1. Join into a simple sentence:
He finished his homework. He went to play.
(a) He went to play after he finished his homework. (b) He went to play, and he finished his homework. (c) Having finished his homework, he went to play. (d) He went to play but finished his homework.
✅ Correct Answer: (c)
🔷📘 Explanation: Subject same, one action before another → use perfect participle → "Having finished his homework, he went to play."
2. Join into a simple sentence:
He wanted to learn French. He went to Paris.
(a) He went to Paris so that he could learn French. (b) He went to Paris, and he wanted to learn French. (c) He went to Paris to learn French. (d) He wanted to learn French, therefore he went to Paris.
✅ Correct Answer: (c)
🔷📘 Explanation: Purpose shown → use infinitive (to learn).
3. Join into a simple sentence:
The sun set. We returned home.
(a) After the sun set, we returned home. (b) We returned home after sunset. (c) We returned home, and the sun set. (d) We returned home because the sun set.
✅ Correct Answer: (b)
🔷📘 Explanation: Use prepositional phrase of time → "after sunset."
4. Join into a simple sentence:
Rabindranath Tagore was a poet. He won the Nobel Prize.
(a) Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize because he was a poet. (b) Rabindranath Tagore, a poet, won the Nobel Prize. (c) Rabindranath Tagore was a poet and won the Nobel Prize. (d) Rabindranath Tagore who was a poet won the Nobel Prize.
✅ Correct Answer: (b)
🔷📘 Explanation: Same noun described twice → apposition.
5. Join into a simple sentence:
The rain stopped. We resumed play.
(a) The rain having stopped, we resumed play. (b) We resumed play after the rain stopped. (c) We resumed play, and the rain stopped. (d) We resumed play because the rain stopped.
✅ Correct Answer: (a)
🔷📘 Explanation: Condition shown → absolute phrase used.
6. Join into a simple sentence:
He went to London. He studied law.
(a) He went to London so that he could study law. (b) He went to London, and he studied law. (c) He went to London for studying law. (d) He studied law when he went to London.
✅ Correct Answer: (c)
🔷📘 Explanation: Purpose expressed → gerund form after preposition “for”.
7. Join into a simple sentence:
He was tired. He could not continue the work.
(a) Being tired, he could not continue the work. (b) He could not continue the work because he was tired. (c) He could not continue the work, and he was tired. (d) Although tired, he could not continue the work.
✅ Correct Answer: (a)
🔷📘 Explanation: Subject same → present participle (being tired).
8. Join into a simple sentence:
He opened the box. He found the gold.
(a) He opened the box, so he found the gold. (b) He found the gold when he opened the box. (c) On opening the box, he found the gold. (d) He found the gold, and he opened the box.
✅ Correct Answer: (c)
🔷📘 Explanation: Use preposition + gerund phrase ("On opening").
9. Join into a simple sentence:
The man was very rich. He helped the poor.
(a) Being very rich, the man helped the poor. (b) The man was very rich and helped the poor. (c) The man who was rich helped the poor. (d) The man helped the poor because he was rich.
✅ Correct Answer: (a)
🔷📘 Explanation: Subject same → reduce into present participle phrase.
10. Join into a simple sentence:
He was honest. He never cheated anyone.
(a) He was honest but never cheated anyone. (b) Being honest, he never cheated anyone. (c) He never cheated anyone because he was honest. (d) He was honest, so he never cheated anyone.
✅ Correct Answer: (b)
🔷📘 Explanation: One quality explains the other → participle phrase.
📝 11. Which is the correct simple sentence formed from the given pair?
He saw a snake. He ran away.
a) He ran away because he saw a snake. b) He saw a snake and he ran away. c) Seeing a snake, he ran away. d) He saw a snake when he ran away.
✅ Answer: (c) Seeing a snake, he ran away.
💡 Explanation: When subject is same, one action follows another → use present participle.
📝 12. Which option joins the sentences into a simple one?
He finished his work. He took rest.
a) Having finished his work, he took rest. b) He took rest after he finished his work. c) He finished his work and he took rest. d) He finished his work because he wanted to take rest.
✅ Answer: (a) Having finished his work, he took rest.
💡 Explanation: One action before another → use perfect participle (Having + past participle).
