RBSE Solutions Class 5 English Grammar Connectives Conjunctions

इन वाक्यों को देखें –

1. Kiran and Kavita went to market.
2. Simran gave Neeshu a book and an inkpot.
3. Ankit went to see Rohit but he was 'not there.
4. Give Tannu tea or coffee.

उपरोक्त वाक्यों में and, but, or का प्रयोग क्रमशः वाक्य (i) में Kiran और Kavita, वाक्य (ii) में a book it an inkpot, alera (iii) में Ankit went to see Rohit और he was not there तथा वाक्य (iv) में tea और coffee को जोड़ने के लिए किया। गया है। अतः and, but एवं or यहाँ conjunctions हैं। इन्हें connecting words भी कहते हैं।

[नोट – चूँकि आपकी पाठ्यपुस्तक में Co-ordinative Conjunctions – 'and', 'but' तथा 'or' ही दिए हैं, अतः यहाँ भी केवल इन्हें ही समझाया जा रहा है।]

1. 'and' का प्रयोग information (सूचना) को जोड़ने के लिए किया जाता है।
2. 'or' का प्रयोग विकल्पों को जोड़ने के लिए किया जाता है।
3. 'but' का प्रयोग different information (भिन्न सूचना) को जोड़ने के लिए किया जाता है।

2. You and I are teachers.

Pronoun Pronoun
Subject Subject

Two subjects

3. Pooja and I went to Dabla.

Noun Pronoun
Subject Subject

Two subjects

4. Rohit or Manjeet chews gutkha.

Noun Noun

Two subjects

5. Seema will go to Kashmir or Chennai to spend her summer vacation.

6. I like you and your friends.

Pronoun Noun
Object Object

Two objects

7. Satish is poor but honest.

Adjective Adjective

Two adjectives

10. Neha is good but her brother is bad.

Sentence Sentence

Two sentences

11. She is a doctor who lives in Jaipur and whose beloved lives in Ajmer.

Clause Clause

Two clauses

उपरोक्त वाक्यों में आपने देखा कि Coordinating Conjunctions – and, but, or का प्रयोग क्रमशः दो Nouns, दो Pronouns, एक Noun और एक Pronoun, एक Pronoun और एक Noun, दो Adjectives, दो Adverbs, दो Phrases, दो Sentences तथा दो Clauses को जोड़ने के लिए किया गया है। ये समान श्रेणी/कोटि के शब्द हैं।

Exercise : 1

Join the following pairs of sentences with the connectives given in the brackets.
कोष्ठकों में दिए गए connectives की सहायता से निम्न वाक्यों के जोड़ों को जोड़िए।

Question 1. My friend lives in Dabla. I live in Jaipur. (and)
Answer: My friend lives in Dabla and I live in Jaipur. The word 'and' joins these two related ideas.
In simple words: My friend lives in Dabla and I live in Jaipur.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'and' to combine two sentences that share a similar idea or describe something that happens together.

Question 2. Take it. Leave it. (or)
Answer: Take it or leave it. The word 'or' is used here to present two different choices.
In simple words: You can either take it or leave it.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Or' is perfect for showing options where you have to pick one from many.

Question 3. Work hard. You will get failed. (or)
Answer: Work hard or you will get failed. This shows that if one thing doesn't happen, the other negative outcome will.
In simple words: Work hard, otherwise you will fail.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Or' can also link a command with a warning of what will happen if the command is not followed.

Question 4. She is regular. She is dull. (but)
Answer: She is regular but dull. 'But' helps connect two contrasting ideas about the same person or thing.
In simple words: She comes regularly, but she is not smart.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'but' when you want to show a contrast or something unexpected between two statements.

Question 5. I am a boy. I am a student. (and)
Answer: I am a boy and a student. 'And' joins two descriptive facts about the same person.
In simple words: I am a boy and also a student.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'And' adds more information to the first statement, showing both things are true.

Question 6. She reads in this school. He reads in this school. (and)
Answer: She and he read in this school. 'And' can combine subjects that perform the same action.
In simple words: Both she and he study in this school.

