CONJUNCTIONS exercise 1

Choose the best conjunction for each sentence.

1. Jun couldn't buy any Christmas presents ________ he didn't have any money.
A.   ?    because

B.   ?    even though

2. Jerry passed the exam first time ________ I had to retake it three times.
A.   ?    as

B.   ?    while

3. I don't drink coffee ________ it makes me nervous.

A.   ?    although

B.   ?    as

4. ________ Mei Li doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.

A.   ?    Whereas

B.   ?    Since

5. Paula got the job ________ she had no experience.

A.   ?    as

B.   ?    even though

6. ________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.

A.   ?    Although

B.   ?    Because

7. ________ my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.
A.   ?    Whereas

B.   ?    Since

8. I will be late today ________ my car has broken down.

A.   ?    though

B.   ?    because
 CONJUNCTIONS exercise 2

Combine the sentences using the subordinating conjunction at the end of the sentence. For
example: "I put my coat on. It was cold. (because)" becomes" I put my coat on because it was
cold."

1. You should stay away from bears. They are dangerous. (because)

2. Deer are cute. They eat all your flowers. (although)

3. Surfing is fun. It can be dangerous. (though)

4. I took my umbrella. It was raining. (as)

5. Some apples are red. Others are green. (while)

6. The boat could not move. There was no wind. (since)