CBSE Class 8 English Chapter 23 Combination Of Sentences

CBSE Class 8 English Chapter 23 Combination Of Sentences

Two or more Simple Sentences can be joined to form one Single Sentence by using Conjunctions. Study the following examples:

Exercise -1

Join each of the following pairs of simple Sentences into a single sentence

1. By using the Conjunction and:

Question 1. My brother got a prize. My sister got a prize.
Answer: My brother got a prize, and my sister got a prize.

Question 2. Mary is a clever girl. Pinky is a clever girl.
Answer: Mary is a clever girl, and Pinky is a clever girl.

Question 3. The sun rises in the east. The sun sets in the west.
Answer: The sun rises in the east, and it sets in the west.

Question 4. I can speak English. I can write English.
Answer: I can speak English, and I can write English.

Question 5. God made the country. Man made the town.
Answer: God made the country, and man made the town.

2. By using the Conjunction as well as :

Question 1. Tom passed. Peter passed.
Answer: Tom passed, as well as Peter.

Question 2. Sheila was to blame. Lily was to blame.
Answer: Sheila was to blame, as well as Lily.

Question 3. She sings. She plays the harmonium.
Answer: She sings, as well as plays the harmonium.

Question 4. We should obey our parents. We should honour them.
Answer: We should obey our parents, as well as honour them.

Question 5. The little child was fast asleep. Its mother was fast asleep.
Answer: The little child was fast asleep, as well as its mother.

3. By using the Conjunction not only…but also :

Question 1. He lost his ticket. He lost his luggage.
Answer: He lost not only his ticket but also his luggage.

Question 2. He was fined. He was sent to prison.
Answer: He was not only fined but also sent to prison.

Question 3. Bali is mischievous. He is cruel.
Answer: Bali is not only mischievous but also cruel.

Question 4. She told a lie. She deceived us.
Answer: She not only told a lie but also deceived us.

Question 5. His enemies declared him to be guilty. His best friends declared him to be guilty
Answer: Not only his enemies but also his best friends declared him guilty.

4. By using the Conjunction or :

Question 1. Do you like tennis? Do you like badminton?
Answer: Do you like tennis or badminton?

Question 2. She must weep. She will die.
Answer: She must stop, or she will die.

Question 3. Do your work honestly. Leave my service.
Answer: Do your work honestly, or leave my service.

Question 4. You must obey the rules. You must leave the school.
Answer: You must obey the rules, or you must leave the school.

Question 5. You must tell the truth. You will be punished.
Answer: You must tell the truth, or you will be punished.

5. By using the Conjunction either… or :

Question 1. The king must attend the ceremony. The queen must attend the ceremony.
Answer: Either the king or the queen must attend the ceremony.

Question 2. You can write with a pencil. You can write in ink.
Answer: You can write either with a pencil or in ink.

Question 3. You should go there at once. Your brother should go there at once.
Answer: Either you or your brother should go there at once.

Question 4. He has made a mistake. His brother has made a mistake.
Answer: Either he or his brother has made a mistake.

Question 5. Make your purchase. Get out of my shop.
Answer: Either make your purchase or get out of my shop.

5. By using the Conjunction neither… nor :

Question 1. He has no gold. He has no silver.
Answer: He has neither gold nor silver.

Question 2. She cannot read English. She cannot write English.
Answer: She can neither read nor write English.

Question 3. Do not be a borrower. Do not be a lender.
Answer: Be neither a borrower nor a lender.

Question 4. He does not love her. He does not hate her.
Answer: He neither loves nor hates her.

Question 5. He did not admit it. He did not deny it.
Answer: He neither admitted nor denied it.

6. By using the Conjunction else or otherwise :

Question 1. You must work hard. You will not pass.
Answer: You must work hard, otherwise you will not pass.

Question 2. Walk quickly. You will miss the train.
Answer: Walk quickly, else you will miss the train.

Question 3. Give her water immediately. She will die.
Answer: Give her water immediately, otherwise she will die.

Question 4. Do your work properly. You will be dismissed.
Answer: Do your work properly, or else you will be dismissed.

Question 5. We must do our homework. The teacher will punish us.
Answer: We must do our homework, otherwise the teacher will punish us.

2. Study the following examples carefully

Exercise 2

Join each of the following pairs of simple Sentences into a single sentence

1. By using the Conjunction but :

Question 1. I called on you. You were not at home.
Answer: I called on you, but you were not at home.

Question 2. The days are hot. The nights are cold.
Answer: The days are hot, but the nights are cold.

Question 3. He was a good speaker. He was a bad writer.
Answer: He was a good speaker, but he was a bad writer.

Question 4. She writes slowly. She writes neatly.
Answer: He writes slowly, but she writes neatly.

Question 5. He has passed. His sister has failed
Answer: He has passed, but his sister has failed.

2. By using the conjunctions though, although, still, or yet :

Question 1. He has got a prize. He is not satisfied.
Answer: Though he has got a prize, he is not satisfied.

Question 2. He is very rich. He is not content.
Answer: He is very rich, yet he is not content.

Question 3. He is sixty years old. He works very hard.
Answer: Although he is sixty years old, he works very hard.

Question 4. My uncle has great wealth. He is not happy.
Answer: My uncle has great wealth, but still, he is not happy.

