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CONJUNCTIONS — TEST PAPER SET 3
Class VII English Grammar — Advanced Level
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory (except Bonus).
2. Section A: 6 × 1 = 6 | Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 | Section C: 4 × 3 = 12 | Section D: 2 × 5 = 10 | Bonus: 1 × 2 = 2
3. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory (except Bonus).
2. Section A: 6 × 1 = 6 | Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 | Section C: 4 × 3 = 12 | Section D: 2 × 5 = 10 | Bonus: 1 × 2 = 2
3. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — MCQ / One-Word (1 Mark Each) [6 × 1 = 6]
Q1.1
Which word is NOT a conjunction?
(a) however (b) therefore (c) very (d) nevertheless
(a) however (b) therefore (c) very (d) nevertheless
Q2.1
Identify the type of conjunction in: No sooner did the match start than it began to rain.
Q3.1
Fill in: He talks ___ he knows everything.
(a) as though (b) so that (c) in order that
(a) as though (b) so that (c) in order that
Q4.1
True or False: ‘Unless’ and ‘if not’ convey the same meaning.
Q5.1
Choose the correct pair: ___ had he left the house ___ it started raining.
(a) No sooner...than (b) No sooner...when (c) Hardly...than
(a) No sooner...than (b) No sooner...when (c) Hardly...than
Q6.1
Fill in: She studied hard ___ she could top the class.
(a) so that (b) even though (c) while
(a) so that (b) even though (c) while
Section B — Short Answer (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q7.2
Explain the difference between ‘while’ and ‘whereas’ with examples.
Q8.2
Combine using ‘not only...but also’ and ‘no sooner...than’:
(a) The food was tasty. The food was healthy.
(b) She entered the room. Everyone stood up.
(a) The food was tasty. The food was healthy.
(b) She entered the room. Everyone stood up.
Q9.2
Fill in with appropriate subordinating conjunctions:
(a) ___ you apologise, I will not forgive you.
(b) Take your umbrella ___ it rains.
(a) ___ you apologise, I will not forgive you.
(b) Take your umbrella ___ it rains.
Q10.2
Correct the errors:
(a) Scarcely had she finished when than the lights went off.
(b) I will help you provided that if you ask politely.
(a) Scarcely had she finished when than the lights went off.
(b) I will help you provided that if you ask politely.
Q11.2
State the function (reason, condition, contrast, time, result) of the conjunction in each:
(a) He failed because he did not prepare.
(b) Even if it rains, the match will be played.
(a) He failed because he did not prepare.
(b) Even if it rains, the match will be played.
Section C — Application (3 Marks Each) [4 × 3 = 12]
Q12.3
Rewrite using the conjunction given without changing the meaning:
(a) She was poor. She was honest. (although)
(b) Study well. You will not pass. (unless)
(c) The weather was bad. The farmers were happy. (in spite of the fact that / even though)
(a) She was poor. She was honest. (although)
(b) Study well. You will not pass. (unless)
(c) The weather was bad. The farmers were happy. (in spite of the fact that / even though)
Q13.3
Read the passage. Identify all conjunctions and classify them:
When Gandhiji called for the Quit India Movement, both men and women joined the struggle. Although the British tried to suppress it, the movement grew stronger because people were united. Neither threats nor imprisonment could break their spirit.
When Gandhiji called for the Quit India Movement, both men and women joined the struggle. Although the British tried to suppress it, the movement grew stronger because people were united. Neither threats nor imprisonment could break their spirit.
Q14.3
Use ‘so...that’, ‘such...that’, and ‘lest’ in one sentence each. All sentences should be about school life.
Q15.3
Replace the conjunction in each sentence with a different one that keeps the same meaning:
(a) Though he was ill, he attended the meeting.
(b) She failed because she didn’t study.
(c) Work hard or you will regret.
(a) Though he was ill, he attended the meeting.
(b) She failed because she didn’t study.
(c) Work hard or you will regret.
Section D — Long Answer (5 Marks Each) [2 × 5 = 10]
Q16.5
Write a story in 6–8 sentences about a student who overcomes a difficult situation. Use at least 6 different conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating, and correlative). Underline each conjunction and label its type in brackets.
Q17.5
Read the dialogue and answer:
Aarav: “Will you come to the science exhibition or stay home?”
Bhavna: “I want to go, but my mother says I can go only if I finish my project.”
Aarav: “Then finish it quickly so that we can leave before it gets crowded.”
Bhavna: “Although it’s tough, I’ll try. Neither the rain nor the traffic will stop me!”
(a) List all conjunctions from the dialogue. (2 marks)
(b) Classify each conjunction. (2 marks)
(c) Identify one correlative conjunction pair and explain its function. (1 mark)
Aarav: “Will you come to the science exhibition or stay home?”
Bhavna: “I want to go, but my mother says I can go only if I finish my project.”
Aarav: “Then finish it quickly so that we can leave before it gets crowded.”
Bhavna: “Although it’s tough, I’ll try. Neither the rain nor the traffic will stop me!”
(a) List all conjunctions from the dialogue. (2 marks)
(b) Classify each conjunction. (2 marks)
(c) Identify one correlative conjunction pair and explain its function. (1 mark)
Bonus Question (Optional) [1 × 2 = 2]
Q18.2
★ Explain the difference between ‘while’ used as a conjunction of time and ‘while’ used as a conjunction of contrast. Give one example of each.
