Class 8 Conjuctions Worksheet

Name: ___________________________ Class/Section: ___________ Date: ________________________

Learning Goal – By the end of this worksheet, you should be able to:

• identify different types of conjunctions;
• use coordinating, subordinating and correlative conjunctions correctly;
• combine sentences logically and accurately.

A. Identify the Conjunction

Underline the conjunction in each sentence and write its type:
Coordinating / Subordinating / Correlative

1. I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
   Type: __________________
2. We stayed indoors because the weather was stormy.
   Type: __________________
3. Either you apologise or you accept the consequences.
   Type: __________________
4. Riya studied hard, so she performed well in the examination.
   Type: __________________
5. Although he was tired, he completed the project.
   Type: __________________

B. Choose the Most Appropriate Conjunction

Choose the conjunction that best completes each sentence.

1. The road was flooded, ________ we had to take another route.
   a) but b) so c) although d) or
2. ________ you work consistently, you will improve your performance.
   a) If b) But c) Yet d) Nor
3. Meera is ________ intelligent ________ hardworking.
   a) either, or b) neither, nor c) both, and d) whether, or
4. He continued playing ________ he had injured his ankle.
   a) because b) although c) so d) and
   
5. Hurry up, ________ we will miss the beginning of the programme.
   a) and b) but c) or d) because

C. Combine the Sentences

Join each pair of sentences using the conjunction given in brackets. Make any necessary changes.

1. The shop was crowded. I waited patiently.
   (although)
2. Aarav forgot his umbrella. He got wet in the rain.
   (because)
3. You can take the blue bag. You can take the black bag.
   (either…or)
4. The team practised every day. They wanted to win the tournament.
   (so that)
5. She is not only a talented singer. She is also an excellent dancer.
   (not only…but also)

D. Spot and Correct the Error

Each sentence contains an incorrect use of a conjunction. Rewrite it correctly.

1. Although he was hungry, but he refused to eat.
2. Unless you do not hurry, you will miss the bus.
3. Both Rohan as well as Aman participated in the competition.
4. She stayed at home because she was feeling unwell, so she missed the meeting.
5. Either you must finish the work nor explain why you could not do it.

E. Complete the Meaning

Choose a suitable conjunction or pair of conjunctions. More than one answer may sometimes be possible, but choose the one that best expresses the intended meaning.

1. ________ the task looked difficult, the students did not give up.
   
2. You must submit your assignment today ________ you will lose marks.
   
3. ________ Priya ________ her sister enjoys classical music.
   
4. We waited at the station ________ the train finally arrived.
   
5. You will not understand the experiment ________ you read the instructions carefully.

F. Conjunction Challenge: Think Carefully!

In each pair, choose the sentence in which the conjunction is used correctly. Put a ✓ beside it.

1. ☐ Although it was raining, we went outside.
   ☐ Although it was raining, but we went outside.
   
2. ☐ I will call you when I reach home.
   ☐ I will call you and when I reach home.
   
3. ☐ Neither Kavya nor Ananya was present.
   ☐ Neither Kavya or Ananya was present.
   
4. ☐ He worked hard so that he could achieve his goal.
   ☐ He worked hard because so that he could achieve his goal.
   
5. ☐ Unless you practise, you cannot improve.
   ☐ Unless you do not practise, you cannot improve.

G. Application-Based Question

Read the paragraph carefully.

Neha wanted to participate in the inter-school debate competition. She was nervous because she had never spoken before a large audience. Although she was anxious, she practised every evening. Her brother helped her so that she could improve her arguments. On the day of the competition, she was both confident and well prepared. She spoke clearly, and the judges appreciated her performance.

Answer the following:

1. Find four conjunctions from the paragraph.
2. Write one subordinating conjunction from the paragraph.
3. Which conjunction in the paragraph forms a correlative pair?
4. What is the relationship expressed by although in the paragraph?
   a) Cause
   b) Contrast
   c) Choice
   d) Result

H. Writing Task – Use Conjunctions Creatively

Write 5–6 sentences on:  “A Day When Everything Went Wrong”

Your paragraph must include:

• one coordinating conjunction;
• one subordinating conjunction;
• one correlative conjunction pair;
• one conjunction showing cause or reason;
• one conjunction showing contrast.

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ANSWER KEY

A.

1. but — Coordinating
2. because — Subordinating
3. either…or — Correlative
4. so — Coordinating
5. although — Subordinating

B.

1. b) so
2. a) If
3. c) both, and
4. b) although
5. c) or

C. Possible Answers

1. Although the shop was crowded, I waited patiently.
2. Aarav got wet in the rain because he forgot his umbrella.
3. You can take either the blue bag or the black bag.
4. The team practised every day so that they could win the tournament.
5. She is not only a talented singer but also an excellent dancer.

D. Possible Corrections

1. Although he was hungry, he refused to eat.
2. Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus.
3. Both Rohan and Aman participated in the competition.
4. She stayed at home because she was feeling unwell.
5. Either you must finish the work or explain why you could not do it.

E. Possible Answers

1. Although
2. or / otherwise
3. Both…and
4. until / before
5. unless

F.

1. ✓ Although it was raining, we went outside.
2. ✓ I will call you when I reach home.
3. ✓ Neither Kavya nor Ananya was present.
4. ✓ He worked hard so that he could achieve his goal.
5. ✓ Unless you practise, you cannot improve.

G.

1. Any four: because, although, so that, both…and, and
2. because / although / so that
3. both…and
4. b) Contrast