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Conjunctions: Name: Class

This document discusses different types of conjunctions: 1. Coordinating conjunctions like for, and, but, or, yet, and so that connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal importance. 2. Correlative conjunctions link alternative or contrasting ideas, such as both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, whether/or. 3. Some common subordinating conjunctions are although, in spite of, so as to, because, because of, therefore, however, moreover, as long as, in case, even if, while, when. A comma is used with conjunctions starting a dependent clause.

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Conjunctions: Name: Class

This document discusses different types of conjunctions: 1. Coordinating conjunctions like for, and, but, or, yet, and so that connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal importance. 2. Correlative conjunctions link alternative or contrasting ideas, such as both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, whether/or. 3. Some common subordinating conjunctions are although, in spite of, so as to, because, because of, therefore, however, moreover, as long as, in case, even if, while, when. A comma is used with conjunctions starting a dependent clause.

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Conjunctions

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Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………… Class: ………………………………

1. Coordinating Conjunctions

for ........................  I trust him, for he is an honourable man.


and ........................  She took two holidays this year and now she wants another one.
but .......................  I had a terrible cold last week, but still went to work.
or ...................... .  You can sit at the front, or you can stand at the back. I don't mind.
yet .......................  The weather was cold and wet, yet we had a great time.
so .......................  We needed to concentrate to study, so we went to the library.

2. Correlative Conjunctions

both/and ................................  We study both at school and in extra classes.


either/or ...............................  I’ll save some money to buy either a DVD player or an MP3 player.
neither/nor .................................  Neither Italy nor France won the World Cup last year.
not only/but also ................................  I will practice not only football but also dancing.
whether/or ..............................  I was thinking whether to go for a swim or practice basketball.

3. Some Subordinating Conjunctions

although = even though = though  Although / Even though / Though I was tired, I finised the test.
in spite of = despite  Despite / In spite of being tired, I finished the test.
so as to = in order to  I take on part-time job in order to / so as to pay for my college.
because = since = as  Because / since / as I work six days a week, I don’t see my friends very often.
because of  Because of my bad leg, I couldn’t join the race.
therefore  I exercise every day. Therefore, I am fit and healthy.
however  I want to go camping with my friends. However, I have too much homework to do.
moreover  I will go to America to study, and moreover, I will find a job there.
as long as  I will tell you my secret as long as you don’t tell anyone else.
in case  Remember tot bring an umbrella in case it rains.
even if  I will join the dancing club even if my parents disagree.
while  While my parents were away, I helped taking care of my little sister.
when  I was taking a bath when the electricity went out.

Comma

Although / Even though / Though I was tired , I finised the test.  comma
I finished the test although / even though / though I was tired.  no comma
Conjunction Practice
I - Fill in the correct conjunctions, use FANBOYS
1. I've got a brother ...................... a sister.
2. It was very sunny last Sunday, ...................... we went to the beach.
3. Would you like meat ...................... vegetables for lunch?
4. My father likes football ...................... he doesn't like basketball.
5. Mary was very upset, ..................... her mother was sick.
6. We can go to the beach ...................... to the mountain. I don't really mind.
7. Vigo is hotter than Santiago, ...................... Santiago is more beautiful.
8. It is rainy today, ...................... take your umbrella ...................... your boots.
9. I didn't buy the new shoes ...................... I didn't have any money.
10. The clothes are on sale in the local store ................. not online.

II. Complete the sentences with Correlative Conjunctions


1. ................. my mother .................. my father can attend the party on Sunday. (They can’t come)
2. Carrie didn’t know ................... her bike would be fixed ................ if she would have to walk.
3. ................. my father ............ or my mother has been to America before. (They hasn’t been there)
4. In Africa, people .................. need food .................. water.
5. In case of emergency at school, .................. call the teacher ................. the parents.
6. I will continue to work in marketing .................. I get the job .............. not.
7. You can contact me ................... using the phone .............. email.
8. My friend’s birthday is next week, I will buy her .............. a Rubik’s .............. a chess set.
9. Good writers .................. spend time to write ..................... to revise what they have written.
10. ................. sharks ...................... dolphins are fish, not mammals.

III - Rewrite the sentences.


1. Riding a bike in the city is not easy. Riding a bike in the city is not pleasant. (both/and)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. You can help your communiaty by volunteering your time. If you are too busy, you can donate
money. (either/or)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Textile companies are unhealthy for workers. They pay low wages. (not only / but also)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Tulips or roses? I can’t decide what to plant in my garden. (whether / or)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. He invented the steam engine too. (not only / but also)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. You should go to work now. If not, you are sure to get stuck in the traffic jam. (either / or)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................

IV - Circle the correct answer


1. I spent all Saturday night cooking ...... have everything ready for Sunday dinner. although/in order to
2. Our flight was delayed … the bad weather. despite/because of
3. We couldn’t enjoy our holiday … the continuous rain. in spite of/because of
4. He quite liked his job … having to work long hours. in spite of/as well as
5. I was absolutely exhausted … I had been walking all day. since/so that
6. I knew she didn’t feel very well. …, I tried to cheer her up. moreover /therefore
7. Alice wasn’t very clever. …, she used to pass all the subjects at high school. however /even if

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