Conjunction S
Conjunction S
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Quick and Handy Grammar Review: Conjunctions 2
Exercise 1:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank. 4
Exercise 2:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank. 5
Exercise 3:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. 6
Exercise 4:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. 7
Exercise 5:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. 8
Exercise 6:
Sentence Stems. Write conclusions to the sentences. 9
Exercise 7:
Insert one pair of correlative conjunctions in the blanks. 10
Exercise 8:
Sentence beginnings. Write beginnings to the sentences. 11
Exercise 9:
Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses. 12
Exercise 10:
Insert a conjunction in the blank. 13
Answer Key 14
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Review - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Coordinating Conjunctions:
and but or
yet for nor
so
To recall the seven coordinating conjunctions, remember the word FANBOYS [For And Nor But Or Yet So].
Notes:
• Do not begin a sentence with the coordinating conjunctions and, but, so, or yet.
• For is poetic. It means because. For is rarely used as a conjunction in modern English.
• Nor, used by itself, usually begins a sentence. It is usually followed by do or does and then the subject.
[e.g., I don’t like opera. Nor do I like chamber music.]
• As a conjunction, yet means but. It is used more often in writing than in speaking.
• Use a comma before the conjunction when 2 independent clauses are joined. You don’t need to use a comma if
those clauses are short or if they have the same subject.
Subordinating Conjunctions:
These words are often called subordinators. They are used at the beginning of a dependent clause in a complex sentence.
Note that the order of the clauses doesn’t matter, but there is a comma when the dependent clause is first in the sentence
(Subordinating conjunction S V , S V) and no comma when the independent clause is first (S V Subordinating conjunc-
tion S V).
after if though
although if only till
as in order that unless
as if now that until
as long as once when
as though rather than whenever
because since where
before so that whereas
even if than wherever
even though that while
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Correlative Conjunctions:
Some conjunctions are used in pairs. They use parallel structure, which means that the same grammatical forms appear on
each side of the conjunction.
both ... and neither ... nor not only ... but also
as ... as
• Whether you earn an A or get a lower grade, do your best. [Each conjunction is followed by a verb]
• Both John and Bill are excellent tennis players. [Each conjunction is followed by a noun]
• Neither the professor nor the students understood the problem. [Each conjunction is followed by a noun]
• I not only lost the game but also hurt my ankle. [Each conjunction is followed by a verb]
• Professor Jenkins is not only patient, but also stimulating. [Each conjunction is followed by an adjective]
• Hector did not lose money at the casino but he did not win any either. [Each conjunction is followed by a verb]
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Exercise 1 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
and but so
Exercise 1:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.
1. The rain is very heavy, ___________ the game will probably not be played.
4. The sun is shining brightly, ___________ the picnic was still cancelled.
5. Rita is an excellent violinist,___________ she will probably be chosen for the orchestra.
6. The security lines are very long at the airport, ___________ you should probably leave early for your flight.
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Exercise 2 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 2:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.
1. Marsha doesn’t play jazz ___________ the blues. She prefers hip-hop and rap.
4. The sun is very strong, ___________ Jacob still won’t wear any sunscreen.
5. I love you more than anything in the world, ___________ you are sweet and kind.
6. Would you like coffee ___________ tea? I would prefer a cup of coffee.
7. Henry does not come from Mexico. ___________ is from Belize. He is from Honduras.
8. I will go to Montreal ___________ Quebec for the weekend. I’m not sure.
9. James is very tired, ___________ he will still come with us to the movies.
10. Wanda is very happy, ___________ she has finally earned her degree.
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Exercise 3 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 3:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.
3. _____________________ Sheldon works for the post office, he never works Sundays.
6. _____________________ travelers have time to pass through security, it is recommended that they
arrive two hours before their flight.
7. I will not go out with you _____________________ you promise not to smoke
8. _____________________ Maria is an avid jogger, her sister Julia prefers just to sit on the couch.
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Exercise 4 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 4:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.
1. Bill will not pay $500 for a suit _____________________ he can certainly afford it.
2. _____________________ Juan is a very hard worker, his brother Luis is very lazy.
4. I have prepared a summary chart _____________________ you can understand conjunctions better.
5. _____________________ he was driving to work yesterday, Jason got a ticket for speeding.
7. _____________________ Henry has a job, he can pay his share of the rent.
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Exercise 5 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 5:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.
5. _____________________ he is the manager’s son, he might still be fired because his work is so bad.
