COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

A. Complete the sentences below with one of the following: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
1. We can go out for dinner now … 9. I have some free time … an extra
later. ticket. Do you want to see a movie?
a) or a) and
b) yet b) for
c) but c) yet
2. John can’t speak Japanese, … he 10. I’m not really hungry, … that apple
can speak Spanish. pie looks delicious!
a) so a) so
b) nor b) yet
c) but c) nor
3. I was late, … I decided to take a 11. Elephants are big, … blue whales
taxi to work. are even bigger.
a) for a) or
b) yet b) so
c) so c) but
4. My classmate didn’t study for the 12. The capital city of the United States
test, … she still passed. not New York, … is it Los Angeles.
a) yet a) and
b) nor b) nor
c) or c) yet
5. In the end, the company didn’t make 13. Can you help me carry these books,
money … did it lose money. … are you busy right now?
a) for a) yet
b) nor b) and
c) so c) or
6. My pet cat is cold and hungry … it 14. I need a pen … some paper to write
didn’t come back home last night. some notes.
a) for a) and
b) or b) but
c) nor c) for
7. Seoul is a large city, … it is located 15. Sam lived in France for two years,
in Asia. … he can speak French.
a) but a) so
b) and b) nor
c) so c) or
8. The universe is a big place, … there 16. Coordinating conjunctions are
may be intelligent life out there. interesting … useful.
a) or a) or
b) for b) and
c) so c) but
B. Fill in the correct connectives and linking words from the list

below.

AS WELL AS DURING BECAUSE EITHER …. OR

NEITHER …. NOR WHEN ALTHOUGH UNLESS
WHICH SO THAT THEN SO
DESPITE WHILE SUCH AS HOWEVER

1. ____________________ Dad comes home from work he has to lie down on the sofa

________________ he is tired.

2. Jerry had a bad headache yesterday, _______________ he couldn’t come to football

practice.

3. This is Jimmy’s new mountain bike, ____________________ he got from his parents. He locks

it up every evening _______________________ nobody can steal it.

4. ____________________ Samantha was tired, she watched TV until well after midnight.

5. First, cut out the pictures, ____________________ paste them into your book.

6. I would like to learn Chinese. ____________________, I don’t know anyone who can teach

me.

7. ____________________ we were driving through the countryside, we saw many picturesque

villages.

8. The Hemingways are our neighbours ____________________ our friends.

9. You can have _______________ tea ____________ coffee for breakfast. What would you like?

10. ____________________ being a great skier, only few people outside of Europe know him.

11. ____________________ the hike up the mountains we saw a lot of deer.

12. ________________ you finish the essay by tomorrow you won’t be able to get a good mark.

13. _______________ my father _______________ my mother will be able to attend the meeting

tomorrow.

14. He likes all kinds of sports, ____________________ skiing, hockey and volleyball.
 C. Fill in the correct conjunctions and linking words from the list. There may be more than one

possibility!

even though neither ….. nor during although

which in order to in addition despite
therefore while so that whereas
however due to as well as both

1. This is Jack’s new mountain bike, ______________________ he got from his parents. He locks it up

every evening ______________________ nobody can steal it.

2. ______________________ my father loves jazz, he doesn’t often listen to it.

3. ______________________ we were driving through the countryside, we saw lots of nice villages.

4. Honda makes cars ______________________ motorcycles.

5. Our flight attendants must be able to speak ______________________ English and Spanish.

6. The weather was perfect. It was ______________________ too hot ______________________ too cold.

7. Sally invited me to her party last weekend. ______________________, I had to tell her I couldn’t

come.

8. I started to learn Italian ______________________ my stay in Rome.

9. ______________________ being the better team, we lost the match.

10. ______________________ we hadn’t eaten for over 12 hours, we weren’t hungry.

11. I arrived late for the show, ______________________ the bad traffic.

12. This cell phone costs 5 cents per minute, ______________________ the other has a flat rate.

13. He spent most of his time hanging around with friends. ______________________, he was not

prepared for the exam.

14. She wakes up early ______________________ be on time for work.

15. This car offers 6 air bags and heating for your seats. ______________________, there is also a

world-class stereo system installed.

D. Fill in the correct connectives and linking words from the list. There may be
more than one answer in some sentences.

ALTHOUGH - AS A RESULT – AT LEAST – HOWEVER - IN CASE - INCLUDING – IN OTHER

WORDS - IN THE MEANTIME - ON ONE HAND - ON THE OTHER HAND – ON THE
CONTRARY - OTHERWISE - THEREFORE

1. Sea levels will probably rise in the next few decades __________________________ of global

warming.

2. I hope he drives carefully, __________________________ he may have problems on such a

slippery road.

