This document provides examples of exercises involving different types of conjunctions: subordinating, correlative, and coordinating. The exercises consist of sentences that are missing conjunctions and the reader must choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence based on the type indicated in parentheses. The document also provides the answers to each exercise.
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Subordinating Conjunction Exercises
This document provides examples of exercises involving different types of conjunctions: subordinating, correlative, and coordinating. The exercises consist of sentences that are missing conjunctions and the reader must choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence based on the type indicated in parentheses. The document also provides the answers to each exercise.
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Conjunction Exercises
Subordinating Conjunction Exercises
Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:
1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever,
wherever) 2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how) 3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless) 4. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless) 5. I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as, though, when)
Correlative Conjunction Exercises Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction pair from the parenthesis:
1. I plan to take my vacation _________ in June _________ in July.
(whether / or, either / or, as / if) 2. _________ I’m feeling happy _________ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude. (either / or, whether / or, when / I’m) 3. _________ had I taken my shoes off _________ I found out we had to leave again. (no sooner / than, rather / than, whether / or) 4. _________ only is dark chocolate delicious, _________ it can be healthy. (whether / or, not / but, just as / so) 5. _________ I have salad for dinner, _____________________I can have ice cream for dessert. (if /then, when / than, whether / or)
Answers: 1 – either / or, 2 – whether / or, 3 – no sooner / than, 4 – not /
but, 5 – if /then
Coordinating Conjunction Exercises
Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:
1. My car has a radio _________ a CD player. (but, or, and)
2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but, nor, or) 3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but) 4. I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view from the top of this building. (and, yet, nor) 5. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)