Conjunctions English Grammar Exercises

Question. Something must have fallen ………………… I heard a thud.
(a) for
(b) if
(c) so

Answer : A

Question. …………………….. I was walking down the street, I saw Joe driving his Porsche.
(a) As
(b) Since
(c) Though

Answer : A

Question. I will not forgive him ………………………… he apologizes to me.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) if
(b) unless
(c) until
(d) whether

Answer : B

Question. Just ……………………… I sat down, the doorbell rang.
(a) as
(b) if
(c) now

Answer : A

Question. She is both pretty ……………….. intelligent.
(a) and
(b) as well
(c) as well as

Answer : A

Question. I don’t care ………………. you leave or stay.
(a) if
(b) whether
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : C, A

Question. I had an accident …………………….. I was in Frankfurt.
(a) when
(b) as
(c) since

Answer : A

Question. ............................... she didn't like the movie, I enjoyed it a lot.
(a) Although
(b) However
(c) Despite

Answer : A

Question. ………………… he practices every day, he still has to improve his game.
(a) Though
(b) If
(c) Even if

Answer : A

Question. ……………………… my mother cooks something special, she gives a portion of it to my neighbor.
(a) When
(b) Whenever
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : B

Question. I had a headache; ............................ I enjoyed the movie.
(a) although
(b) despite
(c) however

Answer : C

Question. She got married ………………………. she was twenty.
(a) when
(b) while
(c) as

Answer : A

Question. ………………….. I knew the reason, I would tell you.
(a) If
(b) Though
(c) While

Answer : A

Question. I will ………………….. obey you nor resign my job.
(a) neither
(b) either
(c) not

Answer : A

Question. She slipped ………………………. she was getting off the train.
(a) as
(b) while
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : A, B

Question. I can’t meet you tomorrow ………………… I have an important appointment.
(a) for
(b) as
(c) because
(d) All of these

Answer : A, B

Question. I couldn’t contact him ……………………….. he was on holiday.
(a) as
(b) though
(c) if

Answer : A

Question. The doctor must come soon ………………… the patient will die.
(a) and
(b) or
(c) nor

Answer : B

Question. You cannot go ………………………… you have finished the job.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) unless
(b) until
(c) up to

Answer : B

Question. ……………………… it was a holiday I stayed in bed until afternoon.
(a) As
(b) While
(c) Though

Answer : A

Question. The students started talking ………………… the teacher left the classroom.
(a) no sooner
(b) as long as
(c) as soon as

Answer : C

Question. The meal was good, .............................. expensive.
(a) despite
(b) though
(c) however

Answer : B

Question. ……………………… it was a holiday, the tourist place looked deserted.
(a) Though
(b) Even if
(c) As if

Answer : A

Question. ...................... I was late, all the others were on time.
(a) Though
(b) However
(c) Despite

Answer : A

Question. The trains were late …………………………. of bad weather.
(a) because
(b) since
(c) as

Answer : A

Question. ……………………… I got home, I sat down to eat something.
(a) When
(b) While
(c) Since

Answer : A

Question. She would neither agree to my suggestion …………………… leave me alone.
(a) or
(b) nor
(c) not

Answer : B

Question. …………………… it was raining, we continued to play in the garden.
(a) Because
(b) Although
(c) Even if

Answer : B

Question. We went out ......................... it was late.
(a) although
(b) despite
(c) however

Answer : A

Question. ………………… you obey my orders or quit.
(a) Either
(b) If
(c) Neither
(d) Both

Answer : A

Question. …………………… they live near me, I see them very often.
(a) As
(b) If
(c) Though

Answer : A

Question. He played well ........................... his injury.
(a) however
(b) although
(c) despite

Answer : C

Question. ……………………… she finished her studies, she started job hunting.
(a) As soon as
(b) No sooner
(c) Hardly had

Answer : A

Question. ............................. trying hard, he couldn't solve the puzzle.
(a) Although
(b) Despite
(c) However

Answer : B

Question. They not only abused him ………………… threatened him with dire consequences.
(a) but
(b) but also
(c) also

Answer : B

Question. ……………………… the patient had lost a lot of blood, the doctors could not revive him.
(a) As
(b) Though
(c) If

Answer : A

Question. She passed the test ........................ having a bad teacher.
(a) despite
(b) however
(c) although

Answer : A

Question. …………………….. she was not feeling well, she didn’t go to school.
(a) Since
(b) Though
(c) While

Answer : A

Question. She continued to work ............................ she was not feeling well.
(a) although
(b) however
(c) despite

Answer : A

Question. ……………………. you exercise regularly, you will stay fit and healthy.
(a) If
(b) Whether
(c) Unless

Answer : A

Question. He ran as fast as he could; ........................... he couldn't win the race.
(a) although
(b) however
(c) despite

Answer : B

Question. ……………………… it rains, we will not cancel the picnic.
(a) Even if
(b) Even though
(c) Though

Answer : A

Question. ……………………. she said made me angry.
(a) What
(b) That
(c) Which

Answer : A

Question. The manager ………………. his wife was present at the party.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) and
(b) as well as
(c) along with

Answer : B, C

Question. We decided to order food ……………………. we hadn’t cooked anything.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) because
(b) so
(c) as

Answer :C, A

Question. He behaved …………………….. he was possessed.
(a) as
(b) if
(c) as if

Answer : C

Question. She is always cheerful ........................ the many setbacks she has faced.
(a) despite
(b) although
(c) however

Answer : A

Question. Will you wait here .............................. I come back?
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) until
(b) till
(c) unless
(d) up to

Answer : A

Question. You can come ................................ you want.
(a) when
(b) whenever
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : C

Question. Get ready ............................... the time I return.
(a) by
(b) when
(c) until

Answer : A

Question. She went home .............................. she finished her job.
(a) as soon as
(b) when
(c) after
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. No sooner did she receive the telegram, ................................ she left for her home.
(a) when
(b) before
(c) than

Answer : C

Question. I will be happy ................................. I win.
(a) if
(b) unless
(c) whether

Answer : A

Question. You cannot go ............................... you have finished the job.
(a) until
(b) if
(c) up to

Answer : A

Question. You should give me a call .................................. you finish.
(a) when
(b) while
(c) no sooner

Answer : A

Question. I injured my leg .................................. I was playing football yesterday.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) whenever
(b) while
(c) when

Answer : B

Question. I hurt myself ................................... I play football.
(a) when
(b) whenever
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : C

Question. I will tell her ................................. she arrives.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) as
(b) when
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : C

Question. You will be paid ................................. you finish the job.
(a) when
(b) if
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : C