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Conjunction 1
Conjunction 1
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C. 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. For example:
I went for a walk _______ the sun was shining. (because, otherwise)
I went for a walk because the sun was shining.
Do you know _______ the stores are open today? (as if, whether)
Do you know whether the stores are open today?
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)
________ the sun was shining, the water was cold. (Although, Despite)
Although the sun was shining, the water was cold.
The price of oranges is high, __________ frost damage. (because, because of)
The price of oranges is high, because of frost damage. (because, because of)
I went to see the play, _______ it had good reviews. (because, because of)
I went to see the play, because it had good reviews. (because, because of)
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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)
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)
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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)
F. 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. For example:
It was very hot. ____________, we decided to go swimming. (Consequently, So)
It was very hot. Consequently, we decided to go swimming.
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)
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20. You should go to sleep now, ____________ you will be tired tomorrow. (or,
otherwise)
3. The child hates both getting up in the morning and to go to bed at night.
6. The street is lined with both oak trees and there are elm trees.
7. The lecture was not only very long but also it was very dull.
9. I am not only proud to be here, but also feel happy to meet you.
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1. We walked out of the door, down the steps and went across the street.
6. The town boasts four libraries, two theaters and there are many schools.
Answers to Exercise 1:
1. and 2. nor 3. yet 4. or 5. nor 6. but 7. yet 8. and
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
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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
Answers to Exercise 7:
1. The train proceeded neither quickly nor smoothly. 2. They will leave either today
or tomorrow. 3. The child hates both getting up in the morning and going to bed at
night. 4. She is neither kind nor patient. 5. He is not only talented, but
also charming. 6. The street is lined with both oak trees and elm trees. 7. The
lecture was not only very long but also very dull. 8. You should either eat less,
or exercise more. 9. I am not only proud to be here, but also happy to meet you. 10.
The town is both historical and picturesque.
Answers to Exercise 8:
1. We walked out of the door, down the steps and across the street. 2. She loves
singing, dancing and playing the piano. 3. The wind moaned, shrieked and howled.
4. The music was fast, brilliant and exciting. 5. He proposes to borrow money, open
a store and go into business. 6. The town boasts four libraries, two theaters
and many schools. 7. The clouds were thick, black and threatening. 8. He likes
running, jumping and riding a bicycle. 9. They worked carefully, quickly and quietly.
10. The vegetables were fresh, tender and delicious.