hardworking. (neither...nor)
(a) Sita will come. Gita will come. (both...and)
(b) He is not clever. He is not hardworking. (neither...nor)
Q9.2
Fill in with ‘unless’ or ‘until’:
(a) You cannot enter ___ you show your ID card.
(b) Wait ___ the teacher arrives.
(a) You cannot enter ___ you show your ID card.
(b) Wait ___ the teacher arrives.
Q10.2
Identify and classify all conjunctions:
Although Sachin was injured, he batted well and scored a century because he was determined.
Although Sachin was injured, he batted well and scored a century because he was determined.
Section C — Detailed Answer (3 Marks Each) [5 × 3 = 15]
Q11.3
Rewrite using the conjunction given. Do not change the meaning:
(a) She was tired. She continued working. (though)
(b) He ran fast. He missed the bus. (but)
(c) Finish your homework. Then you can watch TV. (after)
(a) She was tired. She continued working. (though)
(b) He ran fast. He missed the bus. (but)
(c) Finish your homework. Then you can watch TV. (after)
Q12.3
Read the passage and identify all conjunctions. Classify each as coordinating, subordinating, or correlative:
When the bell rang, both the teacher and the students left the class. Some went to the canteen while others played outside. Although it was hot, no one wanted to stay indoors.
When the bell rang, both the teacher and the students left the class. Some went to the canteen while others played outside. Although it was hot, no one wanted to stay indoors.
Q13.3
Correct the errors related to conjunctions:
(a) Unless you will not study, you will fail.
(b) He is not only rich and also generous.
(c) Although she was sick but she came to school.
(a) Unless you will not study, you will fail.
(b) He is not only rich and also generous.
(c) Although she was sick but she came to school.
Q14.3
Write one sentence each using:
(a) ‘so...that’ (showing result)
(b) ‘as soon as’ (showing time)
(c) ‘whether...or’ (showing choice)
(a) ‘so...that’ (showing result)
(b) ‘as soon as’ (showing time)
(c) ‘whether...or’ (showing choice)
Q15.3
Write a paragraph about your favourite festival (4–5 sentences) using at least 4 different conjunctions. Underline the conjunctions.
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Answer Key & Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(b) either...or — Correlative conjunctions always come in pairs.
Q2. [1 Mark]
(c) When — ‘When I reached’ tells the time at which the event happened.
Q3. [1 Mark]
if — It introduces a condition (subordinate clause).
Q4. [1 Mark]
(b) because — Gives the reason for her hard work.
Q5. [1 Mark]
(b) therefore — It is a conjunctive adverb showing result/consequence.
Q6. [2 Marks]
(a) The match was cancelled because it was raining heavily. [1 mark]
(b) You will succeed if you work hard. (or: If you work hard, you will succeed.) [1 mark]
(b) You will succeed if you work hard. (or: If you work hard, you will succeed.) [1 mark]
Q7. [2 Marks]
although = shows contrast/concession: Although it was cold, she wore a thin kurta. [1 mark]
because = shows reason/cause: She wore a thick shawl because it was cold. [1 mark]
because = shows reason/cause: She wore a thick shawl because it was cold. [1 mark]
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) Both Sita and Gita will come. [1 mark]
(b) He is neither clever nor hardworking. [1 mark]
(b) He is neither clever nor hardworking. [1 mark]
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) unless — means ‘if not’; it sets a condition. [1 mark]
(b) until — means ‘up to the point when’; it sets a time limit. [1 mark]
(b) until — means ‘up to the point when’; it sets a time limit. [1 mark]
Q10. [2 Marks]
Although — subordinating (concession) [½ mark]
and — coordinating (addition) [½ mark]
because — subordinating (reason) [1 mark for both identified + classified]
and — coordinating (addition) [½ mark]
because — subordinating (reason) [1 mark for both identified + classified]
Q11. [3 Marks]
(a) Though she was tired, she continued working. [1 mark]
(b) He ran fast but missed the bus. [1 mark]
(c) After you finish your homework, you can watch TV. [1 mark]
(b) He ran fast but missed the bus. [1 mark]
(c) After you finish your homework, you can watch TV. [1 mark]
Q12. [3 Marks]
When — subordinating (time)
both...and — correlative
while — subordinating (contrast/time)
Although — subordinating (concession)
[1 mark for identifying 3+, 1 mark for classifying 3+, 1 mark for all correct]
both...and — correlative
while — subordinating (contrast/time)
Although — subordinating (concession)
[1 mark for identifying 3+, 1 mark for classifying 3+, 1 mark for all correct]
Q13. [3 Marks]
(a) Unless you study, you will fail. — ‘Unless’ already means ‘if not’; adding ‘not’ makes it a double negative. [1 mark]
(b) He is not only rich but also generous. — The pair is ‘not only...but also’, not ‘and also’. [1 mark]
(c) Although she was sick, she came to school. — ‘Although’ and ‘but’ cannot be used together; remove ‘but’. [1 mark]
(b) He is not only rich but also generous. — The pair is ‘not only...but also’, not ‘and also’. [1 mark]
(c) Although she was sick, she came to school. — ‘Although’ and ‘but’ cannot be used together; remove ‘but’. [1 mark]
Q14. [3 Marks]
(a) so...that: The mango was so sweet that everyone wanted more. [1 mark]
(b) as soon as: As soon as the bell rang, the children rushed out. [1 mark]
(c) whether...or: I don’t know whether she will come by bus or by train. [1 mark]
(b) as soon as: As soon as the bell rang, the children rushed out. [1 mark]
(c) whether...or: I don’t know whether she will come by bus or by train. [1 mark]
Q15. [3 Marks]
Sample: Diwali is my favourite festival because we celebrate it with family. My mother and I make rangoli at the entrance. Although it is noisy, we enjoy the fireworks. We eat sweets while watching the lights glow. Both young and old join the celebration.
[1 mark per 2 conjunctions correctly used, max 3]
[1 mark per 2 conjunctions correctly used, max 3]