Conjunction 1 I need an office to myself ______ I can get some work done. so so that although when since 2 Write it down ______ you don't forget. so so that although when since 3 I need to get to work early ______ I can finish the report before the meeting. so so that although when since 4 I'll tell her ______ I see her. so so that YES YES YES
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Conjunction
1 I need an office to myself ______ I can get some work done.
so
so that
although
when
since
2 Write it down ______ you don't forget.
so
so that
although
when
since
3 I need to get to work early ______ I can finish the report before
the meeting.
so
so that
although
when
since
4 I'll tell her ______ I see her.
so
so that
although
when
YES
YES
YES
YES
since
5 ______ you left, the atmosphere in the office has not been as
nice.
so
so that
although
when
since
6 ______ he was the best qualified candidate, he didn't get the
job.
so
so that
although
when
since
7 He is learning English ______ he can get a better and more
interesting job.
so
so that
although
when
since
8 ______ you think of all the people who could have got the job, it
seems ridiculous that he was chosen.
so
YES
YES
YES
so that
although
when
since
9 I'm going to buy a new Beetle, ______ I do think they are over-
priced.
so
so that
although
when
since
10 ______ you're next in Chicago, give me a call.
so
so that
although
when
since
11 ______ you already know Mary, you should go to meet her at
the airport.
so
so that
although
when
since
12 ______ we would like to open a branch in Oxford now, we will
YES
YES
YES
YES
probably wait for another year or so.
so
so that
although
when
since
13 The job is badly paid ______ I'm looking for another one.
so
so that
although
when
since
14 I hate living in London ______ I'm moving to the country.
so
so that
although
when
since
15 I don't know him very well, ______ I have met him socially on a
couple of occasions.
so
so that
although
when
since
YES
YES
YES
YES
16 I don't know ______ I'll be back.
so
so that
although
when
since
17 I haven't seen her ______ last Summer.
so
so that
although
when
since
18 ______ we have so much to do, let's delay discussing this until
our next meeting.
so
so that
although
when
since
19 We're not making much profit ______ we need to raise our
prices.
so
so that
although
YES
YES
YES
YES
when
since
20 The exercise was boring ______ I stopped
so
so that
although
when
since
Exercise 1
Paying attention to the expressions used in the following sentences, fill in the blanks
with the words and, but also, nor, or, than, then and when, as appropriate.
YES
1.I have both respect and admiration for them.
2. Hardly had I finished reading over the problem, when the answer leapt to my
mind.
3. It will rain either today or tomorrow.
4. He could not decide whether to tell the truth or keep silent.
5. It was not only a beautiful day, but also the first day of Spring.
6. If you follow the instructions, then you should have no difficulty.
7. He is neither proud nor condescending.
8. What with one thing and another, it was very late by the time we left the
house.
9. No sooner had I opened my eyes, then I remembered where I was.
10. Scarcely had I heard the news, when my friend arrived.
11. I do not know whether he has seen the movie before or not.
12. I would rather wait here then risk missing the bus.
13. She could find the book neither at the Library, nor at the bookstore.
14. No sooner had I opened the window, then a butterfly flew into the room.
15. The crowd was both large and enthusiastic.
Exercise 2
Paying attention to the meanings of the sentences, fill in the blanks with the correct
subordinate conjunctions or similar expressions chosen from the pairs given in
brackets.
1.We recognized her at once, ____________ we had not seen her for years.
(although, in case)
2. He kept reading ___________ he fell asleep. (for, until)
3. The moon will rise ____________ the sun sets. (as soon as, than)
4. It looks ____________ the train will be late. (while, as though)
5. ____________ she got her degree, she became a teacher. (After, Than)
6. We will not go skiing ____________ the weather is good. (as if, unless)
7. ____________ he left, he made sure he had his keys with him. (Before, For)
8. ____________ I told the truth, you would not believe me. (Even if, So that)
9. They have known her ___________ she was a child. (until, since)
10. I must leave now, ____________ I have a great deal of work to do. (as, than)
11. What shall we do ____________ it rains? (or else, supposing)
12. ____________ you read this book, you would be sure to enjoy it. (If, Until)
13. The door was open, ____________ we could hear everything. (in case, so)
14. I studied more ____________ he did. (than, whereas)
15. We packed a lunch, ____________ we knew we would soon be hungry. (lest,
for)
16. I will join you, ____________ the weather is fine. (providing, than)
17. ____________ he is very busy, he is seldom at home. (Or else, Because)
18. We must hurry, ___________ we will be late. (so that, or else)
Exercise 3
For each of the following sentences, paying attention to the structure of the
sentence, fill in the blank with either the conjunction or the preposition given in
brackets.
