CBSE Class 8 English Conjunctions Assignment

Question. He screamed ....................... he had seen a ghost.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) as
(b) as if
(c) as though

Answer : B, C

Question. ................. you are ill, you must see a doctor.
(a) If
(b) As
(c) When
(d) All of these

Answer : A

Question. .......................... she knew no one at the party, she had a good time.
(a) As
(b) Although
(c) Because

Answer : B

Question. .................. did she receive the message than she started.
(a) As soon as
(b) No sooner
(c) Hardly

Answer : B

Question. She is ................... dogmatic that you can't tell her anything.
(a) very
(b) so
(c) too

Answer : B

Question. He spoke ............................. fast that I could not follow him.
(a) so
(b) too
(c) very

Answer : A

Question. ..................... you drop this vase, it will break.
(a) If
(b) Though
(c) As

Answer : A

Question. .................. their money lasted, they wined and dined with joy.
(a) While
(b) As
(c) When

Answer : A

Question. Trouble started brewing ....................... he arrived.
(a) as
(b) as soon as
(c) no sooner

Answer : B

Question. ................... she is employed, she doesn't have to depend on her parents.
(a) Now that
(b) That
(c) Now

Answer : A

Question. He turned pale …………………………he had seen a ghost.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) as
(b) as if
(c) though
(d) as though

Answer : B, D

Question. He ............................ invests his money nor spends it.
(a) either
(b) neither
(c) both

Answer : B

Question. The more you eat, .................................. you become.
(a) the fat
(b) the fatter
(c) fatter

Answer : B

Question. He acted ………………….. he didn’t know me.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) as
(b) as if
(c) as though

Answer : C

Question. ...................... you quit smoking, your health will not improve.
(a) If
(b) Unless
(c) Whether

Answer : B

Question. ...................... they were holidaying in London, someone broke into their home.
(a) While
(b) Before
(c) After

Answer : A

Question. You will pass the test ............................. you learn your lessons thoroughly.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) as soon as
(b) provided that
(c) if

Answer : C, B

Question. ………………… he got a good job, he started paying off his debts.
(a) As soon as
(b) No sooner
(c) Hardly

Answer : A

Question. The child floundered about in the water .................... the lifeguard got to him.
(a) when
(b) until
(c) unless

Answer : B

Question. ....................... he was tired, he stopped working.
(a) As
(b) Though
(c) If

Answer : A

Question. She started ignoring her old friends .................... she became rich.
(a) when
(b) as
(c) while

Answer : A

Question. He quit his job ..................... he was suffering from various health problems.
(a) because
(b) though
(c) because of

Answer : A

Question. It was ...................... a harrowing experience that I will never forget it.
(a) such
(b) so

Answer : A

Question. The frugal man never takes a cab ..................... he can walk.
(a) when
(b) though
(c) until

Answer : A

Question. You will win a prize ...................... he doesn't guess your weight correctly.
(a) if
(b) whether
(c) unless

Answer : A

Question. ............................ he or you are mistaken.
(a) Both
(b) Either
(c) Neither

Answer : B

Question. ...................... had I sat down to rest when someone knocked on the door.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) Scarcely
(b) No sooner
(c) Hardly

Answer : A, C

Question. ............... you want to eat, you have to work.
(a) If
(b) Though
(c) Whether

Answer : A

Question. We should not only plant trees .............................. nurture them.
(a) but
(b) also
(c) but also

Answer : C

Question. The firemen rushed to the spot …………………….. they received the call.
(a) as soon as
(b) no sooner than
(c) hardly when

Answer : A

Question. …………………. I warned him about the consequences, he went on with his plan.
(a) Although
(b) Despite
(c) However

Answer : A

Question. ................... did we step out than it started raining.
(a) As soon as
(b) No sooner
(c) Hardly

Answer : B

Question. I don't know ..................... I will have time.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) if
(b) whether
(c) unless
(d) weather

Answer : A, B

Question. He sat there smiling ..................... it was his birthday.
(a) as
(b) if
(c) as if

Answer : C

Question. …………….. had I closed my eyes, when the phone rang.
(a) Hardly
(b) As soon as
(c) No sooner

Answer : A

Question. ........................... she said made him angry.
(a) That
(b) What
(c) Which

Answer : A
 

Conjunctions and Relative Pronouns
 

Question. She overslept ……………………. had to race to the office.
(a) and
(b) as
(c) so

Answer : A

Question. Please rise …………………… the judge enters the court.
(a) when
(b) after
(c) as

Answer : A

Question. He was a provident man ………………… made careful preparation for his future.
(a) who
(b) whom
(c) which

Answer : A

Question. They belong to that privileged group of people …………….. enjoy the ‘good life’.
(a) who
(b) which
(c) that
(d) Either who or that

Answer : A

Question. The batter won’t rise …………………… you add yeast.
(a) if
(b) unless
(c) whether

Answer : B

Question. Her face glowed with radiance ……………… she won the first prize.
(a) before
(b) after
(c) while

Answer : B

Question. He was a proud man …………………….. resisted his friends’ offers of help.
(a) who
(b) whom
(c) which

Answer : A

Question. He received a raise not only in salary but in position ……………………..
(a) also
(b) as well

Answer : B

Question. Big businesses enjoy certain privileges ……………………. smaller ones do not.
(a) that
(b) who
(c) which
(d) Either that or which is possible here

Answer : A, C

Question. One lane is closed ……………………… they’re paving the road.
(a) while
(b) after
(c) so

Answer : A

Question. ………………… everyone was seated, the chairman proceeded to announce his plans.
(a) After
(b) While
(c) As

Answer : A

Question. His brothers came to his aid …………………… he was in trouble.
(a) when
(b) though
(c) so

Answer : A