Conjunctions

Exercise 1 

Underline the correct word.

e.g The little boy cried (so, because) he was hungry.

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1. I was late for work, (so, while) I took a taxi.
2. She threw away the fish (because, until) it had gone bad.
3. She left her books at home, (if, so) she had to go back.
4. (Since, Although) we went to circus early, we could not get a seat.
5. (While, Before) the gardener was cutting the grass, he saw a snake.
6. I was alone (after, when) the thief came in.
7. Come and visit me (before, when) you are free.
8. They waited there (but, till) sunrise.

Exercise 2 

Fill in each of the blanks with the correct word.

although because but and before after when

1. The road is flooded ____________ it rained heavily last night.

2. ________________ the children came early, we did not let them in.
3. We packed our bags ____________ the school bell had rung.
4. I was hungry _____________ I could no eat a thing.
5. I washed the rice __________ I boiled it in the rice cooker.
6. The referee blew the whistle _______________ the goal was scored.
7. _____________ the cat is away, the mice will play.
8. We must always wash our hands ____________ we eat.

Exercise 3 

Fill in each of the blanks with the correct word.

until or since unless while when so because

e.g. _ _While_____ she was cooking, the roof fell in.

1. She will revise her spelling ________________ she knows all the words by
heart.
2. _____________ we help them, they will not be able to finish it in time.
3. He told me to keep quiet ______________ leave the room.
4. We cleaned the house _______________ you were sleeping.
5. ______________ you were not there, we went home early.
6. ______________ she tells us the truth, we cannot help her.
7. We have not seen mother ______________ we came home.
8. We played ____________ it was dark.
9. Don’t switch on the radio _______________ you are studying.
10. They will continue the game ______________ it stops raining.
11. It is just a week _____________ we arrived here.
12. He fell into the river ____________ he was crossing it.
13. ________________ you hurry, we will be late for the show.
14. Hurry up ______________ else you will miss the bus.
15. Don’t come _______________ you are busy.
16. She will come here ______________ she is free.
17. She learnt Japanese ________________ she was young.
18. I missed the bus _____________ I walked home.
19. I stayed at home _____________ I was unwell.
20. ______________ I was waiting for the bus, I heard a siren