1. We stayed up late, ____________ we were tired. (although, despite)
2. They went swimming, ____________ the coldness of the water. (although,
despite)
3. I enjoy the course, ____________ the professor is a good teacher. (because,
because of)
4. She looks ___________ your sister. (as if, like)
5. Please wait ___________ I make a phone call. (during, while)
6. Did you hear any noises ____________ the night? (during, while)
7. It looked ____________ we would not be able to leave until the next day. (as
if, like)
8. We all felt tired ____________ the hot weather. (because, because of)
9. I read a book ___________ I was waiting. (during, while)
10. Her eyes shone _____________ stars. (as if, like)
11. They managed to work together, ___________ their differences of opinion.
(although, despite)
12. I left home early, ____________ I had to do several errands. (because,
because of)
13. He speaks about the subject ____________ he were an expert. (as if, like)
14. We rested ____________ the hottest part of the day. (during, while)
15. ____________ she lost her way twice, she arrived safely. (Although, Despite)
16. ____________ their interest in comets, they decided to study astronomy.
(Because, Because of)
Exercise 4
Paying attention to the meanings of the sentences, fill in the blanks with the correct
connecting adverbs chosen from the pairs given in brackets.
1. The work was new to me. ____________, it did not seem difficult. (Consequently,
Nevertheless)
2. Continue along Queen Street. ____________ turn left. (Then, Therefore)
3. It was very misty. ______________, we could not get a clear view of the
mountain. (Hence, However)
4. We had walked several miles. ____________, we did not feel tired. (Accordingly,
Still)
5. She is a talented actress. ____________, she is very beautiful. (Moreover, Thus)
6. We take the bus every day. __________, we are familiar with the bus route.
(Nevertheless, Thus)
7. The child was sleepy. ______________, we went home early. (Otherwise,
Therefore)
8. The food was delicious. _____________, the service was excellent. (Likewise,
Nevertheless)
9. We looked everywhere. _____________, we could not find the keys. (However,
Thus)
10. The book is long. _____________, the vocabulary is difficult. (Consequently,
Furthermore)
11. Luckily, the moon was bright. ______________, we could not have seen the
path. (Accordingly, Otherwise)
12. He is old. _____________, his mind is still active. (Nonetheless, Therefore)
Exercise 5
Paying attention to the structure of the sentences, fill in the blanks with the
conjunctions or connecting adverbs given in brackets. Make sure that the sentences
conform to the rules of correct formal English.
1. I have invited him. ____________, I have invited his sister. (Also, And)
2. He walked up to the door ____________ knocked. (and, likewise)
3. The bus fare is expensive; ____________, I prefer to walk. (so, therefore)
4. She is well-educated. ____________, she has very good manners. (And, Besides)
5. I would rather travel by train, ___________ the bus leaves earlier. (but, however)
6. We were born in this village; ____________, we know everyone here. (hence, so
that)
7. Put less wood on the fire, ___________ it will be too smoky. (or, otherwise)
8. They got off the train. __________ they began to search for a hotel. (And, Then)
9. She studied for many months; ____________, she knew the material thoroughly.
(consequently, so that)
10. The weather was hot; ____________, the air was humid. (and, moreover)
11. Please come with us, ____________ I can introduce you to my friends. (thus, so
that)
12. The sun was warm, ____________ a cool breeze blew in from the sea. (but,
however)
13. I have read this book before; ____________, I do not remember the plot. (but,
however)
14. They were hot ____________ tired. (also, and)
15. The door was locked; ____________, we would have waited inside. (or,
otherwise)
16. I have known her for many years; ____________, I understand her character
well. (so that, thus)
17. We opened the window ____________ fresh air would blow into the room.
(consequently, so that)
18. He is ignorant; ____________, he is lazy. (and, furthermore)
19. They visited many stores; ___________, they could not find what they were
looking for. (but, however)
20. You should go to sleep now, ____________ you will be tired tomorrow. (or,
otherwise)
21. I was worried; ___________, I was determined not to show it. (but, nevertheless)
Answers to Exercise 2:1. and 2. when 3. or 4. or 5. but also 6. then 7. nor 8. and 9. than 10. when 11. or 12. than 13. nor 14. than 15. and
Answers to Exercise 3:1. although 2. until 3. as soon as 4. as though 5. After 6. unless 7. Before 8. Even if 9. since 10. as 11. supposing 12. If 13. so 14. than 15. for 16. providing 17. Because 18. or else
Answers to Exercise 4:1. although 2. despite 3. because 4. like 5. while 6. during 7. as if 8. because of 9. while 10. like 11. despite 12. because 13. as if 14. during 15. Although 16. Because of
Answers to Exercise 5:1. Nevertheless 2. Then 3. Hence 4. Still 5. Moreover 6. Thus 7. Therefore 8. Likewise 9. However 10. Furthermore 11. Otherwise 12. Nonetheless
Answers to Exercise 6:1. Also 2. and 3. therefore 4. Besides 5. but 6. hence 7. or 8. Then 9. consequently 10. moreover 11. so that 12. but 13. however 14. and 15. otherwise 16. thus 17. so that 18. furthermore 19. however 20. or 21. nevertheless