🎯 Exam Tip: When two people do the same thing, 'and' can join them as a combined subject for the verb.

Question 7. He takes tea. He takes coffee. (or)
Answer: He takes tea or coffee. 'Or' shows a choice between two different items someone might take.
In simple words: He can have either tea or coffee.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Or' is used when only one of the options is chosen or applies.

Question 8. She is poor. She is honest. (but)
Answer: She is poor but honest. 'But' highlights that even though she is poor, she has the good quality of being honest.
In simple words: She is poor, but she is also honest.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'but' to show a positive quality that exists despite a challenging situation.

Question 9. Rahul took juice. Kapil took juice. (and)
Answer: Rahul and Kapil took juice. 'And' combines the names of two people who did the same action.
In simple words: Both Rahul and Kapil drank juice.

🎯 Exam Tip: For actions done by multiple subjects, 'and' efficiently links them before the verb.

Question 10. The poor Indians think how to earn money. The rich Indians think how to invest money. (but)
Answer: The poor Indians think how to earn money but the rich Indians think how to invest money. 'But' contrasts the different concerns of two groups.
In simple words: Poor people think about earning money, but rich people think about investing it.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing differences between two groups or ideas, 'but' clearly shows the distinction.

Exercise: 2

Question 2. Will you take milk ......... lassi?
(a) but
(b) and
(c) or
(d) None of the options
Answer: (c) or
In simple words: When you are given two choices, like milk or lassi, you use 'or' to connect them.

🎯 Exam Tip: The word 'or' is used to show a choice between two or more things.

Question 3. Sita called Kailash ......... he did not answer.
(a) and
(b) but
(c) or
(d) None of the options
Answer: (b) but
In simple words: 'But' is used here to show that even though Sita called Kailash, something opposite happened: he did not answer.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'But' helps to link two ideas where the second idea is a contrast or opposite of the first.

Question 4. Jaya is eighty years old ......... her eyes are still sharp.
(a) but
(b) or
(c) and
(d) None of the options
Answer: (a) but
In simple words: Although Jaya is very old, her eyesight is still good. 'But' shows this surprising contrast.

🎯 Exam Tip: When something is true despite an expected contradiction, 'but' is the correct connective.

Question 5. We went home ......... played Kabaddi.
(a) but
(b) and
(c) or
(d) None of the options
Answer: (b) and
In simple words: 'And' is used here to show that two actions happened one after another: first we went home, then we played Kabaddi.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'And' connects actions that happen in sequence or are complementary to each other.

Question 6. Priya wanted to buy a newspaper ......... didn't have enough money.
(a) and
(b) or
(c) but
(d) None of the options
Answer: (c) but
In simple words: Priya wanted a newspaper, but she couldn't buy it because she had no money. 'But' shows the reason why her wish could not come true.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'but' to introduce an obstacle or a reason why an initial desire or plan couldn't be fulfilled.

Question 8. The bus was crowded ......... Mukesh managed to get in.
(a) but
(b) and
(c) or
(d) None of the options
Answer: (a) but
In simple words: Even though the bus was full, Mukesh still found a way to get on. 'But' connects the crowded bus with the unexpected success of getting in.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'But' is ideal for showing an action that happens despite a difficulty or challenge.

Question 9. We went to the station ......... the train had gone.
(a) and
(b) but
(c) or
(d) None of the options
Answer: (b) but
In simple words: We went to the station, but unfortunately, the train was already gone. 'But' highlights the disappointing outcome after reaching the station.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'but' to express a contrast where the second part of the sentence introduces a negative or unexpected result.

Question 10. Mukesh ......... Ravi are in class IV.
(a) but
(b) or
(c) and
(d) None of the options
Answer: (c) and
In simple words: Both Mukesh and Ravi are students in the same class, Class IV. 'And' joins their names because they share the same information.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'And' is used to connect two or more people, things, or ideas that are equally true or apply together.