3. The president was not a very popular leader. __________________________, his resignation

did not come as a surprise.

4. Our economy will not improve this year. __________________________, all projections show

that it will get worse.

5. The couple broke up a few days ago. __________________________, they are still living

together because of the children.

6. __________________________ it was a wonderful place to go skiing, not many tourists found

their way there.

7. The scientist studied the behaviour of various animals, __________________________ whales

and dolphins.

8. __________________________ we have to fight against environmental problems, but

__________________________ we need more and more energy every day.

9. I think he’s asleep. __________________________ his eyes are closed.

10. The candidate didn’t quite meet the necessary requirements. __________________________,

he failed.

11. Please take some warm clothes with you, just _______________________ it gets cold at night.

12. The report will be finished soon. __________________________, let’s get some coffee.
 Connectives and Linking Words

E. Fill in the correct connectives and linking words from the list. There may be
more than one answer in some sentences.

AS LONG AS – BECAUSE - DESPITE – DUE TO - EVEN THOUGH – HOWEVER - IN CASE -

IN SPITE – NEVERTHELESS - THEREFORE

1. Take your camera with you, just _____________________ mine doesn't work.
2. _____________________ having muscle problems, the defender was able to play.
3. Bring an umbrella with you _____________________ it rains tomorrow.
4. Skiing is a safe sport _____________________ you obey the rules on the slope.
5. All flights to and from London have been cancelled _____________________ fog.
6. They arrived in time for the meeting _____________________ having to travel in bad weather.
7. I like travelling by underground, _____________________ it gets pretty crowded during rush
hours.
8. She has been living in the country her whole life. _____________________, she has decided
she wants a change and plans on moving to the city.
9. We had a wonderful time in Barcelona. _____________________, transport workers were on
strike so we couldn't use the underground.
10. _____________________ life was hard during the war, we managed to survive.
11. _____________________ heavy traffic on the motorway, we couldn't make it in time.
12. _____________________ of the low temperatures during the winter, Moscow is always worth
visiting.
13. I can't come now _____________________ the children are ill, and I have to look after them.
14. The economy collapsed, _____________________ the government had to resign.
15. You may go out with your friends tonight, _____________________ you never go alone and
stay with them all the time.
16. I already knew a lot about cybersecurity. _____________________, the lecture was quite
interesting.
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And, but, or, so, because

F. Complete with and, but, or, so, because.

1. We aren´t going to the park ...... it´s raining.

2. I don´t have any money, ...... I´ll go to the bank.

3. She doesn´t like vegetables ...... fish.
4. I need milk, butter ...... bread.
5. There´s snow on the street ...... it´s not too cold.
6. She studies a lot ...... she never passes the exams.
7. You´ve got an exam tomorrow, ...... you must study tonight.
8. I don´t go to the cinema ...... I haven´t got any money.

G. Correct the underlined word using and, but, or, so, because.

1. We don´t go to the beach but it´s cold. ......

2. They don´t like meat and fish. ......

3. It´s winter because I´m not cold. ......
4. It´s raining, or take your umbrella!. ......

H. Put the words in order.

1. accident / an / she´s / in / because / hospital / she / had.
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2. but / they / many / work / don´t / hours / they / have / money / much.
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3. asked / Paul / me / question, / a / replied / I / so.
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4. buy / I / peppers / potatoes. / and / tomatoes,
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Conjunctions Exercises
I. Complete the following worksheet on conjunctions. Use the following

conjunctions to complete the exercises.

(and, but, or, yet, therefore, otherwise, either .... or, neither .... nor, not only .... but
also, so ... that, as .... as, both .... and, as if, while, as soon as, before, though,
although, after, when, where, why, how, still, till, unless, until, if, because, since)

01. ______ he is a busy, he spends time with his family.

02. She is ______ intelligent ______ hard working.

03. Raju will play today ______ he gets a chance.

04. You can't succeed ______ you work hard.

05. We must reach there _______ anyone else.

06. Sam is ______ a fool _____ a stupid.

07. I fell asleep _______ I was watching TV.

08. He is ______ intelligent ______ hard working.

09. Samuel was eating food ______ the postman arrived.

10. I was very angry, ______ I didn't argue.

11. She was unhappy, ______ she was rich.

12. I like him very much ______ he is my best friend.

13. I can't believe you ______ you speak the truth.

14. Liola is _____ tall _____ Sweety.

15. We don't know ______ Suma failed in the examination.

16. Suresh is clever _______ proud.

17. I can't attend the meeting ______ I am suffering from fever.

18. This is the village ______ I lived in my childhood.

19. Veda is _____ kind ______ humble.

20. You better keep quiet _______ you will be sent outside.