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CONJUNCTION
1. Receptionists must be able to relay information ______ pass messages accurately.
(A) or
(B) and
(C) but
(D) because
(A) until
(B) because
(C) so
(D) but
(A) as
(B) or
(C) and
(D) but
4. Read over your answers ______ correct all mistakes before you pass them up.
(A) or
(B) and
(C) because
(D) while
5. Keep the food covered ______ the flies will contaminate it.
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(A) or
(B) and
(C) until
(D) though
(A) But
(B) As
(C) Though
(D) Because
(A) either, or
(B) neither, nor
(C) while, and
(D) though, or
(A) but
(B) and
(C) because
(D) while
9. The committee rejected the proposal ______ they did not think it was practical.
(A) or
(B) but
(C) though
(D) because
(A) and
(B) while
(C) until
(D) as
ANSWER 1B 2B 3C 4B 5A 6C 7B 8D 9D 10A
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1. These rooms are very comfortable _____ they have a good view of the city.
(A) also
(B) and
(C) still
(D) as
2. _____ the teacher explained the lesson several times, some of the students still did not understand it.
(A) Although
(B) Even if
(C) Unless
(D) Since
3. He did not join us for the movie _____ he had already seen it.
(A) and
(B) but
(C) although
(D) because
4. She could not find the book she wanted _____ she borrowed a magazine instead.
(A) so
(B) and
(C) but
(D) so that
5. I tried to make her realize the consequences _____ she refused to listen.
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(A) lest
(B) since
(C) but
(D) also
(A) and
(B) if
(C) or
(D) so
(A) Though
(B) While
(C) For
(D) Since
8. Those village folk are poor _____ they always seem so contented.
(A) though
(B) since
(C) yet
(D) or
9. The river has overflowed his banks _____ it has been raining continuously for several days.
(A) still
(B) yet
(C) when
(D) as
10. I don't think he will remember the appointment _____ you remind him.
(A) so
(B) if
(C) unless
(D) lest
ANSWER
1B 2A 3D 4A 5C 6C 7A 8C 9D 10C
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Join the following sentences using the most suitable conjunctions. Omit any
unnecessary words.
2. You will not reach the stadium in time. You have to drive faster.
4. The students were studying in the library. The teacher came in.
8. The climb up Jerai mountain was a success. The scouts faced many
challenges along the way.
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9. He was late for the interview. He was inappropriately dressed for the
interview.
10. Rubbish was not collected regularly. The place became infested with rats.
ANSWER:
1. We have to go to New Jersey by airplane because we cannot go there any other way.
2. You will not reach the stadium in time unless you drive faster.
3. The boys are playing in the field although it is flooded.
4. The students were studying in the library when the teacher came in.
5. Raymond collects all sorts of coins and puts them in his albums.
6. Although he had walked for eight kilometers, he did not fee tired. OR He had walked
eight kilometers yet he did not feel tired.
7. Jessie cycled very fast lest she be bitten by the dog.
8. The climb up Jerai mountain was a success even though the scouts faced many
challenges along the way.
9. Not only was he late for the interview but he was also inappropriately dressed for it.
10. Rubbish was not collected regularly so the place became infested with rats. OR Since
rubbish was not collected regularly, the place became infested with rats.
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1. You treated him badly _____ he is doing the same to you now.
(A) so
(B) if
(C) but
(D) although
(A) when
(B) yet
(C) that
(D) because
(A) So
(B) Either
(C) Since
(D) But
(A) as well as
(B) nor
(C) whereas
(D) if
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(A) and
(B) while
(C) even though
(D) that
(A) so that
(B) therefore
(C) while
(D) but
(A) for
(B) but
(C) and
(D) so
(A) when
(B) and
(C) because
(D) although
10. We saw some boats ______ we were walking along the beach.
(A) but
(B) so
(C) as
(D) if
ANSWER
1A 2B 3C 4A 5D 6C 7B 8A 9D 10C
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1. ______, you've got a chance, you might as well make full use of it.
(A) as
(B) so
(C) while
(D) since
3. _____ you refuse to pay the ransom, the kidnappers might hurt the child.
(A) Lest
(B) Unless
(C) If
(D) Or else
(A) As
(B) Since
(C) Unless
(D) So that
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(A) When
(B) Where
(C) If
(D) Wherever
6. Father locked the garage door _____ no one could tamper with the car.
(A) because
(B) so that
(C) for
(D) lest
7. It was only when I reread his poems recently ______ I began to appreciate their beauty.
(A) until
(B) that
(C) then
(D) so
(A) but
(B) while
(C) if
(D) or
9. They decided that it would be ______ correct ______ proper to boo at the singer who sang badly.
10. She shouted for help ______ no one came to her aid.
(A) so
(B) yet
(C) while
(D) for
ANSWER
1A 2D 3C 4A 5D 6B 7B 8A 9D 10B
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1. ______ Karen lived alone, she was not afraid.