📝 13. Choose the correct simple sentence:
The boy was very hungry. He ate the food at once.
a) The boy, being very hungry, ate the food at once. b) The boy ate the food because he was hungry. c) The boy ate the food, and he was very hungry. d) The boy was very hungry and ate the food.
✅ Answer: (a) The boy, being very hungry, ate the food at once.
💡 Explanation: Use present participle (being hungry) for same subject + reason.
📝 14. Which is the best transformation into a simple sentence?
He failed in the test. He did not work hard.
a) He failed in the test because he did not work hard. b) Not working hard, he failed in the test. c) He did not work hard, and he failed. d) He did not work hard when he failed.
✅ Answer: (b) Not working hard, he failed in the test.
💡 Explanation: Negative participle form → Not + V-ing.
📝 15. Choose the correct option joining into a simple sentence:
She was tired. She went to bed early.
a) She went to bed early because she was tired. b) Being tired, she went to bed early. c) She was tired and went to bed early. d) She went to bed early after she was tired.
✅ Answer: (b) Being tired, she went to bed early.
💡 Explanation: Same subject, cause expressed → participle phrase (Being tired).
📝 16. Identify the correct simple sentence:
He was absent. He was ill.
a) He was absent and ill. b) He was absent because he was ill. c) He was ill, and he was absent. d) Being ill, he was absent.
✅ Answer: (d) Being ill, he was absent.
💡 Explanation: Use participle when illness explains reason of absence.
📝 17. Which simple sentence is correct?
She wanted to buy a pen. She went to the market.
a) She went to the market and bought a pen. b) She went to the market to buy a pen. c) She went to the market because she wanted to buy a pen. d) She went to the market, so she bought a pen.
✅ Answer: (b) She went to the market to buy a pen.
💡 Explanation: Express purpose with infinitive of purpose.
📝 18. Choose the correct simple transformation:
He spoke the truth. He was fearless.
a) He spoke the truth fearlessly. b) He was fearless, so he spoke the truth. c) He spoke the truth because he was fearless. d) He was fearless and spoke the truth.
✅ Answer: (a) He spoke the truth fearlessly.
💡 Explanation: Convert adjective “fearless” into adverb “fearlessly” to join.
📝 19. Which is the correct simple sentence?
The train arrived. We rushed to the platform.
a) The train having arrived, we rushed to the platform. b) The train arrived and we rushed. c) The train arrived, so we rushed. d) We rushed to the platform because the train arrived.
✅ Answer: (a) The train having arrived, we rushed to the platform.
💡 Explanation: One action (arrival) before another → absolute phrase with having + V3.
📝 20. Choose the correct simple joining:
He was poor. He was honest.
a) He was poor and honest. b) He was poor but honest. c) He was poor because he was honest. d) Though poor, he was honest.
✅ Answer: (d) Though poor, he was honest.
💡 Explanation: Express contrast in simple sentence → Though + adjective.
📝 21. Which option is the correct simple sentence?
He was very tired. He could not walk.
a) He was tired, so he could not walk. b) He could not walk because he was tired. c) Being very tired, he could not walk. d) He was tired and could not walk.
✅ Answer: (c) Being very tired, he could not walk.
💡 Explanation: Use present participle “Being very tired” to combine into a simple sentence.
📝 22. Choose the correct simple joining:
The man was guilty. He remained silent.
a) The man was guilty and remained silent. b) The man, being guilty, remained silent. c) The man remained silent because he was guilty. d) He was guilty, so he remained silent.
✅ Answer: (b) The man, being guilty, remained silent.
💡 Explanation: “Being guilty” explains the reason in simple sentence form.
📝 23. Identify the proper simple sentence:
He will win the prize. He works hard.
a) Working hard, he will win the prize. b) Because he works hard, he will win the prize. c) He works hard, and he will win the prize. d) He will win the prize, so he works hard.
✅ Answer: (a) Working hard, he will win the prize.
💡 Explanation: Present participle “Working hard” expresses cause for same subject.
📝 24. Which option is a correct simple transformation?
He may be poor. He is honest.
a) He may be poor, but he is honest. b) He is honest although poor. c) He is honest because he is poor. d) He is poor and honest.
✅ Answer: (b) He is honest although poor.
💡 Explanation: “Although + adjective” expresses contrast in simple sentence form.
📝 25. Choose the correct simple sentence:
The sun rose. The fog disappeared.
a) The sun rose, so the fog disappeared. b) The fog disappeared because the sun rose. c) The sun having risen, the fog disappeared. d) The sun rose and the fog disappeared.
✅ Answer: (c) The sun having risen, the fog disappeared.
💡 Explanation: One action before another → absolute phrase with “having + V3.”
📝 26. Which simple joining is correct?
He worked hard. He passed the examination.
a) He worked hard and passed the examination. b) Working hard, he passed the examination. c) He passed the examination because he worked hard. d) He worked hard, so he passed the examination.
✅ Answer: (b) Working hard, he passed the examination.
💡 Explanation: Present participle “working hard” compresses the cause into a phrase.
📝 27. Identify the correct simple form:
The boy was punished. He had told a lie.
a) The boy was punished because he told a lie. b) The boy told a lie and was punished. c) The boy having told a lie, was punished. d) The boy told a lie, so he was punished.
✅ Answer: (c) The boy having told a lie, was punished.
💡 Explanation: “Having + V3” shows the earlier action (telling a lie).
📝 28. Which is the best simple sentence?
He got up early. He caught the train.
a) He got up early and caught the train. b) He caught the train because he got up early. c) Having got up early, he caught the train. d) He got up early, so he caught the train.
✅ Answer: (c) Having got up early, he caught the train.
💡 Explanation: Perfect participle shows one completed action before the next.
📝 29. Choose the correct simple transformation:
He completed his studies. He went abroad.
a) He completed his studies and went abroad. b) Having completed his studies, he went abroad. c) He went abroad because he completed his studies. d) He completed his studies, so he went abroad.
✅ Answer: (b) Having completed his studies, he went abroad.
💡 Explanation: Earlier action (completion of studies) → expressed by perfect participle.
📝 30. Which is the proper simple sentence?
He was old. He could not walk fast.
a) He was old, and he could not walk fast. b) Being old, he could not walk fast. c) He could not walk fast because he was old. d) He was old, so he could not walk fast.
✅ Answer: (b) Being old, he could not walk fast.
💡 Explanation: “Being old” works as participle phrase showing cause in simple structure.
📝 31. Which option is a correct complex sentence?
He confessed his guilt. He was forgiven.
a) Because he confessed his guilt, he was forgiven. b) He confessed his guilt and was forgiven. c) Confessing his guilt, he was forgiven. d) He confessed his guilt; therefore, he was forgiven.
✅ Answer: (a) Because he confessed his guilt, he was forgiven.
💡 Explanation: Complex sentence uses a subordinate clause with “because” to show cause.
📝 32. Choose the correct complex form:
I was late. The train had left.
a) The train had left; I was late. b) As I was late, the train had left. c) I was late and the train had left. d) The train left, being late.
✅ Answer: (b) As I was late, the train had left.
💡 Explanation: Complex sentence → Subordinating conjunction “as” shows cause.
📝 33. Which complex joining is correct?
He worked hard. He might succeed.
a) If he worked hard, he might succeed. b) He worked hard, so he might succeed. c) He worked hard and succeeded. d) He worked hard to succeed.
✅ Answer: (a) If he worked hard, he might succeed.
💡 Explanation: “If-clause” introduces condition → hallmark of complex sentence.
📝 34. Identify the complex sentence:
The sun set. We returned home.
a) The sun set and we returned home. b) As soon as the sun set, we returned home. c) The sun having set, we returned home. d) The sun set; therefore, we returned home.
✅ Answer: (b) As soon as the sun set, we returned home.
💡 Explanation: Complex sentence with subordinate time clause “as soon as.”
📝 35. Which is a correct complex transformation?
He was poor. He was honest.
a) He was poor but honest. b) Though he was poor, he was honest. c) He was poor; he was honest. d) He was poor and honest.
✅ Answer: (b) Though he was poor, he was honest.
💡 Explanation: “Though” introduces a concessive clause → complex structure.
📝 36. Which complex joining is correct?
He is ill. He cannot attend school.
a) He is ill and cannot attend school. b) Because he is ill, he cannot attend school. c) He is ill; he cannot attend school. d) Being ill, he cannot attend school.
✅ Answer: (b) Because he is ill, he cannot attend school.
💡 Explanation: Cause introduced by “because” = subordinate clause.
📝 37. Correct complex form:
He worked hard. He failed.
a) Though he worked hard, he failed. b) He worked hard, yet he failed. c) He worked hard and failed. d) Working hard, he failed.
✅ Answer: (a) Though he worked hard, he failed.
💡 Explanation: “Though” makes a subordinate concessive clause.
📝 38. Which is a complex sentence?
The boy is honest. Everybody loves him.
a) The boy is honest, so everybody loves him. b) Everybody loves the boy because he is honest. c) The boy is honest and everybody loves him. d) The boy, being honest, is loved by everybody.
✅ Answer: (b) Everybody loves the boy because he is honest.
💡 Explanation: “Because he is honest” → subordinate adverbial clause of reason.
📝 39. Identify the complex transformation:
He made a promise. He kept it.
a) He made a promise and kept it. b) He made a promise which he kept. c) He made a promise; he kept it. d) Having made a promise, he kept it.
✅ Answer: (b) He made a promise which he kept.
💡 Explanation: “Which he kept” → relative clause = complex structure.
📝 40. Choose the correct complex joining:
I know the man. He stole the watch.
a) I know the man who stole the watch. b) I know the man; he stole the watch. c) I know the man and he stole the watch. d) I know the man, he stole the watch.
✅ Answer: (a) I know the man who stole the watch.
💡 Explanation: Relative pronoun “who” introduces adjective clause.
📝 41. Which option is a correct complex sentence?
He may be slow. He is sure to win.
a) He may be slow, but he is sure to win. b) Although he may be slow, he is sure to win. c) He may be slow and he is sure to win. d) He is slow; he will win.
✅ Answer: (b) Although he may be slow, he is sure to win.
💡 Explanation: “Although” introduces concessive subordinate clause.
📝 42. Identify the correct complex form:
He is rich. He is not proud.
a) He is rich, yet not proud. b) He is rich and not proud. c) Though he is rich, he is not proud. d) He is rich; he is not proud.
✅ Answer: (c) Though he is rich, he is not proud.
💡 Explanation: Concessive subordinate clause with “though.”
📝 43. Correct complex sentence:
He was absent. He was ill.
a) He was absent, so he was ill. b) He was absent because he was ill. c) He was absent and ill. d) Being ill, he was absent.
✅ Answer: (b) He was absent because he was ill.
💡 Explanation: Reason clause with “because.”
📝 44. Choose the proper complex joining:
I waited for him. He did not come.
a) I waited for him, but he did not come. b) Although I waited for him, he did not come. c) I waited for him; he did not come. d) I waited for him and he did not come.
✅ Answer: (b) Although I waited for him, he did not come.
💡 Explanation: Concessive clause “although” makes it complex.
📝 45. Which complex sentence is correct?
He may be old. He can work hard.
a) He may be old, yet he can work hard. b) Although he may be old, he can work hard. c) He may be old; he can work hard. d) He may be old and work hard.
✅ Answer: (b) Although he may be old, he can work hard.
💡 Explanation: Complex = concessive clause with “although.”
📝 46. Correct complex joining:
He is honest. He will pass the test.
a) As he is honest, he will pass the test. b) He is honest and will pass the test. c) He is honest; he will pass the test. d) He is honest, so he will pass.
✅ Answer: (a) As he is honest, he will pass the test.
💡 Explanation: “As he is honest” → subordinate cause clause.
📝 47. Which is a complex form?
I was surprised. He won the race.
a) He won the race and I was surprised. b) I was surprised when he won the race. c) He won the race; I was surprised. d) He won the race, I was surprised.
✅ Answer: (b) I was surprised when he won the race.
💡 Explanation: “When he won the race” → adverbial time clause.
📝 48. Identify the complex sentence:
He saw a snake. He ran away.
a) He saw a snake and ran away. b) He ran away because he saw a snake. c) He saw a snake; he ran away. d) He saw a snake, so he ran away.
✅ Answer: (b) He ran away because he saw a snake.
💡 Explanation: Subordinate clause of reason introduced by “because.”
📝 49. Choose the proper complex transformation:
He was poor. He was happy.
a) He was poor but happy. b) Though he was poor, he was happy. c) He was poor and happy. d) He was poor, yet happy.
✅ Answer: (b) Though he was poor, he was happy.
💡 Explanation: “Though” expresses concession in a complex clause.
📝 50. Correct complex joining:
The boy is very clever. He solved the sum easily.
a) The boy solved the sum easily because he is very clever. b) The boy is very clever and solved the sum easily. c) The boy, being clever, solved the sum easily. d) The boy is clever; he solved the sum easily.
✅ Answer: (a) The boy solved the sum easily because he is very clever.
💡 Explanation: Cause clause “because he is very clever.”
📝 51. Which is a correct complex sentence?
He must work hard. He will not pass.
a) He must work hard, otherwise he will not pass. b) If he does not work hard, he will not pass. c) He must work hard and he will pass. d) He must work hard, so he will pass.
✅ Answer: (b) If he does not work hard, he will not pass.
💡 Explanation: Conditional clause introduced by “if.”
📝 52. Identify the complex joining:
He is not rich. He cannot buy the car.
a) He is not rich and cannot buy the car. b) As he is not rich, he cannot buy the car. c) He is not rich; he cannot buy the car. d) He is not rich; therefore he cannot buy the car.
✅ Answer: (b) As he is not rich, he cannot buy the car.
💡 Explanation: “As he is not rich” is a subordinate cause clause.
📝 53. Correct complex transformation:
He was very tired. He could not walk.
a) He was tired, so he could not walk. b) He could not walk because he was very tired. c) He was tired and could not walk. d) Being tired, he could not walk.
✅ Answer: (b) He could not walk because he was very tired.
💡 Explanation: Cause clause → subordinate “because.”
📝 54. Which option is a correct complex sentence?
I heard the news. I was glad.
a) I was glad because I heard the news. b) I heard the news and was glad. c) Hearing the news, I was glad. d) I heard the news; I was glad.
✅ Answer: (a) I was glad because I heard the news.
💡 Explanation: “Because I heard the news” → adverbial reason clause.
📝 55. Complex sentence choice:
She is kind. She helps the poor.
a) Because she is kind, she helps the poor. b) She is kind and helps the poor. c) She is kind; she helps the poor. d) She is kind, so she helps the poor.
✅ Answer: (a) Because she is kind, she helps the poor.
💡 Explanation: Subordinate reason clause.
📝 56. Identify the correct complex form:
You work hard. You will succeed.
a) You work hard, you will succeed. b) If you work hard, you will succeed. c) Work hard and you will succeed. d) Work hard; you will succeed.
✅ Answer: (b) If you work hard, you will succeed.
💡 Explanation: Condition clause with “if.”
📝 57. Which is a complex sentence?
He does not spend money. He is miserly.
a) He does not spend money, so he is miserly. b) He is miserly because he does not spend money. c) He is miserly and does not spend money. d) He does not spend money; he is miserly.
✅ Answer: (b) He is miserly because he does not spend money.
💡 Explanation: Reason clause with “because.”
📝 58. Correct complex sentence:
He told me something. It surprised me.
a) He told me something and it surprised me. b) What he told me surprised me. c) He told me something; it surprised me. d) He told me something, I was surprised.
✅ Answer: (b) What he told me surprised me.
💡 Explanation: Noun clause “What he told me” = subject of the sentence.
📝 59. Which option is complex?
I know him. He is my teacher.
a) I know him because he is my teacher. b) I know him; he is my teacher. c) I know him and he is my teacher. d) I know him, he is my teacher.
✅ Answer: (a) I know him because he is my teacher.
💡 Explanation: “Because he is my teacher” = subordinate clause.
📝 60. Correct complex joining:
He was late. He missed the train.
a) He missed the train because he was late. b) He was late and missed the train. c) He was late; he missed the train. d) Being late, he missed the train.
✅ Answer: (a) He missed the train because he was late.
💡 Explanation: Subordinate adverbial clause of cause introduced by “because.”
61. He worked hard. He did not succeed.
a) He worked hard but he did not succeed.
b) He worked hard therefore he did not succeed.
c) He worked hard or he did not succeed.
d) He worked hard and he did not succeed.
✅ Answer: (a) He worked hard but he did not succeed.
💡 Explanation: Two contrasting ideas are joined by the coordinating conjunction ‘but’.
