Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks – Conjunctions
Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction:
Example: I wanted to go out, _______ it started raining. (Answer: but)
1. She stayed home _______ she was feeling tired.
2. You can have tea _______ coffee.
3. He didn’t study hard, _______ he failed the exam.
4. I like both pizza _______ pasta.
5. She is not only smart _______ also kind.
6. I’ll call you _______ I arrive.
7. Neither John _______ Mary came to the meeting.
8. You can stay here _______ come with me.
9. I didn’t see the movie _______ I was busy.
10. She will go shopping _______ she finishes her homework.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice – Conjunctions
Choose the most appropriate conjunction for each sentence:
Example: I’m going to the store _______ I need some milk. (Answer: because)
1. She didn’t go to the party _______ she was sick.
2. Would you like coffee _______ tea?
3. He didn’t call me, _______ I called him.
4. Neither John _______ Mary came to the meeting.
5. I’ll call you _______ I arrive.
6. She likes chocolate, _______ she doesn’t like vanilla.
7. You can either stay here _______ come with us.
8. He didn’t eat breakfast, _______ he was in a hurry.
9. She is both intelligent _______ hardworking.
10. We can go to the park _______ it stops raining.
Exercise 3: Match Conjunctions to Their Functions
Match the conjunction to its correct function:
Example: “But” is used to show contrast.
1. Shows a reason or cause:
2. Adds information:
3. Presents alternatives:
4. Shows contrast:
5. Indicates two negatives:
6. Shows time or condition:
7. Emphasizes two points:
8. Indicates inclusion:
9. Shows result:
10. Indicates a negative alternative: