Complete The Following Sentences Using An Appropriate Conjunction

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Directions: What coordinating conjunctions will complete the sentences? Write your answer
on the space provided for you. APPLICATION
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.
1. The harp player likes to play classical music _____ contemporary music.
2. The residents are poor ____ they always seem contented. 1. We brought the food _______ they supplied the drink.
3. Would you rather have a milkshake _____ an ice cream cone?
2. She was poor _________ she was honest.
4. The policeman catches criminals ______ keeps everyone safe.
5. He is my worst enemy, ______ I admire him as the wisest man in the world. 3. We can go jogging ________ we can stay here.
6. I‟m sorry but I can neither confirm ______ deny the allegation. 4. People liked her _________ she was honest.
7. Most of the visitors were happy just sitting around, _____ it had been a long journey on 5. I will phone you ________ I arrive.
the train. 6. He told me ______ he loved me ______ it was a lie.
8. He‟s seventy-two, _____ he still swims, runs and plays football regularly. 7. It is a problem _______ solution has baffled even the experts.
9. My cat Buster has beautiful blue eyes ______ a destructive personality. 8. It is a question ___________ nobody can answer.
10. I‟ve drunk six cups of coffee today, _______ I‟ve got a headache. 9. I stayed an extra night ________ I could see more of Mumbai.
10. ________ you need help, just let me know.
Directions: Choose from among these subordinating conjunctions to complete each
sentence:

although as long as because
even if so that unless until while EVALUATION
Combine the following clauses by filling the blanks with these words: and,
1. She has decided to move to Portland ________ there are more opportunities for because, but, or, since, so, unless, until, when
employment in that city.
2. You can borrow my car ________ you agree to be very careful with it. 1. Things were different _________ I was young.
3. They'll have a good corn harvest this year _______ it rains a lot and prevents them 2. I do it ___________ I like it.
from harvesting their crops. 3. Let us wait here __________ the rain stops.
4. Our neighbor is going to buy a gun ________ she can protect herself from intruders 4. You cannot be a lawyer _______ you have a law degree.
who break into her apartment. 5. That was years ________ years ago.
5. ________ he can save a lot of money by taking the bus, Russ still drives his car into 6. She has not called ________ she left last week.
the city every day. 7. I saw him leaving an hour ________ two ago.
6. Ronald is going to finish his homework _______ it takes him all night. 8. This is an expensive _________ very useful book.
7. My daughter can't wait _______ she gets her new bike. 9. We were getting tired ________ we stopped for a rest.
8. Stay in the car _______ I go into the store. I'll be right back. 10. He was angry _________ he heard what happened.
9. It's a good idea to go to college for four years ________ it's possible to get a good job
without a degree.
10. ________ he's overweight, Tony eats a lot of food before he goes to bed. That's not
healthy.
Correlative Conjunctions Exercises
The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how
correlative conjunctions work. Choose the best answer to complete each
sentence.
1. _______ that is the case, _______ I’m not surprised about what’s happening.
a) If / then
b) No sooner / than
c) Scarcely / when
d) Whether / or
2. Have you made a decision about _______ to go to the movies _______ not?
a) If / then
b) Either / or
c) Whether / or
d) What with / and
3. _______ had I put my umbrella away, _______ it started raining.

a) No sooner / than
b) If / then
c) What with / and
d) Neither / nor
4. This salad is _______ delicious _______ healthy.

a) Whether / or
b) Both / and
c) Scarcely / when
d) Rather / than

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3. _ had I put my umbrella away, _ it started raining.

4. This salad is _ delicious _ healthy.

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