Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate conjunctions in List-II.
| List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Conjunctions) |
|---|---|
| (A) Tie the boat firmly to the post, ______ the current will carry it away. | (I) so that |
| (B) You can borrow my cricket kit for the inter-school tournament ______ you return it clean. | (II) as soon as |
| (C) Nani switched off the TV ______ the evening news ended. | (III) or else |
| (D) The farmer built a small shed near the field ______ his goats could rest in the shade. | (IV) provided |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Tie the boat firmly to the post, or else the current will carry it away. | (III) or else | Or else means “if not, then”. It gives a warning. If the boat is not tied, the current will take it. |
| (B) You can borrow my cricket kit for the inter-school tournament provided you return it clean. | (IV) provided | Provided means “only if”. It gives a condition. You can take the kit only if you bring it back clean. |
| (C) Nani switched off the TV as soon as the evening news ended. | (II) as soon as | As soon as means “immediately after”. The news ended, and right then Nani switched off the TV. |
| (D) The farmer built a small shed near the field so that his goats could rest in the shade. | (I) so that | So that shows purpose, the aim of an action. The farmer built the shed with an aim. He wanted shade for his goats. “Could” after it is a clue. |