Using Conjunctions Worksheet
We use conjunctions to:
- add information and ideas (and, both ... and, not only ... but also)
- contrast ideas (but, although, though, whereas, even though, even if)
- describe reasons and results (because, since, as, so)
- talk about choices and alternatives (or, either ... or, neither ... nor, whether ... or (not))
- talk about time/order (before, after, until, when, as soon as)
- show purpose (so, so that, so as, in order that)
A. Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with the correct word from the brackets.
1. I didn’t go to the party, ______ I was feeling sick. (because/although)
2. My brother is ______ smart and funny. (both/not only)
3. She didn’t answer my message, ______ she was very busy. (so/because)
4. I don’t know ______ I should call her or wait for her to text me. (whether/either)
5. We could go to the zoo ______ to the museum. (or/and)
6. ______ he works hard, he sometimes makes mistakes. (Even though/Because)
B. Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with suitable conjunctions.
More than one answer may be possible.
1. We arrived late ______ the bus was delayed.
2. You can bring juice ______ water to the picnic.
3. ______ the movie ended, we went out for ice cream.
4. He didn’t study for the test, ______ he didn’t pass.
5. I enjoy cycling ______ it helps me stay healthy.
6. They weren’t sure ______ to go hiking or stay home.
C. Write three sentences of your own using the conjunctions below:
although, either, as soon as
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Answer Key
Section A
1. because
2. both
3. because
4. whether
5. or
6. Even though
Section B
1. because / since / as
2. or / and
3. After / When / As soon as
4. so / therefore
5. because / since / as
6. whether