Conjunction
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so that
1. I need to work hard I can pass the exam.
Although
2. he was the best candidate; he didn't win the elections.
When
3. you come back from your trip, we'll meet to discuss the
problem.
so
4. They said that the movie was fantastic, I watched it.
Although
5. he was very ill; he didn't take any medicine.
where
6. I don't know I can buy a pair of jeans.
but
7. She went to the shops couldn't find anything that could
fit her needs.
and
8. Everybody likes him because he is nice helpful.
Since
9. he was angry with her, he didn't utter a word.
or
10. Keep quiet go out.
Conjunction Exercises
Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:
1. I visit the Grand Canyon __whenever__ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. This is the place __where__ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. __If__ you win first place; you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test __unless__ you study. (when, if, unless)
5. I could not get a seat, __though__ I came early. (as, though, when)
6. We are leaving Wednesday __whether__ or not it rains. (if, whether, though)
7. Pay attention to your work __so that__ you will not make mistakes. (so that, unless, or)
Conjunction
8. The musicians delivered a rousing performance __as__ they had rehearsed often.
(though, as, once)
9. She’s honest __so___ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)
10. Write this down ___lest___ you forget. (or, when, lest)
Correlative Conjunction Exercises
Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction pair from the parenthesis:
1. I plan to take my vacation ___either___ in June ___or___ in July. (whether / or, either /
or, as / if)
2. __Whether__ I’m feeling happy ___or__ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude. (either /
or, whether / or, when / I’m)
3. ___No sooner___ had I taken my shoes off ___then___ I found out we had to leave
again. (no sooner / then, rather / than, whether / or)
4. __Not___ only is dark chocolate delicious, __but__ it can be healthy. (whether / or, not /
but, just as / so)
5. ___If__ I have salad for dinner, __then___ I can have ice cream for dessert. (if /then,
when / than, whether / or)
6. __Both___ flowers ___and___ trees grow during warm weather. (not only / or, both /
and, not / but)
7. __Not only__ do we enjoy summer vacation, __but__ we __also__ enjoy winter break.
(whether / or, not only / but also, either / or)
8. Calculus is ___both___ easy __and___ difficult. (not / but, both / and, either / or)
9. It’s ___either___ going to rain __or__ snow tonight. (as / if, either / or, as / as)
10. Savory flavors are __neither__ sweet __nor__ sour. (often / and, neither / nor, both /
and)