ENG2: CONJUNCTIONS ASSIGNEMNT

Re-write the following as single-sentences using so..that or such that. 

1. They walked very slowly. As result they were late.
2. There was a lot of food. As result no one went hungry.
3. My uncle drove very slowly. As a result we did not arrive until seven o‘clock.
4. He was very tall. As a result he could reach the top sheaf.
5. The fire was very hot. As a result no one could come near it.
6. He ran very quickly. As a result every thing was ready on time.
7. The hall was very full. As a result they were turning people a way.
8. There is a great deal of work. As a result we did not finish.
9. There was a lot of traffic. As a result we were late.
10. This is a bad piece of work. As a result, you will have to do it again.
11. It was a good performance. As a result they won first prize in the festival.
12. He ran very fast. As a result he broke the record.

too.-to/Enough ….for/to

When too is used it expresses that something is too impossible or undesirable. E.g. The dress is too big for me.

He is too fat to dance.

If too is preceded by a negative verb then the idea becomes positive e.g. He is not too fat to dance. ( meaning he can dance)

Enough; This gives a positive impression. E.g He is old enough to go to school.

If ‗not‘ is placed before enough it brings a negative impression. E.g. He is not old enough to go to school.

Re-write using too….to.

1. It is never late .We can still mend it.
2. He is very proud. He can not beg.
3. The bag was very heavy. I could not carry it.
4. This shirt is very small .It can‘t fit me.
5. The work is much. No man can do it single handed.
6. He is ignorant, he can`t be a post man
7. He was sobbing very deeply. He couldn‘t make any answer.
8. The light from this torch is very faint. We can‘t sea our way.
9. The hand writing is very untidy. I can‘t read it.
10. The town is very far a way. We can‘t walk there.

Use enough.

1. My brother is quite strong and can lift a piano a lone.
2. His mother is quite young and may marry again
3. He is now quite old and could retire.
4. He saved up some money and bought a bicycle.
5. His car is quite big and can carry eight people.

CONJUNCTIONS

Join the following complete statement into one compound sentence using one of the conjunctions and, but orso.

1. Kintara knew he was stronger than any of the animals. Hence he did not join in the sports
2. A terrible animal was dead. Its huge eyes went on shining like full moons
3. Lizard went to the meeting. All he could do was to nod his head up and down
4. The ghost put me into a hollow tree. I had to stay there till he came back
5. Hrothgar was much respected and loved. Thus his kingdom was a happy one
6. He sent for the finest crafts men in the world. There fore the hall was beautifully built.
7. The chief was sick. Also he had just lost an important case.
8. Ananse ate the soup very slowly. Then he lay down as if he was dead.
9. The messengers repeated their bad words. The chief only smiled.
10. The spirits of their air blew gently on the boat. The sea-god lay still and calm beneath it.
11. You may be brave. What would you do if you were attacked by an elephant.

12  Hrothgar promised to reward his warriors for helping him. Therefore he invited them to the hall.

 Pick out the ten conjunctions in the following passage, and say whether each joins two nouns or pronouns), two verbs, two adjectives, two adverbs and two sentences When you go camping, you should take a tent and a groundsheet. Find a dry, level spot if you want to sleep in relative comfort. Although it is not essential you should ask the landowner or farmer for permission first and not forget to thank him before you leave because he will want to shut off his bull safely and securely lest you should frighten him.