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Subordinating conjunctions Exercises in Nepali language

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Subordinating conjunctions play a crucial role in connecting dependent clauses to main clauses, adding depth and complexity to our sentences. In the context of the Nepali language, these conjunctions are essential for expressing relationships of time, cause and effect, contrast, and condition. Understanding how to use subordinating conjunctions effectively can greatly enhance your ability to communicate nuanced ideas and intricate details in Nepali, whether you are engaging in everyday conversations or crafting more formal pieces of writing. In this section, we will delve into the various subordinating conjunctions used in Nepali, such as "किनकि" (kinaki - because), "जब" (jaba - when), "यदि" (yadi - if), and "तापनि" (taapani - although). Through a series of targeted grammar exercises, you will practice identifying and using these conjunctions within different contexts. By the end of these exercises, you should feel more confident in your ability to construct complex sentences that clearly convey the intended relationships between ideas. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide valuable practice in mastering the use of subordinating conjunctions in Nepali.

Exercise 1

1. उनले मलाई सम्पर्क गरे जब म *बिरामी* थिएँ (when I was sick). 2. म पढ्न चाहन्छु ताकि म *सफल* बन्न सकूँ (so that I can be successful). 3. यदि तिमीले मेहेनत गर्यौ भने तिमीले *सफलता* प्राप्त गर्नेछौ (if you work hard). 4. म स्कुल जान्छु किनकि मलाई *पढ्न* मनपर्छ (because I like to study). 5. हामीले खाना खायौं पछि हामी *घुम्न* गयौं (after we ate). 6. उनी घर फर्किनेछन् जब उनको *काम* समाप्त हुनेछ (when his work is finished). 7. मसँग पैसा छैन त्यसैले म *खरीद* गर्न सक्दिन (so I can't buy). 8. म तिमीलाई सम्झनेछु जहिले तिमी *दूर* हुनेछौ (whenever you are away). 9. उनी अस्पताल गएका छन् किनकि उनी *बिरामी* छन् (because they are sick). 10. म पुस्तकालय जान्छु ताकि म *पढ्न* सकूँ (so that I can study).

Exercise 2

1. उसले मलाई फोन गर्‍यो *जब* म घरमा थिएँ (indicates the timing of an event). 2. म पढ्न थालेँ *जबकि* मेरो साथी टिभी हेरिरहेको थियो (indicates contrast between actions). 3. हामीले यात्रा रोक्यौं *किनकि* मौसम खराब थियो (indicates reason). 4. म खाना खाँदै थिएँ *जब* ऊ आइपुग्यो (indicates the timing of an event). 5. उसले मलाई भेट्न आयो *यद्यपि* उसलाई थाहा थियो कि म व्यस्त छु (indicates contrast). 6. मैले घर सफा गरें *जब* बुबा आउँदै थिए (indicates the timing of an event). 7. म पढ्न सकिनँ *किनभने* बत्ती गयो (indicates reason). 8. ऊ घर गयो *जब* काम सकेको थियो (indicates the timing of an event). 9. म बाहिर निस्किन सकिनँ *हालांकि* मौसम राम्रो थियो (indicates contrast). 10. मलाई थाहा भयो *जब* मैले उसको डायरी पढें (indicates the timing of an event).

Exercise 3

1. उ *भनेपछि* म जान्छु (subordinating conjunction for 'after'). 2. म *यदि* उसले पढ्यो भने खुसी हुनेछु (subordinating conjunction for 'if'). 3. उनी *किनभने* उनी बिरामी छन्, आएनन् (subordinating conjunction for 'because'). 4. म *जब* घाम उदाउँछ, उठ्छु (subordinating conjunction for 'when'). 5. हामी *ताकि* समयमै पुग्न सकियो भनेर चाँडै निस्कियौं (subordinating conjunction for 'so that'). 6. उनीहरू *यद्यपि* थकित थिए, खेल्न गए (subordinating conjunction for 'although'). 7. तिमी *जस्तोसुकै* परिस्थिति हुँदा पनि, धैर्य रहनुपर्छ (subordinating conjunction for 'no matter what'). 8. हामीले *जबसम्म* काम पूरा गर्दैनौं, विश्राम लिन सक्दैनौं (subordinating conjunction for 'until'). 9. म *जति* पढ्छु, उति जान्न पाउँछु (subordinating conjunction for 'as much as'). 10. उनीहरूले *पहिल्यै* नै थाहा पाए, हामीले भनिसक्नुअघि (subordinating conjunction for 'before').