Conjunction Exercises

Subordinating Conjunction Exercises

Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction
1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)

5. I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as, though, when)

6. We are leaving Wednesday _________ or not it rains. (if, whether, though)

7. Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes. (so that, unless,

or)

8. The musicians delivered a rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed

often. (though, as, once)

9. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)

10. Write this down _________ you forget. (or, when, lest)

Correlative Conjunction Exercises

Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction pair
1. I plan to take my vacation _________ in June _________ in July. (whether / or, either
/ or, as / if)
2. _________ I’m feeling happy _________ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude. (either
/ or, whether / or, when / I’m)
3. _________ had I taken my shoes off _________ I found out we had to leave again.
(no sooner / than, rather / than, whether / or)
4. _________ only is dark chocolate delicious, _________ it can be healthy. (whether /
or, not / but, just as / so)
5. _________ I have salad for dinner, _____________________I can have ice cream
for dessert. (if /then, when / than, whether / or)
6. _________ flowers _________ trees grow _________ during warm weather. (not
only / or, both / and, not / but)
7. _________ do we enjoy summer vacation, _________ we _________ enjoy winter
break. (whether / or, not only / but also, either / or)
8. Calculus is _________ easy _________ difficult _________ (not / but, both / and,
either / or)
 9. It’s _________ going to rain _________ snow tonight. (as / if, either / or, as / as)
10. Savory flavors are _________ sweet _________ sour. (often / and, neither / nor, both
/ and)

Coordinating Conjunction Exercises

Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunction
1. My car has a radio _________ a CD player. (but, or, and)
2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but,
nor, or)
3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)
4. I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view from the top of this building.
(and, yet, nor)
5. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)
6. Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream better? (or, nor, and)
7. I have to go to work at six, _________ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)
8. I was on time, _________ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)
9. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _________ she takes the bus everywhere. (but, yet, so)
10. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _________ there were several new artifacts
on display. (but, for, yet)

REPORTED SPEECH
Sentences are given in direct speech. Change them into indirect speech.

1. The teacher said to the boys, ‘Have you done your homework?’
2. The little girl asked the man, ‘Will you help me?’
3. Janaki said, ‘I have been reading this book.’
4. Mother said to the daughter, ‘Go and change your dress.’
5. Susie said, ‘I had read this book before I gave it to you.’
6. Mike said, ‘I will bring my piano.’
7. The officer told the clerk, ‘Bring me that file.’
8. Jane asked, ‘Have you read that book?’
9. Malathi asked, ‘Where is your watch?’
10. Sophia said, ‘I watched this movie last week.’
11. Mother asked, ‘What is the matter?’
12. Shyam said, ‘I can solve this problem.’

Active and Passive Voice

Exercise 1 Active and Passive Voice
Change the following sentences using the correct form of active and passive verbs.
Choose the answer from the given options:
1. The mistake ___________ to the students. (explained, was explained)
 2. That picture ____________ by my brother. (painted, was painted)
3. Boys ______kites in the sky. (flew, was flown)
4. He ____________ of the rats. (frightened, is frightened)
5. She ____________by his attitude. (shocked, was shocked)
6. All the trouble ______________ by your sister. (was caused, caused)
7. Girls _________ football in the garden. (are playing, playing)
8. We ___________vegetables in the garden. (grow, was growing)
9. She __________ him two thousand rupees last year. (lent, lend)
10. I _____________ my work. ( have completed, completed)
Exercise 2 Active to Passive Voice: Change the following sentences from active to
passive voice.
1. She elected him the team lead.
2. The boys laughed at the beggar.
3. The police caught the thief.
4. The soldiers attacked the troupe of the enemy.
5. The cat split the jug of water.
6. She has ordered the Pizza.
7. She will complete her task.
8. They will have got their money till now.
9. We grow vegetables.
10. Switch off the lights.
Exercise 3 Passive to Active Voice : Change the following sentences from active to
passive voice.
1. A novel has been written by Sita.
2. His lessons have been learned by him.
3. Has the work been completed by you?
4. Was the work completed by her?
5. The burglar has been caught by the police.
6. The match has been won by the boys of our school.
7. The tiger has been caught by the hunter.
8. Patients are looked after by the doctors.
9. My kit was stolen by somebody yesterday.
10. The man is arrested by the police.
 Modals Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb (can, could, may, might,
must, should, shall, will, would)
1. I ___ finish my homework before dinner. (obligation)
2. Neha ___ take this white umbrella; it looks like it will rain. (advice)
3. ___ I borrow your pencil for a moment? (permission)
4. She ___ be home by now, but I’m not sure. (possibility)
5. If I were you, I ___ apologize immediately. (suggestion)
6. They ___ be here any minute. (certainty)
7. He said he ___ help me with my project next week. (future intention)
8. ___ you like some coffee? (offer)
9. We ___ leave early tomorrow for the trip. (necessity)
10. You ___ not speak to strangers. (prohibition)

Exercise 2: Choose the correct modal verb

1. You ___ (should/must) wear a helmet while riding a bike. (strong advice)
2. I ___ (can/must) play the guitar when I was younger. (ability in the past)
3. Students ___ (can/could) leave early if they finish the test. (permission)
4. We ___ (should/will) visit our grandparents this weekend. (suggestion)
5. She ___ (may/shall) come to the party if she finishes her work on time. (possibility)

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences using modals

1. It is necessary for you to complete the assignment today.
2. It is not necessary to bring your own lunch tomorrow.
3. Is it possible for me to sit here?
4. It is necessary for you to wear a seatbelt while driving.
5. There is a rule that says you are not allowed to use your phone during the exam.
Exercise 4 – Identify the Modal Verb in the Following Sentences
Instructions: Identify the modal verb used in each of the following sentences and
write it down.
1. You must complete the project by Friday.
2. She can play the guitar really well.
3. We might go to the park if it doesn’t rain.
4. I should study for the exam tonight.
5. He could speak three languages when he was young.
6. They will arrive at the birthday party at around 9 PM.
7. You may leave the class after submitting your assignment.
8. We shall overcome this challenge together.
9. You must not touch that, it’s dangerous!
10. Would you like to join us for dinner?