EXERCISE : 3

(Based on the textbook)

Fill in the blanks with correct conjunction picking out from those given in the brackets at the end of the sentence –
वाक्यों के अंत में दिए गए कोष्ठकों से उपयुक्त conjunction का चयन कर रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ती करों -

Question 1. Shivam ......... Nitin were happy to have learnt pranayam. (but, and, or)
Answer: Shivam and Nitin were happy to have learnt pranayam. 'And' is used here because both Shivam and Nitin share the same feeling and action.
In simple words: Shivam and Nitin were both happy after learning pranayam.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'and' to connect two subjects who perform the same action or share the same state.

Question 2. Mooshakraj was very happy ......... pleased with Gajraj. (and, or, but)
Answer: Mooshakraj was very happy and pleased with Gajraj. 'And' combines two similar positive feelings.
In simple words: Mooshakraj was very happy and also pleased with Gajraj.

🎯 Exam Tip: When two adjectives describe a similar positive emotion, 'and' connects them well.

Question 3. There we don't think whether our household activities are our jobs ......... not. (but, or, and)
Answer: There we don't think whether our household activities are our jobs or not. 'Or' presents two possibilities for the thought process.
In simple words: We don't think if our house chores are our job or not.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Or' is used to show a choice between two options, even when thinking about something.

Question 4. We'll make our classroom ......... school clean. (or, and, but)
Answer: We'll make our classroom and school clean. 'And' connects two places that will both be made clean.
In simple words: We will clean both our classroom and the school.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'and' when two nouns or places are equally involved in the action.

Question 5. Ravan kidnapped Sita ......... took her to Lanka. (and, or, but)
Answer: Ravan kidnapped Sita and took her to Lanka. 'And' links two consecutive actions performed by Ravan.
In simple words: Ravan first kidnapped Sita and then took her to Lanka.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'And' is often used to show a sequence of events where one action follows another.

Question 6. The effigies caught fire ......... burnt to ashes. (but, and, or)
Answer: The effigies caught fire and burnt to ashes. 'And' connects two actions that logically follow each other.
In simple words: The effigies caught fire and were completely turned into ashes.

🎯 Exam Tip: When an action leads directly to a result, 'and' can join the cause and effect.

Question 7. Keep your mouth shut while flying ......... you will fall down. (but, or, and)
Answer: Keep your mouth shut while flying or you will fall down. 'Or' presents a choice between following an instruction or facing a negative consequence.
In simple words: Close your mouth while flying, otherwise you will fall.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Or' is often used in warnings, showing what happens if advice is not followed.

Question 8. Twinkling at me from floor or wall ......... ceiling. (or, but, and)
Answer: Twinkling at me from floor or wall or ceiling. 'Or' indicates that the twinkling could be coming from any of these locations.
In simple words: It was twinkling at me from the floor, or the wall, or the ceiling.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'or' to list multiple possibilities for a location or source.

Choose correct connectives (and/but) to complete the sentences :
वाक्यों को पूरा करने के लिए सही connectives (and/but) चुनिये –

Question 1. Sarita ......... Rabia are good friends ...... they live in different villages. They study science, Maths ......... English together.
Answer: Sarita and Rabia are good friends but they live in different villages. They study science, Maths and English together. 'And' connects friends and subjects, while 'but' shows the contrast in their living places.
In simple words: Sarita and Rabia are good friends. They live in different villages but study science, Maths, and English together.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'and' for things that are similar or happen together, and 'but' for contrasting information.

Question 2. Meena ......... Rehana are good friends ......... they read in different classes.
Answer: Meena and Rehana are good friends but they read in different classes. 'And' connects their friendship, and 'but' highlights the difference in their classes.
In simple words: Meena and Rehana are good friends, but they study in different classes.

🎯 Exam Tip: When connecting two people, use 'and'; when showing a difference between them, use 'but'.

Question 3. I take rice ......... chapatis in my lunch.
Answer: I take rice and chapatis in my lunch. 'And' joins two food items that are typically eaten together.
In simple words: I eat both rice and chapatis for my lunch.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'and' when you want to mention multiple items that are part of the same meal or group.

Question 4. Mohan ......... Sohan are brothers ......... they live like friends. They go market ......... school together.
Answer: Mohan and Sohan are brothers and they live like friends. They go market and school together. 'And' connects brothers, their friendship, and their shared activities.
In simple words: Mohan and Sohan are brothers and also friends. They go to the market and school together.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'And' is versatile for connecting multiple related facts or actions in a descriptive sentence.

