conjunctions conundrum 2

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Conjunctions Conundrum 2
and
but
because
so

addition
contrast (+ / -)
reason
result

or
whereas
even though
rather than

alternative
comparison
opposition
preference

Complete each sentence with four different clauses:
1. The parcel arrived late

a) even though ________________________________
b) whereas ___________________________________
c) because ___________________________________
d) so
___________________________________

2. We drove to the museum

a) but
___________________________________
b) and
___________________________________
c) rather than _________________________________
d) even though ________________________________

3. Can I borrow a mug

a) or
___________________________________
b) because ___________________________________
c) so
___________________________________
d) rather than _________________________________

4. Please redo your homework a) or
___________________________________
b) but
___________________________________
c) even though ________________________________
d) because ___________________________________
5. It was definitely Matt’s fault a) and
___________________________________
b) or
___________________________________
c) rather than _________________________________

d) whereas ___________________________________
6. I made a fresh cherry pie

a) rather than _________________________________
b) but
___________________________________
c) even though ________________________________
d) but
___________________________________

7. She’s missed the deadline

a) and
___________________________________
b) so
___________________________________
c) whereas ___________________________________
d) because ___________________________________

8. He will’ve eaten enough

a) so
___________________________________
b) and
___________________________________
c) or
___________________________________
d) whereas ___________________________________

Extension: write five more groups of sentences with the same first clauses but four different

second clauses.
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