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Conjunction Exercises

Subordinating Conjunction
a) Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:

1. I visit the Grand Canyon _whenever_ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)


2. This is the place _where_ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _if_ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test _unless_ you study. (when, if, unless)
5. could not get a seat, _though_ I came early. (as, though, when)
6. We are leaving Wednesday _whether_ or not it rains. (if, whether, though)
7. Pay attention to your work _so that_ you will not make mistakes. (so that, unless, or)
8. The musicians delivered a rousing performance _because_ they had rehearsed often. (though, as, once)
9. She’s honest _so_ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)
10. Write this down _lest_ you forget. (or, when, lest)

Correlative Conjunction
b) Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction pair from the parenthesis:

1. I plan to take my vacation _either_ in June _or_ in July. (whether / or, either / or, as / if)
2. _whether_ I’m feeling happy _or_ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude. (either / or, whether / or, when / I’m)
3. _no sooner_ had I taken my shoes off _than_ I found out we had to leave again. (no sooner / than, rather / than, whether / or)
4. _not _ only is dark chocolate delicious, _but_ it can be healthy. (whether / or, not / but, just as / so)
5. _if_ I have salad for dinner, _then_I can have ice cream for dessert. (if /then, when / than, whether / or)
6. _both_ flowers _and_ trees grow during warm weather. (not only / or, both / and, not / but)
7. _not anly_ do we enjoy summer vacation, _but also_ we _whether_ enjoy winter break. (whether / or, not only / but also, either / or)
8. Calculus is both easy _and difficult _either________ (not / but, both / and, either / or)
9. It’s _either_ going to rain _or_ snow tonight. (as / if, either / or, as / as)
10. Savory flavors are _both_ sweet _and_ sour. (often / and, neither / nor, both / and)

Coordinating Conjunction
c) Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:

1. My car has a radio _and_ a CD player. (but, or, and)


2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _nor_ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but, nor, or)
3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _but_ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)
4. I’m afraid of heights, _yet_ I appreciate the view from the top of this building. (and, yet, nor)
5. I have to be on time, _or_ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)
6. Do you like chocolate _or_ vanilla ice cream better? (or, nor, and)
7. I have to go to work at six, _so_ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)
8. I was on time, _but_ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)
9. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _so_ she takes the bus everywhere. (but, yet, so)
10. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _for_ there were several new artifacts on display. (but, for, yet)

Conjunctive Adverb
d) Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunctive adverb from the parenthesis:

1. Bianca wore her rain boots; _therefore_, her feet stayed dry during the storm. (however, therefore, on the other hand)
2. I love the color red; _nonetheless_, this shade seems a little too bright. (therefore, nonetheless, in fact)
3. You have to be on time; _otherwise_, you’ll miss the train. (nonetheless, however, otherwise)
4. Teresa likes to read; _hovewer_, her sister Julia prefers to watch TV. (however, in contrast, again)
5. She really wanted to eat ice cream; _instead_, she had a salad. (however, likewise, instead)
6. We were working hard; _meanwhile_, Jill and Jerry were lounging by the pool. (meanwhile, instead, therefore)
7. He is a weak leader; _nevertheless_, he has plenty of supporters. (otherwise, moreover, nevertheless)
8. She has an incredible voice; _undoubtedly_, she will go far in her music career. (otherwise, undoubtedly, similarly)
9. Natalie wanted to make pie but didn’t have apples; _therefore_, she decided to bake a cake. (therefore, namely, in contrast)
10. We had hoped to go to Spain; _instead_, we ended up in France. (otherwise, instead, again)

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