CBSE Class 6 English Conjunctions Worksheet Set 01

Answer: both ... and: I would like to buy both pens and pencils.

Teacher's Note:
1. Both ... and joins two items that are included together.
2. Here the speaker wants the two things, so both-and fits.

Answer: Neither ... nor: Neither Gautam nor Simmy notices the snake.

Teacher's Note:
1. Neither ... nor joins two negative ideas.
2. The verb 'notices' agrees with the nearer subject, Simmy.

Answer: either ... or: choosing either from Section A or from Section B.

Teacher's Note:
1. Either ... or offers a choice between two options.
2. Only one of the two choices may be taken.

Answer: both ... and: She keeps both a dog and a cat.

Teacher's Note:
1. Both ... and shows she has the two pets together.
2. Notice that the two joined items are of the same kind.

Answer: either ... or: I either have to do my maths homework or have to complete my science project.

Teacher's Note:
1. Either ... or shows that one of two tasks is to be done.
2. Keep the structure after each part parallel.

Answer: both ... and: There is both rice and curry in the fridge.

Teacher's Note:
1. Both-and fits because the second sentence says nothing needs to be cooked.
2. Neither-nor would make the next sentence illogical.

Answer: Though/Although ... yet: Though he is unwell, yet he came to school.

Teacher's Note:
1. Though ... yet shows contrast between two facts.
2. The two parts of the pair work together to join the clauses.

Answer: whether ... or: You will have to do it, whether you like it or not.

Teacher's Note:
1. Whether ... or shows that the result is the same either way.
2. It is often used with 'not' after 'or'.

Answer: so that

Teacher's Note:
1. So that introduces a purpose.
2. Here the purpose of giving the blanket is to keep him warm.

Answer: on condition that (provided that also fits)

Teacher's Note:
1. On condition that states a requirement that must be met.
2. The movie is allowed only if the studying is done.

Answer: As soon as

Teacher's Note:
1. As soon as means immediately after something happens.
2. The crying stopped right when the mother arrived.

Answer: as well as

Teacher's Note:
1. As well as means 'and also'.
2. The verb 'is' agrees with the first subject, Mother.

Answer: inasmuch as

Teacher's Note:
1. Inasmuch as means 'because' or 'to the extent that'.
2. It gives the reason why the decision was good.

Answer: as if

Teacher's Note:
1. As if compares a real action to an imagined situation.
2. He looked at me in a way that suggested I was guilty.

Answer: even if

Teacher's Note:
1. Even if shows that the result stays true in spite of a possible situation.
2. The love continues whatever the other person feels.

Answer: The match was cancelled because it rained heavily.

Teacher's Note:
1. Because gives the reason for the result.
2. The reason can also come first: Because it rained heavily, the match was cancelled.

Answer: Although she was tired, she finished her project.

Teacher's Note:
1. Although shows a contrast between two facts.
2. Do not use 'but' together with although in the same sentence.

Answer: until: Wait here until I come back.

Teacher's Note:
1. Until refers to a time up to which something continues.
2. Unless means 'if not' and does not fit here.

Answer: unless: You cannot enter the lab unless you wear an apron.

Teacher's Note:
1. Unless means 'if not' and states a condition.
2. The sentence means: if you do not wear an apron, you cannot enter.

Answer: The bag was old but it was very strong.

Teacher's Note:
1. But joins two ideas that contrast with each other.
2. A comma before 'but' is optional in short sentences.