Conjunctions
Choose the most suitable answer and write it in the blank.
1. _________ the plumber has the necessary tools, he can repair the pipe quickly.
(a) although (b) until (c) since (d) or
2. Janet is very sick _________ she is still bubbly.
(a) and (b) but (c) if (d) since
3. I admire Clarice, a national runner, for her determination _________ courage to succeed.
(a) or (b) but (c) and (d) since
4. _________ you want to join us for the picnic, you may meet us at the beach at eleven
o'clock.
(a) unless (b) because (c) although (d) if
5. Since there is only one vacancy left for the course, either Mark _________ Andrew will
attend it.
(a) and (b) or (c) but (d) as
6. Kelly can swim _________ cycle _________ she prefers cycling most of the time.
(a) or..........and (b) or......... .or (c) and............but (d) and ...........and
7. _________ Janice was busy, she found the time to visit me.
(a) since (b) because (c) although (d) until
8. I do not carry an umbrella with me _________ it is raining.
(a) if (b) or (c) unless (d) but
9. My mother returned to her room only _________we had fallen asleep.
(a) before (b) or (c) until (d) after
10. I do not like this song _________I find it too noisy.
(a) because (b) unless (c) if (d) so that
Fill in the blanks with the suitable conjunction given in the bubble (use each conjunction
only once).
although, and, because, unless, when, or
1. Chetan was tired _________he had worked continuously for three hours.
2. Apologise _________ they will fine you.
3. _________ the clock struck twelve, Ravi stopped working.
4. Sanjay is tired _________ hungry.
5. They made him captain of the team _________ he was very young.
6. We will not buy the house _________ it is new.
Join the sentences given below with the words given in brackets.
1. He is pure at heart. He remains cheerful.
2. You will not be granted leave. You apply in time.
3. Global warming must be controlled. All the glaciers will melt.
4. Their house is small. It is comfortable.
5. He is intelligent. He is careless.
6. You can’t succeed. You have to work hard.
7. She is rich. She is unhappy.
8. He is busy. He spends time with his family.
9. She is not intelligent. She is not hard working.
10. May be the principal will meet you. May be the headmistress will meet you.
Fill in the blanks using suitable conjunctions of your own
1. Donald ate all his dinner _________ he was able to have desert.
2. It began to snow _________ I was walking home.
3. Sophie ate a lottie _________ she is still hungry.
4. The man is fast _________ the woman is faster.
5. Mary loves to cook _________ she has a special talent in it.
6. I was shocked _________ I saw my picture in the newspaper.
7. _________ I got to work, I noticed my computer was unplugged.
8. A car pulled out in front of me _________ I was riding my bicycle.
9. _________ the last guests finally left the party, it was early morning.
10. I am having fun _________ you are studying.
Read the sentences and fill in the blanks with the most suitable conjunction given in the
brackets.
1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won't pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)
5. _________ Lenny was watching the planes his wife was reading in the car. (while/so)
6. Rasika _________ with her sister visited the mall. (along/towards)
7. I'll text you _________ I have arrived in Toronto. (after/before)
8. Neither my brother _________ my sister own a car. (nor/or)
9. The sun was warm, _________ the wind was a bit too cool. (yet/after)
10. The dog chased the sheep______ the hill. (over/between)
Fill in the blanks using suitable conjunctions
1. Everyday they _________ play, _________ watch movies.
2. I called my friend Siya _________ we played in the park.
3. Tom was very hungry _________ he ate all the cookies.
4. I called Jack _________ , he wasn’t at home.
5. They climbed the mountain _________ it was very windly.
6. I injured by knee _________ playing football.
7. _________ my brother _________ I own a car.
8. We played _________ indoor _________ outdoor games.
