Unit-7: If 9th English
Grammar
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions or transitional devices.
1. We go to the garden and plant trees.
2. He studied hard but he failed in the exams.
3. It was hot outside so we went back to our homes.
4. She was tired but she did not give up the work.
5. She is both intelligent and hardworking.
6. Neither the manager nor the employees knew about the change.
7. You can either read the book or watch the movie.
8. The dish was as delicious as it looked.
B. Rewrite the given sentences by adding conjunctions to them.
Sentence Rewrite
You can have ice cream for dessert. You can have ice cream for dessert or you
You can have cake for dessert. can have cake for dessert.
He was tired. He continued to work. He was tired, but he continued to work.
They didn't have enough money. They They didn't have enough money, so they
couldn't buy the tickets. couldn't buy the tickets.
You should wear a coat. It is cold You should wear a coat because it is cold
outside. outside.
The restaurant serves delicious food. The restaurant serves delicious food, and
The restaurant has great service. it has great service.
C. Write a story of your own choice by using transitional devices and conjunctions.
Title: The Journey to the Mountain
One sunny morning, I decided to go on a hike to the top of the mountain. I had always
wanted to see the view from there, and I felt that today was the perfect day. However, the
journey was not going to be easy. The path was long, but the reward at the end was worth
it.
I started walking early in the morning, and the weather was pleasant at first. As I climbed
higher, the air became thinner, but I pushed on, knowing that I would soon reach the
summit. Although I felt tired halfway through, I didn't give up. Instead, I took short breaks
to catch my breath and enjoy the beautiful scenery around me.
After a couple of hours, I reached a small clearing. There, I met a friendly hiker who had
been to the top several times before. He told me that the last part of the trail was the most
challenging, but the view from the top was absolutely breathtaking. With renewed energy,
I decided to continue my journey.
Finally, after a long and difficult climb, I reached the summit. The view was more
magnificent than I had ever imagined. I stood there, taking in the panoramic view of the
valley below, and realized that all the hard work had been worthwhile. In the end, it wasn’t
just about reaching the top; it was about the experience of the journey and the lessons
learned along the way.
