CBSE Class 7 English Conjunctions Worksheet

Fill in the blanks with correct conjunctions.

1. One of the most popular rhymes is about a girl called Mary.................................. her little lamb.
2. I enjoy playing badminton .................................. I don’t like football.
3. We all were very tired .................................. we went to bed.
4. .................................. you don’t work hard, you may fail in your test.
5. Piyush and Aditya were late .................................. the tyre of the car was punctured.
6. I am sure .................................. you will like the pudding.
7. .................................. we were getting late but we still waited for Neerja.
8. People ran for shelter .................................. it started raining.
9. Do you want an ice cream ................................ a cold drink?
10. She is .......................... a dancer ........................ a musician.
Answer.
1. and        2. but             3. so
4. if            5. because    6. that
7. though   8. as              9. or
10. not only, but also

Use the following conjunctions to make the sentences of your own.

1. and
Answer. I like mangoes and apples.

2. but
Answer. We tried hard but could not win the match.

3. because
Answer. She is not coming to office because she is not well.

4. until
Answer. Until you tell me the truth, you will not go.

5. either ...... or
Answer. Either Amit or Sumit will come to your house.

6. though
Answer. Though we were getting late but we still managed to reach on time.

7. that
Answer. Tell them that I am not well.

8. for
Answer. Justin and Mark could not see, for they were blind.

9. since
Answer. Since it was Earth Day, I planted a sapling.

10. not only ...... but also
Answer. We went not only to the park but also to the zoo.

Conjunctions: and, but, or, so Questions for Class 7 English

Question. We will visit Australia ....... New Zealand during our next vacation.
(a) and
(b) but
(c) so
Answer. A

Question. My teeth were hurting ....... I made an appointment to go the dentist.
(a) or
(b) so
(c) but
Answer. B

Question. Have you seen ....... heard the latest musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber?
(a) but
(b) so
(c) or
Answer. C

Question. I wanted to go to the rock concert ....... all the tickets were already sold out.
(a) so
(b) but
(c) and
Answer. B

Question. I wanted to eat sushi for dinner ....... I went to a Japanese restaurant.
(a) but
(b) so
(c) or
Answer. B

Question. I wanted to eat fish for lunch ....... the fish and chip shop had closed for the day.
(a) or
(b) but
(c) so
Answer. B

Question. I am going to do my homework ....... take a shower when I get home from school.
(a) and
(b) but
(c) so
Answer. A

Question. My father wanted to watch a soccer match on television ....... my mother was already watching another program.
(a) but
(b) so
(c) or
Answer. A

Question. My brother wanted to buy a novel ....... I went to the book store after I finished work.
(a) so
(b) or
(c) but
Answer. A

Question. I wanted to visit my grandmother last week ....... she had an accident and had to be taken to hospital.
(a) but
(b) or
(c) so
Answer. A

Common subordinating conjunctions Questions for Class 7 English

Question. Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats ....... it is easy to shape.
(a) although
(b) because
(c) after
(d) while
Answer. B

Question. I haven't spoken with Jane ....... she moved.
(a) unless
(b) while
(c) since
(d) although
Answer. C

Question. Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities ....... the weather is bad.
(a) when
(b) where
(c) wherever
(d) whereas
Answer. A

Question. Please read the book ....... it's still available from the library.
(a) before
(b) although
(c) since
(d) while
Answer. D

Question. Everybody had dessert ....... they finished eating the main course.
(a) while
(b) because
(c) until
(d) after
Answer. D

Question. The pep rally won't begin ....... the last class of the day has ended.
(a) until
(b) so that
(c) since
(d) than
Answer. A

Question. Elena will groom the horse in the morning ....... she can ride it in the afternoon.
(a) until
(b) unless
(c) so that
(d) when
Answer. C

Question. You will receive extra credit ....... you turn in your project early.
(a) although
(b) than
(c) if
(d) unless
Answer. C

Question. The concert will end at 10.30 p.m. ....... the audience insists on several encores.
(a) while
(b) unless
(c) though
(d) as
Answer. B

Question. ....... they feel threatened, dogs sometimes display aggressive behavior.
(a) Until
(b) Where
(c) When
(d) Before
Answer. C

Interjections

Spinning Round and Round

North of the equator, hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons spin in a counterclockwise direction. South of the equator, storms spin in the opposite direction.
Why is this so?
To answer the question, fi nd the interjection in each sentence below. In the parentheses after each sentence, a letter is called for. Find this letter in the interjection, and write the letter in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. The fi rst one is done for you. You will need to divide the letters into words.

1. I haven’t started my report about the Earth for science. Good grief! (ninth letter)
Answer. F (good grief)

2. Yikes! I also have a book report due on the same day. (second letter)
Answer. I (yikes)

3. Oh, no! I just remembered I have a history assignment, too. (third letter)
Answer. N (oh, no)

4. Hey, things could be worse. (second letter)
Answer. E (hey)

5. At least I have no other assignments. Phew! (second letter)
Answer. H (phew)

6. Oops, I forgot about math. (fi rst letter)
Answer. O (oops)

7. That is one more thing to do. Great! (fi fth letter)
Answer. T (great)

8. Ah, if I start right now, I’ll be able to fi nish everything. (fi rst letter)
Answer. A (ah)

9. Hooray! I’m done. (fourth letter)
Answer. R (hooray)

Unusual Bird

Although this bird cannot fl y, it is an excellent swimmer. What is it?
To answer the question, read each sentence below. Determine whether all of the underlined words make up prepositional phrases. If all of the underlined words are prepositional phrases, write the letter for “correct” in the space above the sentence number at the bottom of the page. If any underlined words in the sentence are not a part of a prepositional phrase, or if a prepositional phrase is not entirely underlined, write the letter for “incorrect.” You will need to divide the letters into words.

1. Annie enjoys going to wilderness areas with her mother.
U. Correct
A. Incorrect
Answer. U

2. While in these places, they observe birds and other wildlife.
D. Correct
E. Incorrect
Answer. E

3. Annie’s mother is a biologist who studies animals in their natural environment.
R. Correct
A. Incorrect
Answer. A

4. Annie would like to be a biologist someday and help her mother with her work.
S. Correct
N. Incorrect
Answer. N

5. While working together, they have observed many interesting animals in many surroundings.
E. Correct
P. Incorrect
Answer. P

6. Although her mother is most interested in mammals, Annie is more interested in birds.
I. Correct
K. Incorrect
Answer. I

7. Along with eagles, Annie is especially interested in hawks and falcons.
N. Correct
H. Incorrect
Answer. N

8. In Annie’s opinion, being a biologist is the best job in the world.
G. Correct
A. Incorrect
Answer. G

Fresh Water

Nearly 20 percent of the world’s fresh water is found in these bodies of water. What are they called?
To answer the question, read each sentence below. Determine whether the underlined prepositional phrase is used as an adjective or adverb. If the phrase is used as an adjective, write the letter for “adjective” in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. If the phrase is used as an adverb, write the letter for “adverb.” You will need to reverse and divide the letters into words.

1. About 70 percent of the Earth is covered with water.
Z. Adjective
T. Adverb
Answer. T

2. Most of the world’s water is contained in the oceans.
R. Adjective
L. Adverb
Answer. L

3. Water is essential for life.
M. Adjective
R. Adverb
Answer. R

4. Many different kinds of animals require fresh water to survive.
S. Adjective
N. Adverb
Answer. S

5. Fresh water is found in ponds, rivers, and lakes.
A. Adjective
E. Adverb
Answer. E

6. Great amounts of fresh water are trapped in ice at the Earth’s poles.
K. Adjective
L. Adverb
Answer. K

7. If the ice at the poles melted, sea levels would rise hundreds of feet.
G. Adjective
A. Adverb
Answer. G

8. Some of the world’s biggest cities would be fl ooded.
A. Adjective
O. Adverb
Answer. A

Very Old Fish

Scientists consider the paddlefi sh to be a living fossil. It has been around for about 230 million years. It is found in two places today. One of these places is China. What is the other?
To answer the question, match the words and phrases that follow with their most accurate label. Choose your answers from the terms below the words. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its number at the bottom of the page. If there is no match, write the letter for “no match.” You will need to divide the letters into words.
1. while                  2. of                      3. although         4. to
5. during school    6. as soon as        7. and                 8. unless
9. because          10. oh, no              11. for                 12. at
13. but                14. in the garden   15. evening         16. either . . . or
Answers
S. Preposition
R. Coordinating conjunction
I. Subordinating conjunction
E. Interjection
V. Correlative conjunction
P. Prepositional phrase
M. No match
Answer. 
1. I 2. S 3. I 4. S 5. P 6. I 7. R 8. I 9. I 10. E 11. S 12. S 13. R 14. P 15. M 16. V

Making Waves

An earthquake is a shaking of the Earth’s crust. When an earthquake occurs beneath the sea, powerful waves may result. What is the Japanese name for these great waves?
To answer the question, name the part of speech of the underlined word in each sentence below. Choose your answers from the parts of speech that follow the sentences. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. One answer is not used.

