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B. Join the following pairs of clauses using the given conjunctions in

            your notebook.
            1. I jammed on the brakes of my car. It did not stop. (but)
            2. A wicked person does not study. He does not let others study either.
            (neither_nor)

            3. MrBasyal bought a ticket. He entered the theatre. (so)
            4. I hate smoking. I hate alcohol also. (neither_nor)
            5. The man looks innocent. He has committed several crimes. (although)
            6. I met a woman at the bus stop. She was very frank. (who)

            7. Fools rush in. Angels fear to go there. (where)
            8. I always carry umbrella these days. I will not get wet. (so that)
            9. I will not irritate you. You reply to my question. (if)
            10. It started raining. We were returning at that time. (when)




            The table below will help you avoid confusion between sentences and
            clauses.

                            Clauses                                 Sentences
             1. A clause has one finite verb.          1. A sentence has at least one finite
             E.g. He is not judgmental.               verb. Some sentences have two or
                                                      more finite verbs.

             2. A clause may or mayn’t stand          E.g. He is not judgmental because
             on its own.                              he listens to both parties.
             E.g. If you select me for the job...
                                                      2. A sentence always stands on its

             3. A clause is part of a longer          own.
             sentence.                                E.g. You select me for the job.
             E.g. Hrishikesh can top the exam.
                                                      3. A sentence is a combination of

                                                      clauses.
                                                      E.g. Hrishikesh can top the exam if
                                                      he studies seriously.






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