62. She is poor. She is honest.
a) She is poor but honest.
b) She is poor or honest.
c) She is poor and honest.
d) She is poor for honest.
✅ Answer: (c) She is poor and honest.
💡 Explanation: ‘And’ is used to combine two compatible qualities.
63. He must work hard. He will fail.
a) He must work hard but he will fail.
b) He must work hard otherwise he will fail.
c) He must work hard and he will fail.
d) He must work hard therefore he will fail.
✅ Answer: (b) He must work hard otherwise he will fail.
💡 Explanation: ‘Otherwise’ expresses the condition that if the first is not done, the second will follow.
64. He is rich. He is unhappy.
a) He is rich but unhappy.
b) He is rich and unhappy.
c) He is rich therefore unhappy.
d) He is rich or unhappy.
✅ Answer: (a) He is rich but unhappy.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between wealth and unhappiness is shown with ‘but’.
65. He must confess. He will be punished.
a) He must confess or he will be punished.
b) He must confess and he will be punished.
c) He must confess therefore he will be punished.
d) He must confess but he will be punished.
✅ Answer: (a) He must confess or he will be punished.
💡 Explanation: ‘Or’ expresses the alternative consequence.
66. He was tired. He kept working.
a) He was tired and kept working.
b) He was tired therefore kept working.
c) He was tired but kept working.
d) He was tired or kept working.
✅ Answer: (c) He was tired but kept working.
💡 Explanation: Two contrasting actions are joined with ‘but’.
67. He is intelligent. He is hardworking.
a) He is intelligent and hardworking.
b) He is intelligent but hardworking.
c) He is intelligent or hardworking.
d) He is intelligent therefore hardworking.
✅ Answer: (a) He is intelligent and hardworking.
💡 Explanation: ‘And’ is used to combine two compatible qualities.
68. The sun rose. The fog disappeared.
a) The sun rose and the fog disappeared.
b) The sun rose but the fog disappeared.
c) The sun rose or the fog disappeared.
d) The sun rose therefore the fog disappeared.
✅ Answer: (a) The sun rose and the fog disappeared.
💡 Explanation: Two connected events are joined with ‘and’.
69. He is very weak. He cannot walk.
a) He is very weak and cannot walk.
b) He is very weak or cannot walk.
c) He is very weak therefore cannot walk.
d) He is very weak but cannot walk.
✅ Answer: (c) He is very weak therefore cannot walk.
💡 Explanation: ‘Therefore’ shows cause and effect.
70. Hurry up. You will miss the train.
a) Hurry up but you will miss the train.
b) Hurry up or you will miss the train.
c) Hurry up and you will miss the train.
d) Hurry up therefore you will miss the train.
✅ Answer: (b) Hurry up or you will miss the train.
💡 Explanation: ‘Or’ presents the result of not doing the first action.
71. He is poor. He is happy.
a) He is poor but happy.
b) He is poor or happy.
c) He is poor and happy.
d) He is poor therefore happy.
✅ Answer: (a) He is poor but happy.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between poverty and happiness is expressed by ‘but’.
72. You may come. You may stay at home.
a) You may come and stay at home.
b) You may come or stay at home.
c) You may come but stay at home.
d) You may come therefore stay at home.
✅ Answer: (b) You may come or stay at home.
💡 Explanation: ‘Or’ expresses an alternative choice.
73. He is rich. He is generous.
a) He is rich but generous.
b) He is rich and generous.
c) He is rich or generous.
d) He is rich therefore generous.
✅ Answer: (b) He is rich and generous.
💡 Explanation: Two compatible qualities are joined with ‘and’.
74. She is very beautiful. She is proud.
a) She is very beautiful and proud.
b) She is very beautiful but proud.
c) She is very beautiful or proud.
d) She is very beautiful therefore proud.
✅ Answer: (b) She is very beautiful but proud.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between beauty and pride is shown with ‘but’.
75. I ran fast. I missed the bus.
a) I ran fast and missed the bus.
b) I ran fast therefore missed the bus.
c) I ran fast but missed the bus.
d) I ran fast or missed the bus.
✅ Answer: (c) I ran fast but missed the bus.
💡 Explanation: The contrast between effort and result is expressed by ‘but’.
76. He is hardworking. He is successful.
a) He is hardworking and successful.
b) He is hardworking but successful.
c) He is hardworking or successful.
d) He is hardworking therefore successful.
