Practice Set: Conjunctions

Fill in the Blanks:

1. A conjunction is a word used to connect ____ or ____ in a sentence.
   (words, phrases)
2. She likes tea ____ coffee.
   (and)
3. Conjunctions can indicate ____ or ____.
   (addition, contrast)
4. He studied hard ____ he passed the exam.
   (so)
5. Conjunctions can also express ____ or ____.
   (cause, effect)
6. She missed the train ____ she woke up late.
   (because)
7. Coordinating conjunctions include “and,” “but,” “or,” ____.
   (yet)
8. She wants to travel to Italy ____ France.
   (and)
9. Subordinating conjunctions introduce ____ clauses.
   (dependent)
10. He left early ____ he could avoid traffic.
    (so that)
11. Conjunctions are essential for creating ____ and ____ in sentences.
    (complexity, variety)
12. She enjoys swimming ____ hiking.
    (and)
13. Correlative conjunctions come in pairs, such as “either/or” and ____/__.
    (neither/nor)
14. He is neither tall ____ strong.
    (nor)
15. Conjunctions can also connect ____ parts of sentences.
    (different)
16. She is busy at work, ____ she manages to find time for her hobbies.
    (yet)
17. Conjunctions can join ____ ideas or clauses.
    (related)
18. He likes to play basketball, ____ he also enjoys playing soccer.
    (but)
19. Conjunctive adverbs, like “however” and “therefore,” can also function as ____.
    (conjunctions)
20. He studied hard; ____, he failed the exam.
    (however)
21. Adversative conjunctions express ____.
    (contrast)
22. He is studying for the exam, ____ he is confident about passing it.
    (although)
23. Conjunctions help create ____ and ____ in writing.
    (cohesion, coherence)
24. She enjoys reading novels, ____ she prefers non-fiction books.
    (but)
25. Conjunctions are crucial for constructing ____ sentences.
    (well-structured)
26. She wants to go to the concert, ____ she doesn’t have enough money for tickets.
    (but)
27. Conjunctive adverbs can be used to show ____.
    (sequence)
28. She finished her homework; ____, she went out with her friends.
    (then)
29. Some conjunctions can express ____.
    (condition)
30. He will go to the party ____ he finishes his work.
    (if)
31. Conjunctions are important for indicating ____.
    (relationships)
32. She took her umbrella ____ it was raining heavily.
    (because)
33. Coordinating conjunctions connect ____ clauses of equal importance.
    (independent)
34. She wants to travel, ____ she doesn’t like flying.
    (but)
35. Conjunctions can help create ____ in writing.
    (flow)
36. He is tired, ____ he is determined to finish the project.
    (yet)
37. Conjunctions are crucial for constructing ____ sentences.
    (complex)
38. She went to the store, ____ she forgot to buy milk.
    (but)
39. Subordinating conjunctions introduce clauses that are ____ to the main clause.
    (dependent)
40. He will go to the game ____ he gets tickets.
    (if)
41. Conjunctions help to structure ____ and ____ in writing.
    (ideas, arguments)
42. She is allergic to peanuts; ____, she avoids eating them.
    (therefore)
43. Conjunctions can join ____ parts of a sentence.
    (various)
44. He likes to go hiking ____ camping.
    (and)
45. Conjunctive adverbs can indicate ____.
    (conclusion)
46. She missed the train, ____ she had to take a taxi.
    (so)
47. Conjunctions are essential for constructing ____ sentences.
    (cohesive)
48. She wants to learn French, ____ she enrolled in a language course.
    (so)
49. Conjunctions can help to convey ____ in writing.
    (nuance)
50. He enjoys playing basketball; ____, he prefers swimming.
    (however)

Answers:

1. Words, phrases
2. And
3. Addition, contrast
4. So
5. Cause, effect
6. Because
7. Yet
8. And
9. Dependent
10. So that
11. Complexity, variety
12. And
13. Neither/nor
14. Nor
15. Different
16. Yet
17. Related
18. But
19. Conjunctions
20. However
21. Contrast
22. Although
23. Cohesion, coherence
24. But
25. Well-structured
26. But
27. Sequence
28. Then
29. Condition
30. If
31. Relationships
32. Because
33. Independent
34. But
35. Flow
36. Yet
37. Complex
38. But
39. Dependent
40. If
41. Ideas, arguments
42. Therefore
43. Various
44. And
45. Conclusion
46. So
47. Cohesive
48. So
49. Nuance
50. However

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