1. Wind causes most waves on the ocean.
Answer. preposition

2. When winds blow lightly, waves are small and gentle.
Answer. adverb

3. Powerful winds can cause great storms and waves.
Answer. adjective

4. Victoria lives on the East Coast, close to the sea.
Answer. verb

5. She enjoys swimming and surfi ng.
Answer. conjunction

6. She and her friends love the beach.
Answer. pronoun

7. Victoria is always sad when the summer ends.
Answer. noun

Fill in the blanks.

Question. I will have finished ........................... the time you return.
A) by
B) when
C) as soon as

Answer : A

Question. I will leave .................................. I have finished packing.
A) when
B) as soon as
C) Either could be used here

Answer : C

Question. She went home .............................. she finished her job.
A) as soon as
B) when
C) after
D) All of these

Answer : A

Question. You should give me a call ..................................you finish.
A) when
B) while
C) no sooner

Answer : A

Question. I injured my leg .................................. I was playing football yesterday.
A) whenever
B) while
C) when

Answer : C

Question. I will pay you only .............................. you finish the job.
A) if
B) before
C) as soon as

Answer : A

Question. Wait here ............................ I come back.
A) when
B) until
C) as soon as

Answer : B

Question. You can come ........................... you want.
A) when
B) whenever
C) Either could be used here

Answer : A,B

Question. I did it ................................. he was away.
A) while
B) if

Answer : A

Question. I was hungry ..................................... I had nothing to eat.
A) because
B) though
C) so

Answer : A

Question. I hurt myself ................................... I play football.
A) when
B) whenever
C) Either could be used here

Answer : A,B

Question. I injured myself ............................... I was playing football yesterday.
A) while
B) as soon as
C) until

Answer : A

Question. Get ready ............................... the time I return.
A) by
B) when
C) until

Answer : A

Question. Will you wait here .............................. I come back?
A) until
B) till
C) unless
D) up to

Answer : A

Question. You can come ................................ you want.
A) when
B) whenever
C) Either could be used here

Answer : A,B

Question. No sooner did she receive the telegram, ................................ she left for her home.
A) when
B) before
C) than

Answer : C

Question. I will be happy .............................. I get the first prize.
A) if
B) whether
C) unless

Answer : A

Question. You must finish the job ............................... you leave.
A) before
B) when
C) until

Answer : B

Question. I will be happy ................................. I win.
A) if
B) unless
C) whether

Answer : A

Question. We went back .............................. it was raining.
A) because
B) though
C) so

Answer : A

Question. ........................... I was tired, I didn't stop working.
A) Although
B) Because
C) As

Answer : A

Question. You cannot go ............................... you have finished the job.
A) until
B) if
C) up to

Answer : A

Question. I will tell her ................................. she arrives.
Please select 2 correct answers
A) as
B) as soon as
C) when

Answer : B,C

Question. You will be paid ................................. you finish the job.
A) when
B) if
C) Either could be used here

Answer : A

Fill in the blanks with correct Conjunctions from the list given below:

[and, but, or, therefore, otherwise, so, still, as well as]

1. The box was heavy_____________ he could not lift it.
2. He failed_____________ he tried again.
3. Rashi is quite rich_____________ she is not happy.
4. She has passed_____________ her brother has failed.
5. Walk fast_____________ you will miss the train.
6. The sun rose_____________ the fog disappeared.
7. He_____________ his brother are very good players.
8. Tom worked very hard_____________ he didn’t stand first.
9. He is slow____________ steady.
10. Work hard_____________ you will fail.
11. Mohan is poor _____________ he is honest.
12. Varun came_____________ sat by my side.

Fill in the blanks with suitable Subordinate Conjunctions:

1. We waited_____________ our friend arrived.
2. This is the boy_____________ has stood first.
3. I returned home _____________ he had gone.
4. He found his watch _____________ he had left it.
5. _____________ it is raining, I cannot go to school.
6. He reached home_____________ the sun had set.
7. Make hay_____________ the sun shines.
8. Hurry up_____________ you are getting late.
9. This is the place_____________ the accident took place.
10. _____________ you sow, so shall you reap.