Exercise: Conjunctions

Exercise 1: Identify the Conjunction

In the following sentences, identify the conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

  1. He wanted to play football, but his mother did not allow it.
  2. Tom is playing baseball and hockey this season.
  3. I was late to the party because my car broke down.
  4. She will either go to the mall or stay at home.
  5. Although it was raining, we decided to go out.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Conjunction

Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with an appropriate conjunction.

  1. I want to eat pizza _________ I am too full from dinner.
  2. He can either accept the offer _________ decline it, he can't do both.
  3. Please turn off the lights __________ you're done with your work.
  4. ___________ it was hot outside, I decided to stay inside with the air conditioner running.
  5. John likes to sing __________ dance in his free time.

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Choose the right conjunction to complete the sentences.

  1. Shall we go out ___________ eat at home? (a) or (b) and
  2. I love cooking ___________ I hate cleaning. (a) and (b) but
  3. Let's go to the beach ___________ it's too hot for a walk in the park. (a) because (b) although
  4. The movie starts at 9:00 PM _________ we need to leave now. (a) so (b) but
  5. We can either go to Spain ___________ Italy for our vacation. (a) nor (b) or

Exercise 4: Joining Sentences Using Conjunctions

Join the following pairs of sentences using a conjunction.

  1. I have a large family. I have many friends.
  2. The teacher was angry. The students were late.
  3. We saw a movie. We went shopping.
  4. She works hard. She plays hard.
  5. The project is completed. The team is happy.

Answers

Exercise 1: Identify the Conjunction

  1. but
  2. and
  3. because
  4. either … or
  5. although

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Conjunction

  1. but
  2. or
  3. when
  4. Although
  5. and

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. a) or
  2. b) but
  3. a) because
  4. a) so
  5. b) or

Exercise 4: Joining Sentences Using Conjunctions

  1. I have a large family and I have many friends.
  2. The teacher was angry because the students were late.
  3. We saw a movie, and we went shopping.
  4. She works hard but she plays hard.
  5. The project is completed, so the team is happy.

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