Exercise conjunction and, but, so

Conjunctions exercise
Exercise 1. Choose and, but, or, so, because to complete each sentence.
1. I call Tom, __________ he didn’t answer.
2. I’m tired ___________ I went to bed very late.
3. It was very late, _________ we took a taxi.
4. You can go by bus ___________ by train.
5. She got into the car __________ left.
6. I called you ____________ I was worried.
7. Would you like to do it now ___________ later.
8. She can sing, ___________ she can’t dance.
9. I wasn’t hungry, ___________ I didn’t eat.
10. I have one brother ___________ two sisters.
Exercise 2. Fill in each gap using one of these conjunctions: and, but, or, so, because.
1. I have a car, _________ I never drive to work, __________ the tube is faster.
2. We couldn’t do any shopping _________ it was a holiday.
3. Junk food is delicious ____________ very unhealthy, __________ you should not eat
it very often.
4. I knew Sarah could help me, ___________ I asked for help.
5. Would you like to watch a film at home ___________ to go to the movies?
6. I wasn’t feeling well, ___________ I went to the doctor, ___________ he told me that
I need to start a diet.
7. I’m from the UK, ___________ I live in the US, __________ my wife is American.
8. He’s a great person, ___________ he’s totally crazy.


9. My brother is easy-going ___________ positive, ____________ my sister is very
perssimistic.
10. The city is expensive. You should rent a room in a shared flat ___________ a small
studio.
Exercise 3. Choose and, but, or, so, because to complete each sentence.
1. She wants to go to the cinema, ___________ I don’t like that film.

2. My wife plays tennis __________ football.
3. I can’t sleep, __________ I’m going to drink a glass of hot milk.
4. She want to the disco, __________ she didn’t dance.
5. I’m studying English __________ I love languages.
6. She danced a little _________ talked to her friends.
7. He doesn’t play the guitar, ___________ he plays the drum.
8. He is sad __________ he saw an accident.
9. She didn’t invite me, ___________ I didn’t go to her birthday party.
10. She can draw well, __________ she can’t cook.
Exercise 4. Choose A, B, C or D.
1. - A: Would you like to drink a cup of tea ________ coffee? - B: Tea, please.
A. and
B. or
C. although
D. but
2. My sister plays volleyball well ________ I do not.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. although
3. Most people like watching comedy ________ it's very interesting.


A. because
B. so
C. although
D. but
4. _________ Minh likes sport programmes, he watches this animal programme with his
family.
A. Because

B. Although
C. and
D. but
5. The film is very interesting. It's both moving ________ funny.
A. and
B. or
C. although
D. but
6. I have to go out ________ I meet my pen pal today.
A. but
B. so
C. because
D. or
7. We decide to stay at home ________ it's raining heavily.
A. though
B. so
C. because
D. but
8. ________ she knows that watching too much TV is a bad habit, she still watches TV
usually.
A. Because
B. Although
C. or
D. but
Exercise 5. Circle the correct answers.
1. I’d love to stay (so /and / but) I have to catch my bus.


2. His hot chocolate was too hot (so / and / but) he put some cold milk in it.
3. (Or/ Although/ Because) we had an umbrella, we got extremely wet.

4. I only passed my exam (because / but / although) you helped me.
5. They were hungry (but / because / so) they made some sandwiches.
6. We can go to the pool (and / but / or) we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer.
7. She didn’t want him to see her (and / so / although) she hid behind a plant.
8. He’s in the town centre (so / because / but) he wants to look for shoes.
9. I’m definitely coming tonight, (or / because / although) I could be a bit late.
10. We can go to the shop before we go to Clare’s house (and / or / so) go to Clare’s house
first to see if she needs anything. What do you think?
Exercise 6. Match column A with column B.
A
1. We wanted to go to the show
2. I often make omelettes
3. Burgers are very tasty
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

My neighbors are friendly
Do you know if he’s at home
Shall we go to the cinema
Pick me up early, please,
We know he has great dreams

B
a. because they are quick and easy.
b. although they are not very healthy.
c. and watch that film you were talking
d.

e.
f.
g.
h.

about?
but there weren’t any seats left.
or at the football match?
because he laughs in his sleep.
but they are noisy.
so we don’t get there late.

Exercise 7. Rewrite the sentences using given words.
1. He was lazy, so he got a bad mark. ( “because”)
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2. It rained hard yesterday. I went to school on time. (“although”)
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3. Lan is more beautiful than all girls in her class. (most )
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4. Daisy has to do her homework. She is very tired . ( “Although”)
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5. I am interested in the history of television, so I’ve read a lot of books about it.


Because…………………………………………………