{"id":3790,"date":"2023-12-11T12:28:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T06:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-505192-1602719.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3790"},"modified":"2023-12-12T17:57:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T12:27:13","slug":"samacheer-kalvi-9th-english-grammar-connectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/samacheer-kalvi-9th-english-grammar-connectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can Download <a href=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/samacheer-kalvi-9th-english-book-solutions\/\">Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Book Solutions<\/a> Guide Pdf, Tamilnadu State Board help you to revise the complete Syllabus and score more marks in your examinations.<\/p>\n<h2>Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Connectors<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u2756 We could go to the library or the park.<br \/>\n\u2756 He neither finished his homework nor studied for the test.<br \/>\n\u2756 I did not go out because the weather was hot.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SamacheerKalvi.Guru_.png\" alt=\"Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors\" width=\"224\" height=\"19\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In each of the above sentences, two different ideas are expressed in one sentence. To connect the ideas, some words like or, neither&#8230;nor, because are used. These words and phrases are called Connectors.<\/p>\n<p>A connector may be used to indicate the relationship between the ideas expressed in a clause or a sentence.<br \/>\nThe following connectors can be used for different purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the following sentences, how connectors are used.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41923\" src=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Samacheer-Kalvi-9th-English-Grammar-Connectors-1.png\" alt=\"Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors 1\" width=\"586\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Samacheer-Kalvi-9th-English-Grammar-Connectors-1.png 586w, https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Samacheer-Kalvi-9th-English-Grammar-Connectors-1-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The man has much money. However, he isn\u2019t happy at all.<\/li>\n<li>I like playing football. On the other hand, my brother likes playing basketball.<\/li>\n<li>His family made a lot of effort to make their son\u2019s lessons better, conversely, he never made any effort.<\/li>\n<li>She spent four years studying for her law degree. Meanwhile, she continued to work at the bank.<\/li>\n<li>You are not allowed to use your phone here. Simi Early, you have to switch it off when you are in the library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Even if<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">despite the possibility that; whether or not. Even if I had time and money, I wouldn&#8217;t travel around the world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Whereas<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">in contrast or comparison with the fact that; while at the same time Dinesh is very hard-working whereas his brother is lazy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Otherwise<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">something or anything else; in other circumstances. He must pass the exam, otherwise, his parents will be unhappy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Therefore<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">for that reason as a result of something that has just been mentioned He was injured and therefore unable to work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Because of<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">by reason of. Last year my school was closed for two weeks because of heavy rain.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">So that<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">in order that. I&#8217;ll help her in maths so that she could pass the exam.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Even though<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">despite the fact that. She shared with him even though she had just a sandwich.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">After wards<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">after something that you have already mentioned I have to help my mother in garden after wards, I can go to the cinema.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Unless<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">except on the condition that. Unless it stops raining, we will not go for a walk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Although<\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">despite the fact that; even though I&#8217;ll try to help them in the garden although I have got little time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SamacheerKalvi.Guru_.png\" alt=\"Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors\" width=\"224\" height=\"19\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Exercises<\/span><br \/>\n(i) Choose the best connector.<br \/>\n1. you saved a lot, you wouldn&#8217;t be able to buy that bike. (So that, Even if, Therefore)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nEven if<\/p>\n<p>2. your chances are small, you should try to do it. (Afterwards, Even though, Otherwise)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nEven though<\/p>\n<p>3. He eats only healthy food his sister gorges herself with junk food. (therefore, because of, whereas)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nwhereas<\/p>\n<p>4. You should learn more, you might fail in your exams. (otherwise, although, because of)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\notherwise<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SamacheerKalvi.Guru_.png\" alt=\"Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors\" width=\"224\" height=\"19\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Adhira wanted to play basket ball dance Bharathanatyam. (therefore, even though, as well