Question 5. Ram ......... Hari live in a rented house ........... their standard of living is different. They like to play cricket ......... football.
Answer: Ram and Hari live in a rented house but their standard of living is different. They like to play cricket and football. 'And' connects the people and the sports, while 'but' shows the difference in their living standards.
In simple words: Ram and Hari live in a rented house, but they have different lifestyles. They enjoy playing cricket and football.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use 'and' to list similar interests and 'but' to point out differences between people or situations.

Question 6. Fireworks ......... crackers explode in the air ......... they can be harmful to us. The rich ......... the poor enjoy them equally.
Answer: Fireworks and crackers explode in the air but they can be harmful to us. The rich and the poor enjoy them equally. 'And' connects similar items (fireworks/crackers) and groups (rich/poor). 'But' indicates a danger despite the enjoyment.
In simple words: Fireworks and crackers burst in the air, but they can hurt us. Both rich and poor people enjoy them the same way.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing items that are both entertaining and dangerous, use 'and' for the items and 'but' for the warning.

Question 7. You like it or not ......... I continue to study ......... play with you.
Answer: You like it or not but I continue to study and play with you. 'But' shows a contrast with the listener's preference, and 'and' connects two actions the speaker continues to do.
In simple words: Whether you like it or not, I will keep studying and playing with you.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'But' can be used to emphasize that an action will continue regardless of others' opinions.

Question 8. Cows ......... buffaloes are known of the some family ......... their nature is different. I like cows ......... buffaloes because they are very helpful for us.
Answer: Cows and buffaloes are known of the some family but their nature is different. I like cows and buffaloes because they are very helpful for us. 'And' connects similar animals and reasons, while 'but' points out the difference in their nature.
In simple words: Cows and buffaloes are from the same animal family, but they have different natures. I like both cows and buffaloes because they help us a lot.

🎯 Exam Tip: When discussing categories of animals, 'and' connects similar types, and 'but' highlights key differences.

Question 9. A tortoise ......... a rabbit were fast race together ......... the rabbit was defeated. Now the tortoise the rabbit are enemies to each other.
Answer: A tortoise and a rabbit were fast race together but the rabbit was defeated. Now the tortoise and the rabbit are enemies to each other. 'And' links the participants and their subsequent enmity. 'But' shows the unexpected outcome of the race.
In simple words: A tortoise and a rabbit had a fast race, but the rabbit lost. Now, the tortoise and the rabbit are enemies.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'and' for joint actions or states and 'but' for contrasting results or unexpected turns.

Question 10. Take it or leave it. It is your choice ......... I like it very much. Men ......... women have different choices.
Answer: Take it or leave it. It is your choice but I like it very much. Men and women have different choices. 'But' contrasts personal preference with the listener's choice. 'And' connects two different groups (men and women).
In simple words: Take it or leave it, it's your decision. But I really like it. Men and women have different options.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'but' to express your own strong feelings even if someone else has a choice, and 'and' to connect groups of people.

Question 11. Mukesh ......... Ravi are good friends ......... their studies' habits ........... other hobbies are different.
Answer: Mukesh and Ravi are good friends but their studies' habits and other hobbies are different. 'And' connects the friends and their differing hobbies, while 'but' shows the contrast in their study habits.
In simple words: Mukesh and Ravi are good friends, but their study habits and other hobbies are different.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'And' can combine similar elements, and 'but' is used to introduce a difference or contrast.

Question 12. My grandfather is eighty years old ......... he can read books ......... newspapers without spectacles. I ......... very surprised at his eye sight.
Answer: My grandfather is eighty years old but he can read books and newspapers without spectacles. I am very surprised at his eyesight. 'But' shows the surprising ability despite age, 'and' connects the reading materials, and the last part is a statement of surprise.
In simple words: My grandfather is 80 years old, but he can read books and newspapers without glasses. I am very surprised by his good eyesight.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'but' to show a remarkable ability despite age, and 'and' to list items that are part of the same action.