Conjunctions ✎
Exercise 1 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
and but so
Exercise 1:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.
1. The rain is very heavy, ___________ the game will probably not be played.
2. John works in a restaurant on weekends ___________ during the week.
3. Sherry has a great job, ___________ she is a very unhappy person.
4. The sun is shining brightly, ___________ the picnic was still cancelled.
5. Rita is an excellent violinist,___________ she will probably be chosen for the orchestra.
6. The security lines are very long at the airport, ___________ you should probably leave early for your flight.
7. I will not go to the game, ___________ I will watch it on TV.
8. Mary has six brothers ___________ eleven cousins.
9. I do not like pasta, ___________ I do like pizza.
10. Max loves San Francisco, ___________ he is thinking of moving there.
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Conjunctions ✎
Exercise 2 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
yet for nor or
Exercise 2:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.
1. Marsha doesn’t play jazz ___________ the blues. She prefers hip-hop and rap.
2. John doesn’t like chicken. ___________ does he like pork or burgers.
3. Sheila works hard, ___________ she doesn’t make a lot of money.
4. The sun is very strong, ___________ Jacob still won’t wear any sunscreen.
5. I love you more than anything in the world, ___________ you are sweet and kind.
6. Would you like coffee ___________ tea? I would prefer a cup of coffee.
7. Henry does not come from Mexico. ___________ is from Belize. He is from Honduras.
8. I will go to Montreal ___________ Quebec for the weekend. I’m not sure.
9. James is very tired, ___________ he will still come with us to the movies.
10. Wanda is very happy, ___________ she has finally earned her degree.
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Conjunctions ✎
Exercise 3 - Grammar Practice Worksheets
in order that as long as whenever
because where than that
while before unless
Exercise 3:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.
1. I will never go to that restaurant again _____________________ I live.
2. _____________________ Jose needs help, he calls his two brothers.
3. _____________________ Sheldon works for the post office, he never works Sundays.
4. I would rather read a book _____________________ watch a stupid television program.
5. _____________________ Roger goes to Miami, he will buy a new bathing suit.
6. _____________________ travelers have time to pass through security, it is recommended that they
arrive two hours before their flight.
7. I will not go out with you _____________________ you promise not to smoke
8. _____________________ Maria is an avid jogger, her sister Julia prefers just to sit on the couch.
9. I do not believe _____________________ Hector’s father is a doctor.
10. Maryam loves the city _____________________ she now lives.
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