as)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAs well as<\/p>\n<p>6. _________ he was very tired, he worked very hard. (Afterwards, So that, Although)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAlthough<\/p>\n<p>7. Slice this meat and _________ you can boil it for thirty minutes. (after wards, although, because of)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nafter wards<\/p>\n<p>8. I cooked dinner _________ my friends wouldn\u2019t have to eat out. (otherwise, unless, so that)<br \/>\nAns :<br \/>\nso that<\/p>\n<p>9. This street is slippery _________ the snow. (because of, even though, whereas)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nbecause of<\/p>\n<p>10. I will pick you up. ________ you can get to the station on time. (Because of, So that, Afterwards)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nSo that<\/p>\n<p>11. Something must be wrong; _________Anu would go to school. (so that, because of, otherwise)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\notherwise<\/p>\n<p>12. _________ he is very rich, he doesn\u2019t help the poor. (Even if, Although, Therefore)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAlthough<\/p>\n<p>13. _________ the weather was windy, we went for a walk. (Therefore, Otherwise, Even though)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nEven though<\/p>\n<p>14. She is always helpful and friendly to mc, 1 like her very much. (therefore, whereas, even though)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\ntherefore<\/p>\n<p>15. He must be very clever; _________ he wouldn\u2019t have passed such a hard exam. (whereas, otherwise, unless)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\notherwise<\/p>\n<p>16. _________ I have a bike. I don\u2019t often ride it. (Therefore, Although, Unless)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAlthough<\/p>\n<p>17. I like horror films ________ my friend prefers comedies. (unless, whereas, therefore)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nhe was<\/p>\n<p>18. _________ 1 learned so much, I didn\u2019t manage to pass my exam. (Even though., So that, Because of)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nEen though<\/p>\n<p>19. You\u2019ll be sick _________ you stop eating so many sweets. (whereas, unless, otherwise)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nunless<br \/>\n20. _________ we are at the bus station by seven o\u2019clock, we will miss our bus. (Whereas, Unless, Therefore)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nUnless<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SamacheerKalvi.Guru_.png\" alt=\"Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors\" width=\"224\" height=\"19\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(ii) Complete the following with connectors.<br \/>\n1. After he seems quite intelligent _________ he often gets poor grades. (Nonetheless is used to connect two contrasting ideas.)<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nnonetheless<\/p>\n<p>2. This restaurant has some of the best chefs in the town. _________ their service is excellent.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nMoreover<\/p>\n<p>3. I\u2019ve never been to Kerala ________ having friends and relatives there.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nin spite of<\/p>\n<p>4. Krishnan is a reckless driver _________ he hasn\u2019t had any accidents.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\neven so<\/p>\n<p>5. My sister works ten hours a day _________ she doesn\u2019t earn much money.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nhowever<\/p>\n<p>6. We went out __________ the cold weather.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\ndespite<\/p>\n<p>7. 1 tried to look happy _________ feeling ill.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nln spite of<\/p>\n<p>8. There is no more food left. _________ there is plenty of snacks.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nHowever<\/p>\n<p>9. Wash the potatoes first, _________ you can boil them.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAfter wards<\/p>\n<p>10. I need to work hard _________ I can pass the exam.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nso that<\/p>\n<p>11. __________ he was the best candidate, he didn\u2019t win the elections.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAlthough<\/p>\n<p>12. _________ you come back from your trip, we\u2019ll meet to discuss the problem.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nThen<\/p>\n<p>13. They said that the movie was fantastic, _________ I watched it.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nso<\/p>\n<p>14. _________ he was very ill, he didn\u2019t take any medicine.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAlthough<\/p>\n<p>15. I don\u2019t know ________ I can buy a pair of jeans.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nwhere<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SamacheerKalvi.Guru_.png\" alt=\"Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors\" width=\"224\" height=\"19\" \/><\/p>\n<p>16. She went to the shops _________ couldn\u2019t find anything that could fit her needs.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nbut<\/p>\n<p>17. Everybody likes him because he is nice _________ helpful.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nand<\/p>\n<p>18. _________ he was angry with her, he didn\u2019t utter a word.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nSince<\/p>\n<p>19. Keep quiet _________ go out.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nor<\/p>\n<p>20. She acted as __________ she is innocent.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nif<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/samacheerkalviguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SamacheerKalvi.Guru_.png\" alt=\"Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Grammar Connectors\" width=\"224\" height=\"19\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can Download Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Book Solutions Guide Pdf, Tamilnadu State Board help you to revise the complete Syllabus and score more marks in your examinations. 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