LESSON 11 – CONJUNCTION- EXERCISES

I. Circle the best option to complete each sentence:

1. I didn’t enjoy the party. – I _________
a. either did b. did neither c. didn’t either d. didn’t neither
2. Their children like circus shows and _________ mine
a. either do b. also does c. do too d. so do
3. Peter couldn’t stay on the horse’s back and neither _________
a. Bob could b. could Bob c. Bob couldn’t d. couldn’t Bon
4. She can’t swim and I can’t _________
a. also b. either c. neither d. too
5. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. _________ does his brother
a. Too b. Neither c. Either d. So
6. He hasn't written to us _________ he left.
a. as long as b. since c. by the time d. as soon as
7. We couldn’t sleep last night _________ the noise next door
a. because b. because of c. since d. although
8. We decided to go out for dinner _________ it was raining very heavily
a. because b. despite c. because of d. although
9. People know they should save energy, _________ they still waste it
a. but b. then c. and d. so
10. _________ I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
a. Although b. Since c. Because of d. So that
11. _________ of going to Spain for their holiday, they went to Holland
a. instead b. because c. in spite d. in case
12. _________ it looks like an easy game, basket ball is a game of great skill and ability
a. despite b. although c. however d. because
13. I left the party early _________ I didn’t feel well
a. until b. as if c. because d. if
14. May I watch the game _________ we are having lunch?
a. between b. while c. during d. just
15. He’s a milkman, _________ he has breakfast at 4 a.m
a. because b. when c. so d. for
16. _________ he got good jobs, he was not satisfied
a. so long as b. in spite of c. owing to d. even though
17. You’ve changed! I didn’t recognize you _________
a. firstly b. at the first c. in the first time d. at first
18. _________ the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Despite d. Even
19. Take a map with you _________ you lose your way.
a. in case b. so c. because d. although
20. He got a new alarm clock _________ he'd get up on time.
a. although b. so that c. since d. so
II. Join each of the following pairs of sentences using the linking words:
1. We enjoyed the holiday. It rained a lot (However, but, although)
2. We didn’t enjoy our holiday. The weather was bad (so, because)
3. We study hard. We can pass the final examination (so that)
4. You can’t speak to Tim. He’s sleeping (so, because)
I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me (but, athough, however)
6. Simon couldn’t come to the meeting. He was busy (therefore)
7. He has no ticket. He can’t get into the cinema (since)
8. I’m learning French. I like learning French (and)
9. He stayed at home. It rained hard (as)
10. He continued to run. He felt very tired (even though)
11. Nam will pass the exam. He studies hard (if)
12. I had forgot locking the door. I drove to the office this morning (when)
13. She is in London. She is in Berlin, too. (either … or).
14. He wasn’t an idler. He wasn’t a gambler (neither … or).
15. He isn’t likely to be present at the meeting. I’m not either (neither … nor)
16. The computer can gather facts. It can store them (not only … but also)
17. This prize will mean an honor for him. It will mean an honor for us (not only … but also)
18. He worked hard. He passed all his exams (so, because)
19. Tom didn’t come to the party. Ann didn’t come to the party (Neither … nor)
20. The house is large. It is also clean (both … and)
21. The lesson was long. It was difficult, too (not only … but also)
22. Jean can type. She can speak English, too (either … or)
III. Rewrite the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one
before it:
1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
Because of ___________________
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
Because _______________________________
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
Because _________________________
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
Because of _____________________________
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
Because ____________________________
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
Because of ______________________________
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
In spite ____________________________
8. We went out in spite of the rain
Although ____________________________
9.Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
Despite _______________________________________
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
In spite of _________________________
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
Despite ________________________________
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
In spite _________________________________
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
Though ______________________________
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
Although _________________________________
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
Although ________________________________
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
Though ________________________________
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
Although __________________________
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
In spite _____________________________
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
It rained _____________________________ 2
0. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
Because I ________________________________
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
Although ______________________________
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
Although ______________________
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
Because of __________________________________
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
Although ___________________________
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
Despite __________________________________
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
In spite of ________________________________
27. Peter can swim and Mary can, too
Peter can swim and so __________________________
28. I don’t like horror films and my sister doesn’t, either
I don’t like horror films and neither ___________________
29. John hasn’t seen the new movie yet, and neither have I
John hasn’t seen the new movie yet, and ___________________
30. Jane goes to that school, and so does my sister
Jane goes to that school, and ____________________________
31. Jane and my sister go to that school
Jane goes to that school, and _______________________
32. You and I aren’t happy.
You aren’t happy, and __________________________
33. I don’t speak French and neither do my brothers
I don’t speak French and _______________________
34. She has studied Spanish and her friend has, too
She has studied Spanish and _______________________
35. Thomas doesn’t know that word and his brother doesn’t, either
Thomas doesn’t know that word and __________
36.Your mobile phone should be switched off at all times during the performance.
(SHOULD)
Under no………………………………………………………………………………...
37. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled. (RESULT)
Failure to………………………………………………………………………………..
38.Darius soon recovered after the operation on his knee and was able to rejoin the team.
(MADE)
After the operation on his knee, Darius………………………………………………….
39.Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them. (NOTICE)
Few of the children……………………………………………………………………...
40.I didn’t realize how short the singer was until I saw him onstage. (MADE)
It was only………………………………………………………………………………
41.It’s so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year! (COME)
How difficult……………………………………………………………………………
42.The company has a good reputation in the local area. (HIGHLY)
The company……………………………………………………………………………
43.I’m sure Jemma is going to become a famous model one day. (MATTER)
I think it’s only………………………………………………………………………….
44.Everyone will enjoy this exhibition because there are no fewer than twenty dinosaurs on
display. (MANY)
This exhibition will appeal……………………………………………………………...
45.At the beginning of the program the panel of experts discussed the media and its
importance in education. (DISCUSSION)
The panel of experts started the program…………………………………………….
46.Barbara’s parents were certain that she would be a great tennis player. (DOUBT)
Barbara’s parents were………………………………………………………………….
47.My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night.
(RECOLLECTION)
My grandfather didn’t…………………………………………………………………..
48.If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have become a famous art historian. (NAME) If
Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he……………………………………………………..
49.The company is unable to guarantee an allocated car-parking space to all employees.
(COUNT)
The company’s employees shouldn’t…………………………………………………...
50.Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. (PUT)

‘I’m not willing…………………………………………………………………………