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Quick and Handy Grammar Review: Conjunctions 2

Exercise 1:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank. 4

Exercise 2:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank. 5

Exercise 3:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. 6

Exercise 4:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. 7

Exercise 5:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. 8

Exercise 6:
Sentence Stems. Write conclusions to the sentences. 9

Exercise 7:
Insert one pair of correlative conjunctions in the blanks. 10

Exercise 8:
Sentence beginnings. Write beginnings to the sentences. 11

Exercise 9:
Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses. 12

Exercise 10:
Insert a conjunction in the blank. 13

Answer Key 14

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Quick and Handy Grammar Review: Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that join parts of the sentence. They may join two similar parts of speech, such as two adjectives,
two verbs, or two nouns. Conjunctions may also connect two clauses. Coordinating conjunctions unite two independent
clauses and subordinating conjunctions join one dependent clause and one independent clause.

Coordinating Conjunctions:
and but or
yet for nor
so

To recall the seven coordinating conjunctions, remember the word FANBOYS [For And Nor But Or Yet So].
Notes:
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Do not begin a sentence with the coordinating conjunctions and, but, so, or yet.
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For is poetic. It means because. For is rarely used as a conjunction in modern English.

Nor, used by itself, usually begins a sentence. It is usually followed by do or does and then the subject.
[e.g., I don’t like opera. Nor do I like chamber music.]

As a conjunction, yet means but. It is used more often in writing than in speaking.

Use a comma before the conjunction when 2 independent clauses are joined. You don’t need to use a comma
if those clauses are short or if they have the same subject.

Subordinating Conjunctions:
These words are often called subordinators. They are used at the beginning of a dependent clause in a complex sentence.
Note that the order of the clauses doesn’t matter, but there is a comma when the dependent clause is first in the sentence
(Subordinating conjunction S V , S V) and no comma when the independent clause is first (S V Subordinating conjunc-
tion S V).

after if though
although if only till
as in order that unless
as if now that until
as long as once when
as though rather than whenever
because since where
before so that whereas
even if than wherever
even though that while

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Correlative Conjunctions:

Some conjunctions are used in pairs. They use parallel structure, which means that the same grammatical forms appear on
each side of the conjunction.

both ... and neither ... nor not only ... but also

either ... or not ... but whether ... or

as ... as

Examples of correlative conjunctions:

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Whether you earn an A or get a lower grade, do your best. [Each conjunction is followed by a verb]


Both John and Bill are excellent tennis players. [Each conjunction is followed by a noun]

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Neither the professor nor the students understood the problem. [Each conjunction is followed by a noun]

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I not only lost the game but also hurt my ankle. [Each conjunction is followed by a verb]


Professor Jenkins is not only patient, but also stimulating. [Each conjunction is followed by an adjective]


Hector did not lose money at the casino but he did not win any either. [Each conjunction is followed by a verb]


Barbara is as tall as Mary. [Two nouns are compared]

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and but so

Exercise 1:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.

1. The rain is very heavy,So the game will probably not be played.

2. John works in a restaurant on weekends And during the week.

3. Sherry has a great job, But she is a very unhappy person.

4. The sun is shining brightly, But the picnic was still cancelled.

5. Rita is an excellent violinist, So she will probably be chosen for the orchestra.

6. The security lines are very long at the airport, So you should probably leave early for your flight.

7. I will not go to the game, But I will watch it on TV.

8. Mary has six brothers And eleven cousins.

9. I do not like pasta, But I do like pizza.

10. Max loves San Francisco, So he is thinking of moving there.

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yet for nor or

Exercise 2:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.

1. Marsha doesn’t play jazz Yet the blues. She prefers hip-hop and rap.

2. John doesn’t like chicken. Nor does he like pork or burgers.

3. Sheila works hard, Yet she doesn’t make a lot of money.

4. The sun is very strong, Yet Jacob still won’t wear any sunscreen.

5. I love you more than anything in the world, For you are sweet and kind.

6. Would you like coffee Or tea? I would prefer a cup of coffee.

7. Henry does not come from Mexico. Or is from Belize. He is from Honduras.

8. I will go to Montreal Or Quebec for the weekend. I’m not sure.

9. James is very tired, Yet he will still come with us to the movies.

10. Wanda is very happy, For she has finally earned her degree.

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in order that as long as whenever

because where than that
while before
unless

Exercise 3:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.

1. I will never go to that restaurant again As long as I live.

2. Whenever Jose needs help, he calls his two brothers.

3. Because Sheldon works for the post office, he never works Sundays.

4. I would rather read a book Than watch a stupid television program.

5. Because Roger goes to Miami, he will buy a new bathing suit.

6. In order that travelers have time to pass through security, it is recommended that
they
arrive two hours before their flight.

