CONJUNCTIONS 2
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Conjunctions show how ideas are connected: one may be a reason, a result, a contrast, or a condition. This time, choose the connecting word that matches the meaning of each sentence.
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Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.
1. We've seen that movie twice, ________ I don't think we want to see it again.
Correct answer: so — so introduces a result or consequence — we've seen it twice, therefore we don't want to again.
2. Maria asked her son to go to bed, ________ he didn't listen.
Correct answer: but — but introduces a contrast — she asked him, but he didn't comply.
3. Don't apologize to her ________ she apologizes to you first.
Correct answer: unless — unless = if not — don't apologize if she doesn't apologize first.
4. ________ we finished work early, we went to eat something.
Correct answer: Since — since introduces a reason (= because) — we finished early, so we ate.
5. ________ it's not my favorite book, it's a good read.
Correct answer: While — while can mean although — acknowledging one fact while introducing a contrasting one.
6. I was late to work today ________ you didn't lend me your car.
Correct answer: because — because gives a reason — you didn't lend me your car, therefore I was late.
7. You can make this dish ________ you want.
Correct answer: however — however = in whatever way — you can make this dish however you like.
8. You won't get any cookies ________ you finish eating your vegetables.
Correct answer: until — until sets a condition that must be met first — no cookies until you finish.
9. ________ David laughed at the joke, he didn't really find it funny.
Correct answer: Although — although introduces a concession — he laughed despite not finding it funny.
10. You can't enroll in this course ________ you pass all your exams.
Correct answer: until — until marks the point when something becomes possible — not before all exams are passed.
Grammar review
This exercise mixes conjunctions with different logical jobs, so the right choice depends on the relationship between the two halves of the sentence, not just which word sounds natural.
Result: so
The bridge was closed, so we had to take a detour.
Contrast: but, although, while
My brother offered to help, but I turned him down.
Reason: since, because
The flight was delayed because of the storm.
Condition: unless, until
She won't sign the form until she reads it carefully.
Watch out for however: it usually means "but," but it can also mean "in whatever way," as in Season the soup however you like. Context tells you which meaning is intended.
Result: so
The bridge was closed, so we had to take a detour.
Contrast: but, although, while
My brother offered to help, but I turned him down.
Reason: since, because
The flight was delayed because of the storm.
Condition: unless, until
She won't sign the form until she reads it carefully.
Watch out for however: it usually means "but," but it can also mean "in whatever way," as in Season the soup however you like. Context tells you which meaning is intended.
KEEP PRACTICING: MORE EXERCISES FOR YOU
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Conjunctions 1 (B1/B2)
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Relative adverbs 1 (B1/B2)
Relative pronouns 2 (B1/B2)
Relative adverbs (formal) 1 (B2/C1)
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More conjunction exercises:
Conjunctions 1 (B1/B2)
Subordinating conjunctions 1
Because or so? 1 (A1/A2)
Related relative clause exercises:
Relative adverbs 1 (B1/B2)
Relative pronouns 2 (B1/B2)
Relative adverbs (formal) 1 (B2/C1)
Who/which/whose 1 (B1/B2)
Relative clauses 1 (B1/B2)
Relative clauses (who, that) 1 (B1/B2)
Browse all grammar exercises →
