Conjunctions – Practice #1

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. He got wet he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. He stops working heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
4. Tom wakes his parents up playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
5. Nobody could hear her she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
7. Many people believe him he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
8. she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
9. her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because
10. We all feel sad the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
11. John lost his job his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
12. I went to the club last Saturday_ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
13. He has had this car six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. for
14. We can't go to Julia's party we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
15. assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.
A. By B. Despite C. With D. For
16. She walked home by herself, she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. although C. and D. but
17. his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without
18. Mai worked hard, she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. Because B. whether C. Although D. so
2. It’s raining hard, _ we can’t go to the beach.
A. or B. but C. so D. though
3. Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
4. The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
5. The film was boring, _ we went home.
A. so B. when C. but D. if
6. The girl bought the shoes they are very expensive.
A. but B. if C. so D. although
7. He used to smoke a lot now he doesn’t smoke any more.
A. still B. therefore C. but D. as
8. She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
9. it rained, the boys played football.
A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of
10. It was still painful, I went to see a doctor.
A. so B. however C. but D. or
11. Lan likes oranges her sister doesn’t.
A. but B. as C. so D. because
12. Nam failed the final exam he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
13. He’s tired he stayed up late watching TV.
A. and B. or C. if D. since
14. Jim can speak English French fluently.
A. also B. but also C. and D. so
15. the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. Although B. Even though D. In spite of
16. they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. So b. As C. Though D. Even
17. I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. If B. Although C. While D. However
18. We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so d. but

Exercise 3: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
2. The little boy was hungry he ate nothing.
A. although B. so C. but D. and
3. the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
4. tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
A. As B. Just as C. Although D. When
5. She came in turned on the radio.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
7. I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because B. So C. Although D. However
8. Lan woke up late _ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. so B. since C. as d. though
9. I like fish I don’t like catching them myself.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
10. He had an accident he was careful.
 A. even though B. because C. so D. since
11. it was raining, I went swimming.
A. So B. Because C. However D. Although
12. Ann felt ill, she insisted on going to work.
A. though B. so C. and D. but
13. I felt tired, I went to bed early.
A. Although B. So C. As D. However
14. he’s got an English name, he is German.
A. Although B. But C. Because D. Since
15. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
16. We were the better team we lost the match.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
17. Keith decided to give up his job I advised him not to
A. because B. however C. although D. since
18. we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
19. She didn’t get the job she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
20. I could not eat I was very hungry.
A. even though B. because C. despite D. in spite the fact that