Question 5. Bali is very poor. He does not work at all.
Answer: Though Bali is very poor, he does not work at all.

Question 6. Hari worked hard. He could not succeed.
Answer: Hari worked hard, yet he could not succeed.

Question 7. My uncle is very rich. He is not proud of his wealth.
Answer: Although my uncle is very rich, he is not proud of his wealth.

Question 8. Hari is very strong. He is not courageous.
Answer: Hari is very strong, but still, he is not courageous.

Question 9. He may deceive me. I trust him.
Answer: Though he may deceive me, I trust him.

Question 10. The poor man was very weak. He did a lot of work.
Answer: The poor man was very weak, yet he did a lot of work.

3. By using the Conjunction therefore or so :

Question 1. I have caught a cold. I shall stay at home.
Answer: I have caught a cold, so I shall stay at home.

Question 2. He was late. He could not catch the train.
Answer: He was late, therefore, he could not catch the train.

Question 3. He was found guilty. He was hanged.
Answer: He was found guilty, so he was hanged.

Question 4. I had a severe headache. I could not attend school yesterday.
Answer: I had a severe headache, therefore I could not attend school yesterday.

Question 5. He was ill. He could not attend the meeting.
Answer: He was ill, so he could not attend the meeting.

3. Study the following examples carefully

Exercise 3

Join each of the following pairs of simple Sentences into a single sentence

Question 1. He could scarcely stand. He was very tired.
Answer: He could scarcely stand because he was very tired.

Question 2. The meeting was over. All the people went home.
Answer: When the meeting was over, all the people went home.

Question 3. He was hanged. He had committed murder.
Answer: He was hanged because he had committed murder.

Question 4. The thief saw the policeman coming. He immediately ran away.
Answer: As soon as the thief saw the policeman coming, he immediately ran away.

Question 5. He tried his best. He failed the test.
Answer: Although he tried his best, he failed the test.

Question 6. He is very rich. He is not happy.
Answer: He is very rich, yet he is not happy.

Question 7. He worked hard. His purpose was to get a scholarship.
Answer: He worked hard to get a scholarship.

Question 8. I am intelligent. My brother is more intelligent.
Answer: I am intelligent, but my brother is more intelligent.

Question 9. His brother loves him. He loves his brother more.
Answer: His brother loves him, but he loves his brother more.

Question 10. Rama works hard. His brother works equally hard.
Answer: Rama works hard, and his brother works equally hard.

Question 11. He is patient. You are not equally patient.
Answer: He is patient, but you are not equally patient.

Question 12. All will respect you. You must be honest.
Answer: All will respect you if you are honest.

Question 13. You must work hard. You will never succeed.
Answer: Unless you work hard, you will never succeed.

Question 14. He heard the news. He began to weep.
Answer: On hearing the news, he began to weep.

Question 15. You will never pass. You must work hard.
Answer: You will never pass unless you work hard.

4. Study the following examples carefully:

Exercise-4

Join each of the following pairs of simple Sentences into a single sentence:—

Question 1. I remember the house. I was born there.
Answer: I remember the house where I was born.

Question 2. Here is the pen. You were looking for it.
Answer: Here is the pen that you were looking for.

Question 3. These are the boys. Their parents are dead.
Answer: These are the boys whose parents are dead.

Question 4. Jack gets the first prize. He deserves it.
Answer: Jack gets the first prize, which he deserves.

Question 5. This is the place. The accident occurred here.
Answer: This is the place where the accident occurred.

Question 6. She is Mrs Kaul. Her daughter is an actress.
Answer: She is Mrs. Kaul, whose daughter is an actress.

Question 7. We have found the book. We lost it yesterday.
Answer: We have found the book that) We lost yesterday.

Question 8. The villagers are very lazy. You praised them so much.
Answer: The villagers, whom you praised so much, are very lazy.

Question 9. My mother will always be grateful to you. You helped
her.
Answer: My mother, whom you helped, will always be grateful to you.

Question 10. The old man is my uncle. You have bought his house.
Answer: The old man, whose house you have bought, is my uncle.

5. Study the following examples carefully

Exercise 5

Join each of the following pairs of simple Sentences into a single sentence

Question 1. He went to Agra. He wished to see the Taj Mahal.
Answer: He went to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.

Question 2. She felt tired. She laid her work aside.
Answer: Feeling tired, she laid her work aside.

Question 3. He failed in the first attempt. He made no further attempt.
Answer: Having failed in the first attempt, he made no further attempt.

Question 4. The police arrived. The thieves ran away.
Answer: When the police arrived, the thieves ran away.

Question 5. The bank was closed. We could not get any money.
Answer: Since the bank was closed, we could not get any money.

Question 6. She has eight children. She must look after them.
Answer: With eight children to look after, she is always busy.

Question 7. The lecture was over. We returned home.
Answer: After the lecture was over, we returned home.

Question 8. He finished his work. He went out for a walk.
Answer: After finishing his work, he went out for a walk.

Question 9. Ashoka ruled over India. He was a good and noble king.
Answer: Ashoka, who ruled over India, was a good and noble king.

Question 10. He was ill last month. He was unable to attend school.
Answer: Due to his illness last month, he was unable to attend school.