Conjunctions vs.

Prepositions Exercise

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction, preposition or transitional adverb.

1. He had an accident ………………….. his

carelessness.

because

because of

2. …………………. he was driving carelessly, he

met with an accident.

Because

Because of

3. …………………… having the required

qualifications, she didn’t get the job.

Though

In spite of

Despite of

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4. We went out …………………. the rain.

despite

however

though

5. ………………….. bad weather, the match was

cancelled.

Owing to

Because of

Either could be used here

6. We cancelled the outing ………………….. it was

awfully cold.

because

however

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so

because of

7. She has lost her appetite ………………….. her

illness.

because

because of

despite

as

8. Clever ………………….. he was, he could not

solve the puzzle.

as

though

Either could be used here

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9. The weather was bad; ……………………., we

went out.

though

despite

nonetheless

10. He received prompt medical care;

……………………, he didn’t survive.

however

though

because of

11. ………………… receiving prompt medical care,

the patient died.

Despite

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Though

However

12. ……………………. the chairman was ill, the

meeting was cancelled.

As

Though

Because of

Answers
1. He had an accident because of his carelessness.
2. Because he was driving carelessly, he met with an accident.
3. In spite of having the required qualifications, she didn’t get the job.
4. We went out despite the rain.
5. Owing to bad weather, the match was cancelled.
6. We cancelled the outing because it was awfully cold.
7. She has lost her appetite because of her illness.
8. Clever though/as he was, he could not solve the puzzle.
9. The weather was bad; nonetheless, we went out.
10. He received prompt medical care; however, he didn’t survive.
11. Despite receiving prompt medical care, the patient died.

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12. As the chairman was ill, the meeting was cancelled.

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