7. I will not go out with you Unless you promise not to smoke

8. Whenever Maria is an avid jogger, her sister Julia prefers just to sit on the couch.

9. I do not believe That Hector’s father is a doctor.

10. Maryam loves the city Where she now lives.

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as if if only though till

so that since whereas as
wherever now that

Exercise 4:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.

1. Bill will not pay $500 for a suit Though he can certainly afford it.

2. Since Juan is a very hard worker, his brother Luis is very lazy.

3. Where Samantha moved to Boston, she has been very happy.

4. I have prepared a summary chart So that you can understand conjunctions better.

5. As he was driving to work yesterday, Jason got a ticket for speeding.

6. If you had called me, I could have helped you.

7. Now Henry has a job, he can pay his share of the rent.

8. David walks around As if he is the president of the company.

9. I will stay with you Untill hell freezes over.

10. My new puppy follows me Wherever I go.

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rather than unless before

once while even ifbecause
until even though
if

Exercise 5:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.

1. I would not see that movie Even you gave me $100.

2. Because it is raining so hard, the game was cancelled.

3. While Sam was driving to school yesterday, he saw an accident.

4. I will love you Untill the end of time.

5. Even he is the manager’s son, he might still be fired because his work is so bad.

6. If you need help, just call me.

7. Once Hank gets settled in, we will visit him.

8. I would like to drive Rather take the bus.

9. I cannot go to that expensive restaurant Unless you pay.

10. Leslie always drinks a cup of hot chocolate to relax her Before she goes to sleep.

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Exercise 6:
Sentence Stems. Write conclusions to the following sentences.

1. I don’t like broccoli, but I do like cabbage .

2. Victoria plays the piano, and Writes her own sounds________________________________ .

3. Because it is so cold, You have to wear thick clothes .

4. I really love the music of Beethoven and Maryam .

5. Maya always studies hard for her exams, so She got a satisfactory score .

6. Lester works for an electronics store, so He understood the electronic parts ____________ .

7. Harvey is one of the best players on the team, but He didn't make good use of it .

8. Toronto is a very safe city, and Have a beautiful view .

9. I don’t like your cooking. Nor do I like when you clean

up__________________________________ .

10. We will win the war, for we Fighting .

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both ... and neither ... nor not ... but

not only ... but also either ... or
whether ... or
as ... as

Exercise 7:
Insert one pair of correlative conjunctions in the blanks. Use each pair only once.

1. Kenja is As fast As Martha. They have the same time in the 100 meters.

2. Vicky studies Not only biology But also chemistry.

3. Either the professors Or the students like the new building.

4. Gino is Not a waiter, But a cook instead.

5. I will go to Either Bermuda Or St. Thomas on vacation.

6. Not only you stay late But also leave right now, I want to thank you for your help.

7. Henrietta has Both an MBA And a PhD. That’s incredible.

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Exercise 8:
Sentence beginnings. Write beginnings to the following sentences.

1. I will not go to visit because the weather is so bad.

2. Khanza not only love to dance , but she also loves to sing.

3. Everyone proud of Kenzy because she is the best student in the class.

4. I might go to beach , or I may just stay home.

5. I used the Pc, but I got lost anyway.

6. Arka owns a hotel in Toronto , and he also owns two houses in the Dominican Republic.

7. Hanif has many friends , yet he still feels lonely.

8. Wanda jacket fit perfectly , but her shirt was too small.

9. Agnes served good drink , and she also served excellent cheese.

10. Rizki’s bicycle broke down , so she had to walk all the way home.

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Exercise 9:
Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses.

1. My sister has many friends. She has not found a special one. [while]

2. John is only eight years old. He can play the piano very well. [although]

3. Alma ate the chicken and rice. She also ate two hamburgers. [not only … but also]

4. Ned is the manager of the bank. He doesn’t make a high salary. [though]

5. Gino ate breakfast. Then he washed the dishes. [after]

6. Barbara arrived at home at eight. Then she called her sister. [once]

7. Bill will work late. In fact, he will work until 9:00 p.m. [until]

8. I will never go to that restaurant again. I will live a long time. [as long as]

9. Hal studied a lot. He still got a very low grade. [even though]

10. Everyone likes Hanna. She is patient and relaxed. [because]

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Exercise 10:
Insert a conjunction in the blank.

1. I love Hee Jin, But she doesn’t love me.

2. Because Carlita studied all night, she still got a C.

3. You have worked very hard today, So you should take the day off tomorrow.

4. Irene has a house in Sicily an apartment in Rome.

5. I will love you Untill the end of time.

6. Carlo cannot go to the theatre you give him a ride.

7. Whereas John is very cheap, his brother Bruce is very generous.

8. After I cleaned up the kitchen, I took a walk.

9. The professor cancelled the examination Because the students were all late due to the storm.

10. I will follow you Wherever you go.

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