10. Leslie always drinks a cup of hot chocolate to relax her _____________________ she goes to sleep.
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Exercise 6 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 6:
Sentence Stems. Write conclusions to the following sentences.
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Exercise 7 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 7:
Insert one pair of correlative conjunctions in the blanks. Use each pair only once.
1. Kenja is _________________ fast _________________ Martha. They have the same time in the 100 meters.
3. _________________ the professors _________________ the students like the new building.
6. _________________ you stay late _________________ leave right now, I want to thank you for your help.
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Exercise 8 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 8:
Sentence beginnings. Write beginnings to the following sentences.
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Exercise 9 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 9:
Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses.
1. My sister has many friends. She has not found a special one. [while]
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2. John is only eight years old. He can play the piano very well. [although]
____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Alma ate the chicken and rice. She also ate two hamburgers. [not only … but also]
____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Ned is the manager of the bank. He doesn’t make a high salary. [though]
____________________________________________________________________________________
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6. Barbara arrived at home at eight. Then she called her sister. [once]
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7. Bill will work late. In fact, he will work until 9:00 p.m. [until]
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8. I will never go to that restaurant again. I will live a long time. [as long as]
____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Hal studied a lot. He still got a very low grade. [even though]
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Exercise 10 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Exercise 10:
Insert a conjunction in the blank.
3. You have worked very hard today, __________________ you should take the day off tomorrow.
9. The professor cancelled the examination __________________ the students were all late due to the storm.
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Answer Key - Grammar Practice Worksheets
Answer Key
Exercise 1: Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank [and, but, so].
1. so 2. and 3. but 4. but 5. so
6. so 7. but 8. and 9. but 10. so
Exercise 2: Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank [yet, for, nor, or].
1. or 2. nor 3. yet 4. yet 5. for
6. or 7. nor 8. or 9. yet 10. for
7.
Exercise 3: Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.
1. as long as 2. whenever 3. because 4. than 5. before
6. in order that 7. unless 8. while 9. that 10. where
Exercise 4: Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.
1. though 2. whereas 3. since 4. so that 5. as
6. if only 7. now that 8. as if 9. till 10. wherever
Exercise 5: Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.
1. even if 2. because 3. while 4. until 5. even though
6. if 7. once 8. rather than 9. unless 10. before
Exercise 6: Sentence Stems. Write conclusions to the following sentences. Answers will vary. Suggested answers:
1. I don’t like broccoli, but [I do like carrots].
2. Victoria plays the piano, and [she also plays the guitar].
3. Because it is so cold, [we should stay home].
4. I really love the music of Beethoven and [Mozart].
5. Maya always studies hard for her exams, so [she gets excellent grades].
6. Lester works for an electronics store, so [he can get a discount on laptops].
7. Harvey is one of the best players on the team, but [he is very selfish].
8. Toronto is a very safe city, and [Winnipeg is, too].
9. I don’t like your cooking. Nor do I [like the way you talk].
10. We will win the war, for we [are strong and united].
Exercise 7: Insert one pair of correlative conjunctions in the blanks. Use each pair only once.
1. as ... as 2. not only ... but also 3. neither ... nor 4. not ... but
5. either ... or 6. whether ... or 7. both ... and
Exercise 8: Sentence beginnings. Write beginnings to the following sentences. Answers will vary. Suggested answers:
1. [We aren’t going on the picnic] because the weather is so bad.
2. [Carla not only loves to dance], but she also loves to sing.
3. [Everyone likes to sit next to Lucy on exam day] because she is the best student in the class.
4. [I might go to the movies] or I may just stay home.
5. [I used the GPS], but I got lost anyway.
6. [Roger owns an apartment in Miami], and he also owns two houses in the Dominican Republic.
7. [Wesley has many friends], yet he still feels lonely.
8. [Sheila’s skirt fit perfectly], but her shirt was too small.
9. [Nikita served good wine], and she also served excellent cheese.
10. [Paula’s car broke down], so she had to walk all the way home.
Exercise 9: Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses.
1. While my sister has many friends, she has not found a special one.
2. Although John is only eight years old, he can play the piano very well.
3. Alma not only ate the chicken and rice, but she also ate two hamburgers.
4. Though Ned is the manager of the bank, he doesn’t make a high salary.
5. After Gino ate breakfast, he washed the dishes.
6. Once Barbara arrived home, she called her sister.
7. Bill will work until 9:00 p.m.
8. I will never go to that restaurant again as long as I live.
9. Even though Hal studied a lot, he still got a very low grade.
10. Everyone likes Hanna because she is patient and relaxed.
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