Conjunctions are an essential part of English grammar, as they help us link words, phrases, or clauses together to create more complex sentences. They are vital for effective communication and ensure that our writing and speech are cohesive and coherent. The three main types of conjunctions are coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words or phrases of equal importance, such as “and,” “but,” or “or.” Subordinating conjunctions, such as “because,” “although,” or “since,” are used to introduce a dependent clause and show a relationship between it and an independent clause. Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect words or phrases, such as “either…or,” “both…and,” or “not only…but also.” In the following exercises, you will practice using different types of conjunctions to complete sentences. Good luck!
Exercise 1: Conjunctions in Everyday Situations
1. I wanted to go to the party, *but* (opposite) my parents said I had to stay home and study.
2. She loves playing the guitar *and* (addition) singing in a band.
3. It’s raining outside, *so* (result) we decided to stay in and watch a movie.
4. He was hungry, *yet* (contrast) he didn’t eat anything for hours.
5. I can’t decide whether to wear the red dress *or* (choice) the black one.
6. She didn’t have enough money to buy the shoes, *nor* (negative) did she really need them.
7. You can either cook dinner at home *or* (alternative) we can order takeout.
8. He’s not only a talented musician, *but also* (addition) a great actor.
9. She wanted to travel to Europe, *for* (reason) she had always been fascinated by its history.
10. I’ll give you a ride to the store *if* (condition) you promise to help me with my homework later.
11. She was late to the meeting *because* (reason) she got stuck in traffic.
12. *Although* (contrast) the weather was bad, they still managed to have a great time at the picnic.
13. Take an umbrella with you *in case* (possibility) it rains later.
14. He wanted to go for a run, *however* (contrast) he had to finish his work first.
15. She is good at math, *whereas* (contrast) her brother excels in literature.
Exercise 2: Conjunctions in Academic Contexts
1. Researchers conducted several experiments *in order to* (purpose) test their hypothesis.
2. Some people believe that technology has improved our lives, *while* (contrast) others argue that it has caused more harm than good.
3. There is a growing body of evidence that supports the benefits of exercise, *yet* (contrast) many people still lead sedentary lifestyles.
4. Global warming is a serious issue, *and* (addition) it requires immediate action from governments and individuals.
5. Education is important not only for personal development, *but also* (addition) for the progress of society as a whole.
6. Some students prefer to study individually, *whereas* (contrast) others work better in groups.
7. Learning a foreign language can be challenging, *but* (opposite) it is also very rewarding.
8. She failed the test *because* (reason) she didn’t study enough.
9. Although* (contrast) he didn’t have any previous experience, he was still offered the job.
10. He completed his master’s degree, *and then* (sequence) he started working on his PhD.
11. It is essential for people to get vaccinated *so that* (result) the spread of infectious diseases can be prevented.
12. He was a brilliant scientist, *however* (contrast) his ideas were not always accepted by his peers.
13. She studied hard *in order to* (purpose) pass the exam.
14. Take notes during the lecture *so* (result) you can review them later.
15. He didn’t get the job, *nor* (negative) did he receive any feedback on his application.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Exercise for Conjuctions
Exercise 4: Drag the Word Exercise for Conjuctions
