UNIT -4, GRAMMAR - Conjunctions, Rearrange the words, Combine the pairs of sentences, Phrases and Clauses

                                 Grammar

A. Conjunctions And Their Functions Complete the sentences given below choosing the right connectors given in brackets.

1. Call me in case you need money. (so that, in order that, in case)
2. I forgot that I had to meet the Principal. (whether, that, if)
3. Though he is ninety years old, he is in the pink of health. (when, since, though)
4. It is raining. Take an umbrella or else you will get drenched. (or else, and, but)
5. They faced many hardships nevertheless they are always cheerful. (although, nevertheless, otherwise)

B. Fill in the blanks with the connector that goes with the underlined words.

1. Both the minister and the officers visited the affected areas.
2. Jaya teaches not only English but also Science.
3. Either Raghu or Bala will have to buy vegetables from the market.
4. No sooner did I enter the house. than it started drizzling.

C. Combine the pairs of sentences using appropriate connectors.

1. We came late. We did not miss the train.
Answer:
Although we came late, we did not miss the train.

2. They checked the packet twice. Then they sealed it.
Answer:
After they checked the packet twice, they sealed it.

3. Sita saw a snake. At once she ran away
Answer:
As soon as Sita saw a snake, she ran away.

4. Robert completed the project. He submitted it to the teacher.
Answer:
When Robert completed the project, he submitted it to the teacher.

5. Yusuf was running high temperature. He could not take part in the competition.
Answer:
Since Yusuf was running high temperature, he could not take part in the competition.

D. Tick the correct linker.

1. Though he was honest, he was punished.
2. Walk carefully otherwise you will fall down.
3. My mother called me while I was playing football.
4. My salary is low nevertheless I find the work interesting.
5. The passengers rushed to board the bus as soon as it arrived.

E. Supply suitable linkers.

1. “(1)………. I was alive and had a human heart,” answered the statue, “I did not know what tears were, (2) ……….. I lived in the palace (3) ……….. sorrow was not allowed to enter. My courtiers called me the Happy Prince, (4) ……….. Happy Indeed I was. So I lived and (5) ………. I died.
Answer:
(1) When
(2) for
(3) where
(4) and
(5) so

2. Many writers make incorrect sentences (1) ………. they try to put sentences together. They may make grammatic alerrors (2) ……… leave out important punctuation marks. Making such mistakes is quite common (3) ……….. preparing the first draft. (4) ………. he must carefully edit his final draft.
Answer:
(1) when.
(2) and
(3) while
(4) So .

3. In most large cities (1) …….. towns of our country, there are special schools for girls. (2) ……….. there are many co-educational schools (3) …….. girls (4) ………. study together. Most parents allow their daughters to attend these schools, (5)……….. there are some parents (6) ………… are against such schools for girls (7) …………….. the age of 14 or 15.
Answer:
(1) and
(2) Likewise
(3) where
(4) and
(5) but
(6) who
(7) after

F. Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.

1. as /I/ healthy / are / you / am / as
Answer:
I am as healthy as you are.

2. your / today / put on / new / since / is / birthday / dress / the
Answer:
Since today is your birthday, put on the new dress.

3. allergic / dogs / Rani / though / is / to / of / six / she / them / has
Answer:
Though Rani is allergic to dogs, she has six of them.

4. speaks / Ruben / besides / German /languages / two
Answer:
Ruben speaks two languages besides German.

5. loan / apply / you / if / for / you/a/get / will / immediately /it/
Answer:
If you apply for a loan, you will get it immediately.

G. Write the noun forms of the following words.

1. beautiful – beauty
2. breathe – breath
3. enter – entrance
4. know – knowledge
5. deafen – deafening
6. zealous – zeal
7. familiar – familiarity
8. accept – acceptance
9. dangerous – danger

H. Complete the following sentences using the noun form of the words given in brackets

1. The boy had to give a proper explanation for being late. (explain)
2. They could make prediction about the future. (predict)
3. At one point in life, he had no choice but to trust his friend. (choose)
4. The monuments are to be preserved because of their historical significance. (significant)
5. It is very difficult to work with so many distractions. (distract)

I. Rewrite the sentences nominalising the underlined words. The first one has been done for you.

Attic Solutions Question 1. We succeeded in our attempt.
Answer:
We achieved success in our attempt.

2. Nalini leads a happy life.
Answer:
Nalini leads a life of happiness.

3. She failed and it disappointed her.
Answer:
Her failure gave disappointment to her.

4. India became an independent country in the year 1947.
Answer:
India got independence in the year 1947.

5. The child resembles her father.
Answer:
The resemblance of the child was like her father.

J. Combine the pairs of sentences given below into a single sentence using the noun form of the highlighted words.

Attic Boards Question 1. He is an honest person. Everyone likes him.
Answer:
Due to his honesty, everyone likes him.

2. Sathya gave an explanation. The police wanted her to prove it.
Answer:
When Sathya gave an explanation, the police wanted a proof for it.

Satyajit Ray The Attic Question 3. He speaks well. It attracts all.
Answer:
His speech gives him attraction from everyone.

4. Suresh is always punctual and regular. It has earned him a good job.
Answer:
The punctuality and regularity of Suresh earned him a good job.

5. The policeman arrived quickly. It made us happy.
Answer:
The arrival of the police quickly made us happy.

K. Complete the sentences in the paragraph using the appropriate form of words given in brackets.

1. My sister wanted to go to Mumbai last week. She made a (1)…….. (decide) to buy a ticket at once. As (2) ………(reserve) could be done online, she gave (3) ……….. (prefer) to book a ticket that way. First, she collected (4) ………. (inform) about the (5) ……. (arrive) and ………. (depart) of trains and airplanes.
Answer:
(1) decision
(2) reservation
(3) preference
(4) information
(5) arrival
(6) departure

2. A few days later, Androcles was captured by his master. He had to suffer all kinds of (1) ……. (punish). At last, he was thrown to a lion which was in great (2) …….. (hungry).It had been kept in an (3) ………. (enclose) and had not been fed for several days. His friends stood there with (4) …………. (tear) eyes as the lion rushed towards him. The lion stopped near him and stood for a while (5) ……….. (look) at him. Then it lay down by his side like a pet dog. (6) ………. (obvious), the lion recognized Androcles and the (7) ……. (help) he had given it.
Answer:
(1) punishment
(2) hunger
(3) enclosure
(4) tear
(5) looking
(6) obviously
(7) help

Phrases and Clauses

L. Identify the phrases in the following sentences and classify them as Adjective, Adverb or Noun phrases.

The Attic School Question 1. The girl in blue saree is my sister.
Answer:
The girl in blue saree is my sister. (Adjective phrase)

2. Kohli hopes to win the trophy.
Answer:
Kohli hopes to win the trophy. (Noun phrase)

3. The train halts at every junction.
Answer:
The train halts at every junction. (Adverb phrase)

4. I have never seen such a picture.
Answer:
I have never seen such a picture. (Adjective phrase)

5. She worked in an enthusiastic manner.
Answer:
She worked in an enthusiastic manner. (Adverb phrase)

M. Identify the clauses and classify them accordingly.

1. Ram bought a pen that doesn’t write well.
Answer:
Ram bought a pen that doesn’t write well. (Noun Clause)

2. Come back as soon as possible.
Answer:
Come back as soon as possible. (Adverb Clause)

3. Most of her friends whom she had invited attended her wedding.
Answer:
Most of her friends whom she had invited attended her wedding. (Adjective Clause)

4. My brother visits my father whenever he comes to Chennai.
Answer:
My brother visits my father whenever he comes to Chennai. (Adverb Clause)

5. Call me in case there is an emergency.
Answer:
Call me in case there is an emergency. (Adverb Clause)

6. Until the sun sets, the old woman cannot step out of her house.
Answer:
Until the sun sets, the old woman cannot step out of her house. (Adverb Clause)

7. She knows where I go.
Answer:
She knows where I go. (Adverb Clause)

8. You can go wherever you want.
Answer:
You can go wherever you want (Adverb Clause)