English conjunctions exercise 1

1. I haven't really studied for this exam, ________ I feel a little nervous.

so unless but

Correct answer: so — so introduces a result — haven't studied, therefore feel nervous.

2. I told him not to come, ________ he came anyway.

since unless but

Correct answer: but — but introduces a contrast — he was told not to come but came anyway.

3. Do not do anything ________ you hear from him first.

unless since therefore

Correct answer: unless — unless = if not — do nothing if you don't hear from him first.

4. ________ I was really tired, I took a nap for 15 minutes.

Although Since Unless

Correct answer: Since — since can mean because — I was tired, so I took a nap.

5. ________ she likes to play basketball, her favorite sport is tennis.

While Because Since

Correct answer: While — while = although — acknowledging she likes basketball while noting tennis is her favorite.

6. ________ it was really hot outside, I wore shorts.

Although Since Unless

Correct answer: Since — since = because — it was hot, so I wore shorts.

7. He has always done well on exams. This time, ________, he failed.

however accordingly moreover

Correct answer: however — however as a conjunction = nevertheless — contrasting his usual success with this failure.

8. I won't be able to borrow any more money ________ I pay off some of my previous debts.

but until although

Correct answer: until — until = up to the point when — not possible before the debts are paid.

9. ________ he wasn't a good player, he had a great game.

Since Because Although

Correct answer: Although — although = despite the fact that — he wasn't good but played well.

10. The little girl slept ________ her father played the guitar.

while therefore until

Correct answer: while — while = at the same time as — two simultaneous events.

CONJUNCTIONS 1