✅ Answer: (d) He is hardworking therefore successful.
💡 Explanation: Hard work leads to success, hence cause-effect is shown by ‘therefore’.
77. He is foolish. He is proud.
a) He is foolish but proud.
b) He is foolish and proud.
c) He is foolish or proud.
d) He is foolish therefore proud.
✅ Answer: (a) He is foolish but proud.
💡 Explanation: Contrast is expressed with ‘but’.
78. She must study. She will fail.
a) She must study or she will fail.
b) She must study and she will fail.
c) She must study therefore she will fail.
d) She must study but she will fail.
✅ Answer: (a) She must study or she will fail.
💡 Explanation: ‘Or’ shows the consequence of not studying.
79. He was ill. He attended the meeting.
a) He was ill but attended the meeting.
b) He was ill and attended the meeting.
c) He was ill therefore attended the meeting.
d) He was ill or attended the meeting.
✅ Answer: (a) He was ill but attended the meeting.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between illness and attending the meeting is shown with ‘but’.
80. He is lazy. He is intelligent.
a) He is lazy and intelligent.
b) He is lazy therefore intelligent.
c) He is lazy but intelligent.
d) He is lazy or intelligent.
✅ Answer: (c) He is lazy but intelligent.
💡 Explanation: Two opposite qualities are joined by ‘but’.
81. He worked hard. He passed the exam.
a) He worked hard and passed the exam.
b) He worked hard or passed the exam.
c) He worked hard therefore passed the exam.
d) He worked hard but passed the exam.
✅ Answer: (c) He worked hard therefore passed the exam.
💡 Explanation: Cause (hard work) and effect (success) are expressed by ‘therefore’.
82. He was warned. He persisted.
a) He was warned therefore persisted.
b) He was warned and persisted.
c) He was warned but persisted.
d) He was warned or persisted.
✅ Answer: (c) He was warned but persisted.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between warning and persistence is expressed with ‘but’.
83. She is very clever. She is lazy.
a) She is very clever or lazy.
b) She is very clever therefore lazy.
c) She is very clever and lazy.
d) She is very clever but lazy.
✅ Answer: (d) She is very clever but lazy.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between cleverness and laziness is expressed with ‘but’.
84. Work hard. You will succeed.
a) Work hard but you will succeed.
b) Work hard and you will succeed.
c) Work hard or you will succeed.
d) Work hard therefore you will succeed.
✅ Answer: (b) Work hard and you will succeed.
💡 Explanation: Two related actions are connected with ‘and’.
85. He was late. He apologized.
a) He was late and apologized.
b) He was late but apologized.
c) He was late therefore apologized.
d) He was late or apologized.
✅ Answer: (c) He was late therefore apologized.
💡 Explanation: The reason for apology is lateness, expressed with ‘therefore’.
86. She is poor. She is kind.
a) She is poor and kind.
b) She is poor but kind.
c) She is poor therefore kind.
d) She is poor or kind.
✅ Answer: (b) She is poor but kind.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between poverty and kindness is shown with ‘but’.
87. He is a doctor. He is a writer.
a) He is a doctor and a writer.
b) He is a doctor but a writer.
c) He is a doctor or a writer.
d) He is a doctor therefore a writer.
✅ Answer: (a) He is a doctor and a writer.
💡 Explanation: Two compatible professions are joined with ‘and’.
88. The boy is intelligent. He is lazy.
a) The boy is intelligent but lazy.
b) The boy is intelligent and lazy.
c) The boy is intelligent or lazy.
d) The boy is intelligent therefore lazy.
✅ Answer: (a) The boy is intelligent but lazy.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between intelligence and laziness is shown with ‘but’.
89. He is rich. He does not help others.
a) He is rich or does not help others.
b) He is rich and does not help others.
c) He is rich but does not help others.
d) He is rich therefore does not help others.
✅ Answer: (c) He is rich but does not help others.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between wealth and selfishness is expressed with ‘but’.
90. He is poor. He is honest.
a) He is poor but honest.
b) He is poor and honest.
c) He is poor or honest.
d) He is poor therefore honest.
✅ Answer: (a) He is poor but honest.
💡 Explanation: Contrast between poverty and honesty is expressed with ‘but’.
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