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Conjunctions Conundrum 1
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. I woke up late this morning a) and
b) but
c) because
d) so
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2. It wasn’t raining
a) or
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b) even though ________________________________
c) and
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d) but
___________________________________
3. Michael won the race
a) and
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b) whereas ___________________________________
c) because ___________________________________
d) so
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4. I’ve just been paid
a) even though ________________________________
b) so
___________________________________
c) whereas ___________________________________
d) and
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5. We take the bus to work
a) or
___________________________________
b) even though ________________________________
c) because ___________________________________
d) but
___________________________________
6. They will meet us tonight
a) rather than _________________________________
b) or
___________________________________
c) even though ________________________________
d) so
___________________________________
7. I must find my mobile
a) or
___________________________________
b) rather than _________________________________
c) because ___________________________________
d) even though ________________________________
8. We were getting angry
a) rather than _________________________________
b) but
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c) whereas ___________________________________
d) so
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Extension: write five more groups of sentences with the same first clauses but four different
second clauses.
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