HOM: Thinking & Communicating with Clarity & Precision

Northbrooks Secondary School

English Language Department
2 Express/Normal (Academic)
Grammar/ Conjunction
NORTHBROOKS

Worksheet 1

Name : ______________________ (
Class : ________
10

Date

: __________
Marks :

In the story below, use the conjunctions in the brackets to join the sentences
together.
1. Ian was just an ordinary man in the street. He discovered his dogs special ability.
(until)
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2. He was playing with his dog, Ranger, one day. He found that ranger could count.
(while)
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3. He had tested Ranger for many days. He decided to get Ranger to perform
before an audience. (after)
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4. Hence, he brought Ranger to the hotel. He worked in the hotel. (where)
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5. He talked to the manager. He convinced her about Rangers special ability. (and)
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2011/ Ms Mavis Tan

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6. She marveled. Ian counted and Ranger barked the corresponding number of
times. (as)
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7. She then arranged for a small platform at the lobby. They could perform there for
the hotels guests. (where)
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8. Ian and Rangers performance attracted many people. Word spread far and wide.
(and)
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9. The performance became a daily routine. A news crew visited the hotel. (soon
after)
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10. From that day onwards, many people visited the hotel. They wanted to see Ian
and Rangers interesting performance. (in order to)
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2011/ Ms Mavis Tan

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