(A) Since
(B) And
(C) So
(D) Although
2. Tom ______ Linda both wanted to go out ______ were prevented by bad weather.
4. Angela has been married a long time. She got married ______ she was 23 years old.
(A) when
(B) as
(C) so
(D) until
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ANSWER
1D 2A 3C 4A
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2. He passed the examination ______ he had been prevented by illness from studying.
8. Even ______ he did say that, I am sure he did not intend to hurt your feelings.
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ANSWER
1. because
2. although/though
3. yet/but
4. but
5. as
6. since
7. and
8. if
9. so
10. that
11. whether
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Fill in the blanks with the correct Conjunctions
7. Not a flower ______ even a blade of grass will grow in this desert.
10. There was a time, and not long ago ______, when I would walk ten kilometers a day.
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1. therefore/so
2. until
3. unless
4. for/because
5. before
6. or
7. nor
8. till/until
9. after
10. either
11. neither, nor
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Write these Sentences in full, putting in suitable Conjunctions
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ANSWER:
1. yet/but
2. but/yet
3. although/though
4. if
5. unless
6. because
7. lest
8. although/though
9. although/though
10. as
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Join each of the following pairs of Simple Sentences with and, but, or,
etc
5. You must take him with you. You must leave him behind.
8. He is a fool. He is a knave.
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ANSWER:
1. The cat caught a mouse and killed it.
2. This house is beautiful and comfortable.
3. The doctors did their best but the patient died.
4. You must learn your lesson or you will be punished.
5. You must take him with you or leave him behind.
6. The tortoise was slow but sure.
7. He lived there and died there.
8. He is a fool and a knave.
9. He is very wealthy but not happy.
10. I called on him but he was not at home.
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Join the sentences with whether, although/even though or
even if
1. I'd marry you ______ you say you don't love me.
2. ______ you sold your car cheap, no one would buy it.
3. My aunt still washes her own clothes ______ she is 70 years old.
7. Please ask Jim ______ he wants to go to the Bird Park or the Zoo.
8. I hate baked beans. I wouldn't eat them ______ there was nothing else in the house.
9. Beckham hired her ______ he knew she was not a good worker.
10. You would still complain ______ you had all the money in the world.
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ANSWER
1. even if
2. Even if
3. even though/although
4. whether
5. even if
6. even though
7. whether
8. even if
9. even though
10. even if
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Choose the right alternative.
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ANSWER::
1. I'll try to be on time but don't worry if I'm late.
2. Don't throw that bag away. If you don't want it. I'll have it.
3. Please report to reception when you arrive at the hotel.
4. We've arranged to play tennis tomorrow but we won't play if it's raining.
5. Jennifer is in her final year at school. She still doesn't know what she's going to do
when she leaves.
6. What would you do if you lost your keys ?
7. I hope I'll be able to come to the party but I'll let you know if I can't.
8. I don't want to be disturbed, so don't phone me unless it's something important.
9. Please sign the contract if you're happy with the conditions.
10. I like traveling by sea as long as it's not rough.
11. You might not remember the name of the hotel, so write it down in case if you forget
it.
12. It's not cold now but take your coat with you in case it gets cold later.
13. Take your coat with you and then you can put it on if it gets cold later
14. The television is always on, even if nobody is watching it.
15. Although we played very well, we lost the match.
16. We're not very close friends although we've known each other a long time.
17. 'When did you leave school ?' 'When I was 16.'
18. Ann will be surprised when she hears the news.
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Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions
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ANSWER::
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Join the following sentences using
suitable conjunctions.
5. It was raining cats and dogs. the boys continued their football match.
10. Cheng likes to sing and dance. Anna likes to sing and dance.
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ANSWER:
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Fill in the blanks with the conjunctions given below. Use each conjunction
only once.
2. Her father bought her a car for her birthday. ______ he also gave her some jewelry.
4. ______ Ali Baba ______ Kasim Baba became rich after they found the hidden treasure.
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ANSWER
1. Besides reading, she likes listening to music.
2. Her father bought her a car for her birthday. In addition he also gave her some
jewelry.
3. She is taking up law as well as English at Victoria University.
4. Both Ali Baba and Kasim Baba became rich after they found the hidden
treasure.
5. He has just bought a book and some pencils.
6. Henry is not only kind but also generous.
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Fill in the blanks with the conjunctions given below. Use each conjunction
only once
like as if as
but yet although
1. He has been doing the same job for a couple of years ______ he is still not good at it.
3. We can do as requested ______ we are not taking any responsibility if anything goes
wrong.
4. ______ he is the first to complete the test, he did not get the highest mark.
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ANSWER
1. He has been doing the same job for a couple of years yet he is still not good at it.
2. He ran as if the devil was chasing him.
3. We can do as requested but we are not taking any responsibility if anything goes
wrong.
4. Although he is the first to complete the test, he did not get the highest mark.
5. He behaved like a child during the meeting.
6. There are as many snakes in Zambia as there are in Sudan.
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Fill in the blanks with the conjunctions given below. Use each
conjunction only once.
while when as
because since for
1. She stole the money ______ her brother needs to pay his school fees.
6. ______ the teacher was busy writing on the board, the students at the back of the class were
talking rather loudly.
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ANSWER:
1. She stole the money because her brother needs to pay his school fees.
2. When we were in New Zealand, we visited many orchards.
3. Since I am on leave tomorrow, there will be no English lesson.
4. He came home dripping wet for it was raining heavily at school.
5. As I was passing his house, I heard a loud scream.
6. While the teacher was busy writing on the board, the students at the back of
the class were talking rather loudly.
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Fill in the blanks with the conjunctions given below.
Use each conjunction only once.
Example : When you go to Langkawi, you can stay at the Pelangi Beach Resort. On the other
hand you can also stay at the Mutiara Beach Hotel.
1. We can watch ______ "The Dark Angel" ______ "Die Hard 2" tonight.
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A N SWER
1. We can watch either "The Dark Angel" or "Die Hard 2" tonight.
2. Have you met Albert or his wife Susie "
3. He ended up playing squash instead of tennis.
4. Neither of the two boys admitted to breaking the vase.
5. Silva could neither read nor write.
6. Aimee did not pass her test nor did Robert.
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Fill in the blanks with the conjunctions given below. Use each conjunction
only once.
1. ______ her mother buys her some toys, she will definitely not move away from there.
2. The referee was too lenient ______ two players were badly injured in the game.
3. They boy, ______, should have run out of the house when he first saw the smoke
coming out from the kitchen.
4. He smoked too much. I am not surprised that he ______ died from lung cancer.
5. They couldn't find any stream to get fresh water, ______ they had to dig to get
underground water.
6. ______, we must all work together to ensure that everything will work out as planned.
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ANSWER
1. Unless her mother buys her some toys, she will definitely not move away from there.
2. The referee was too lenient. As a result two players were badly injured in the game.
3. They boy, in my opinion, should have run out of the house when he first saw the
smoke coming out from the kitchen.
4. He smoked too much. I am not surprised that he consequently died from lung cancer.
5. They couldn't find any stream to get fresh water, therefore they had to dig to get
underground water.
6. To conclude, we must all work together to ensure that everything will work out as
planned.
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1. I understand your problem, ______ I'm sorry I cannot help you in anyway.
(A) and
(B) yet
(C) but
(D) for
3. ______ Bent was preparing for her O level examination, her sister was studying for her A level
examination.
(A) While
(B) Yet
(C) Consequently
(D) As a result
(A) or
(B) instead of
(C) nor
(D) and
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5. ______ Aileen ______ Nancy were elected as prefects in their school.
(A) Consequently
(B) In my opinion
(C) Unless
(D) But
7. They didn't read "Gulliver's Travel" ______ did they read "Treasure Island".
(A) or
(B) either
(C) and
(D) nor
8. ______ Ferdinand doesn't want to act in the play, Ellen will replace him.
(A) For
(B) Although
(C) Since
(D) While
9. ______ Helen ______ Susan was caught in the traffic jam last night.
10. They didn't do their homework ______ did they read their books.
(A) either
(B) neither
(C) and
(D) But
ANSWER
1C 2C 3A 4B 5D 6A 7D 8C 9C 10B
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1. He is a good student. ______ he is also a good athlete.
(A) In addition
(B) As a result
(C) Consequently
(D) But
2. "Would you marry a man who has ______ fame ______ money ?"
3. The young boy exclaimed, "My father's car is exactly ______ yours".
(A) and
(B) as
(C) as if
(D) like
(A) as
(B) and
(C) like
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(D) but
5. ______ he cannot turn up for the meeting tomorrow, he will send his
personal secretary.
(A) For
(B) While
(C) As
(D) When
ANSWER
1A 2B 3D 4A 5C
Example : The players did well but they still lost the game.
1. You can write ______ e-mail to us before the end of this month.
2. Jenny will not attend the party ______ she is personally invited.
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4. Neither the employer ______ the employees are happy with the mediator.
5. You may have all the wealth in the world ______ you may still not be
happy.
8. The residents are not happy ______ the garbage collectors do not collect the
garbage regularly.
9. We have done our best, ______ there is no point crying over spilt milk.
10. The speaker will conduct a seminar _______ a workshop for the
participants.
ANSWER
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