Esercizi sulle congiunzioni per la grammatica inglese

1. I went home *because* I was tired.
Hint: Congiunzione causale (“perché” ero stanco).
2. *When* she arrived, everyone stood up.
Hint: Congiunzione di tempo (“quando” è arrivata).
3. We stayed inside *because* it was raining.
Hint: Causa della permanenza (perché pioveva).
4. *Although* it was cold, we went swimming.
Hint: Contrasto (“sebbene” facesse freddo).
5. *Since* you are here, let’s start the meeting.
Hint: Causa/tempo (“dato che” sei qui).
6. He left *after* he finished his work.
Hint: Tempo (“dopo che” terminò il lavoro).
7. We watched TV *while* we were eating dinner.
Hint: Due azioni contemporanee (“mentre” cenavamo).
8. *Because* I was late, I took a taxi.
Hint: Causa (“perché” ero in ritardo).
9. *Even though* he studied hard, he didn’t pass the test.
Hint: Contrasto (“anche se” ha studiato tanto).
10. He visited me *when* he was in Paris.
Hint: Tempo (“quando” era a Parigi).

1. *If* it rains, we will stay at home.
Hint: Condizione (“se” piove…).
2. She left early *so that* she could catch the train.
Hint: Congiunzione di scopo (“perché” potesse prendere il treno, uso formale).
3. *Unless* you hurry, you will miss the bus.
Hint: Forma negativa di condizione (“a meno che” non ti sbrighi…).
4. We walked quietly *in order that* we wouldn’t wake the baby.
Hint: Scopo (“affinché” non svegliassimo il bambino).
5. He turned off the TV *so that* he could study.
Hint: Scopo (“così da/potere studiare”).
6. *Provided that* you work hard, you will succeed.
Hint: Condizione formale (“a patto che” lavori sodo…).
7. I’ll call you *as soon as* I arrive.
Hint: Tempo (“non appena” arrivo).
8. *Because* she was sick, she stayed in bed.
Hint: Causa (“perché” era malata).
9. You can go out *as long as* you are back by ten.
Hint: Condizione (“purché” torni entro le dieci).
10. They worked hard *so that* they could finish on time.
Hint: Scopo (“perché” finissero in tempo).