Exercise 6

In the following sentences, underscore the adjectives which are connected by co-ordinate conjunctions.

  1. The plains of France are covered with the dead and dying soldiers.
  2. Education should be both universal and free.
  3. They are faithful and loyal comrades.
  4. This was only our just and legal right.
  5. Old and hoary was the man who sat on the stool by the fireless and godless altar.
  6. The service of humanity is a sweet and noble task.
  7. We must be brave and true.
  8. He lived a noble and courageous life.
  9. All was old and cold and mournful.
  10. Most powerful and eloquent is the voice of the disinherited.

ADVERBS

340. Co-ordinate conjunctions are also used to connect adverbs. This gives us the power to describe the action expressed in verbs without the tiresome repetition of the verb. For example:

Exercise 7

In the following sentences underscore the adverbs which are connected by co-ordinate conjunctions:

  1. Man selfishly and greedily prevents his fellow men from the enjoyment of nature's bounties.
  2. She is wonderfully and gloriously brave.
  3. He speaks eloquently and impressively, but very slowly.
  4. Nature has provided lavishly and bountifully for her children.
  5. Advice spoken truly and wisely is always in season.
  6. We must resist injustice bravely and courageously.
  7. He feels keenly and deeply the wrongs of his class.
  8. He writes easily and rapidly.
  9. The words, calmly and coolly spoken, were instantly opposed.
  10. He reached that conclusion naturally and inevitably.
  11. He was gently but unwaveringly firm.
  12. The revolution comes slowly but surely.

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