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Answer Key & Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(c) very — ‘Very’ is an adverb of degree, not a conjunction. The others are conjunctive adverbs.
Q2. [1 Mark]
Correlative conjunction — ‘No sooner...than’ is a paired conjunction.
Q3. [1 Mark]
(a) as though — It means ‘as if’, showing manner/comparison.
Q4. [1 Mark]
True. ‘Unless you study’ = ‘If you do not study’. Both express a negative condition.
Q5. [1 Mark]
(a) No sooner...than — This is the correct pair. ‘No sooner...when’ is incorrect.
Q6. [1 Mark]
(a) so that — Shows purpose (she studied hard for the purpose of topping).
Q7. [2 Marks]
while (time) = during the same time: While she cooked, I cleaned the room. [1 mark]
whereas (contrast) = but / on the other hand: Ravi likes cricket, whereas Sanjay prefers football. [1 mark]
whereas (contrast) = but / on the other hand: Ravi likes cricket, whereas Sanjay prefers football. [1 mark]
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) The food was not only tasty but also healthy. [1 mark]
(b) No sooner did she enter the room than everyone stood up. [1 mark]
(b) No sooner did she enter the room than everyone stood up. [1 mark]
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) Unless you apologise, I will not forgive you. [1 mark]
(b) Take your umbrella in case it rains. [1 mark]
(b) Take your umbrella in case it rains. [1 mark]
Q10. [2 Marks]
(a) Scarcely had she finished when the lights went off. — ‘Scarcely...when’ is correct, not ‘when than’. [1 mark]
(b) I will help you provided that you ask politely. — ‘Provided that’ already means ‘if’; remove extra ‘if’. [1 mark]
(b) I will help you provided that you ask politely. — ‘Provided that’ already means ‘if’; remove extra ‘if’. [1 mark]
Q11. [2 Marks]
(a) because — shows reason (why he failed). [1 mark]
(b) Even if — shows condition with concession (the match continues regardless). [1 mark]
(b) Even if — shows condition with concession (the match continues regardless). [1 mark]
Q12. [3 Marks]
(a) Although she was poor, she was honest. [1 mark]
(b) Unless you study well, you will not pass. [1 mark]
(c) Even though the weather was bad, the farmers were happy. [1 mark]
(b) Unless you study well, you will not pass. [1 mark]
(c) Even though the weather was bad, the farmers were happy. [1 mark]
Q13. [3 Marks]
When — subordinating (time)
both...and — correlative (addition)
Although — subordinating (concession)
because — subordinating (reason)
Neither...nor — correlative (negative addition)
[1 mark for 3+ identified, 1 mark for 3+ classified, 1 mark for all correct]
both...and — correlative (addition)
Although — subordinating (concession)
because — subordinating (reason)
Neither...nor — correlative (negative addition)
[1 mark for 3+ identified, 1 mark for 3+ classified, 1 mark for all correct]
Q14. [3 Marks]
so...that: The exam was so difficult that many students could not finish it. [1 mark]
such...that: It was such a boring lecture that half the class fell asleep. [1 mark]
lest: Study regularly lest you should fail the final exam. [1 mark]
such...that: It was such a boring lecture that half the class fell asleep. [1 mark]
lest: Study regularly lest you should fail the final exam. [1 mark]
Q15. [3 Marks]
(a) Even though / In spite of the fact that he was ill, he attended the meeting. [1 mark]
(b) She failed as / since she didn’t study. [1 mark]
(c) Work hard, otherwise / else you will regret. [1 mark]
(b) She failed as / since she didn’t study. [1 mark]
(c) Work hard, otherwise / else you will regret. [1 mark]
Q16. [5 Marks]
Sample: Arjun was a bright student, but [coordinating] his family was poor. Although [subordinating] he couldn’t afford tuition, he studied from library books. He worked hard so that [subordinating] he could earn a scholarship. When [subordinating] the results came, he had topped the district! Not only did he get a scholarship but also [correlative] a laptop. His parents and [coordinating] teachers were proud.
[1 mark per correctly used + labelled conjunction, max 5 for 6+ different ones]
[1 mark per correctly used + labelled conjunction, max 5 for 6+ different ones]
Q17. [5 Marks]
(a) Conjunctions: or, but, if, so that, before, Although, Neither...nor [2 marks]
(b) or — coordinating (choice); but — coordinating (contrast); if — subordinating (condition); so that — subordinating (purpose); before — subordinating (time); Although — subordinating (concession); Neither...nor — correlative [2 marks]
(c) Neither...nor — correlative pair that negates both options (rain AND traffic are both denied as obstacles). [1 mark]
(b) or — coordinating (choice); but — coordinating (contrast); if — subordinating (condition); so that — subordinating (purpose); before — subordinating (time); Although — subordinating (concession); Neither...nor — correlative [2 marks]
(c) Neither...nor — correlative pair that negates both options (rain AND traffic are both denied as obstacles). [1 mark]
Q18. Bonus [2 Marks]
While (time): While I was sleeping, my sister cooked dinner. — Here ‘while’ means ‘during the time that’. [1 mark]
While (contrast): While Rahul enjoys cricket, his brother prefers chess. — Here ‘while’ means ‘whereas / on the other hand’. [1 mark]
While (contrast): While Rahul enjoys cricket, his brother prefers chess. — Here ‘while’ means ‘whereas / on the other hand’. [1 mark]