Simple Grammar Test 23, CONJUNCTIONS

 

Combining Sentence with Conjunctions

Instructions: Combine the following sentences using the most appropriate conjunction. Choose the answer that creates a grammatically correct and logical sentence. Answers will be provided at the end.

1. The movie was interesting. We fell asleep. 

1. although, 

2. because, 

3. unless)

2. It rained all day. We went for a walk in the park. 

1. However, 

2. since, 

3. despite

3. She studied hard. She didn't get a good grade. (

1.  yet, 

2. so, 

3. but. 

4. You can come to the party. You can stay home and watch a movie. 

1. either/or, 

2. neither/nor, 

3. both/and

5. I finished my work early. I decided to help my brother with his homework. (

1. since, 

2. before, 

3. after

6. She ran out of milk. She went to the store. 

1.  so, 

2. because, 

3. unless)

7. He arrived late for the meeting. He apologized. 

1. because, 

2. on arriving, 

3. however

8. We can go to the beach tomorrow. It might rain. 

1. unless, 

2. if, 

3. although

9. The cookies were delicious. They were all gone quickly. 

1. because, 

2. as a result, 

3. however

10. I'm learning French. I want to travel to Paris. 

1. so, 

2. in order to, 

3. since)

11. I would love to go to the concert _ I can't afford the tickets. 

1. although, 

2. yet, 

3. however

12. The teacher explained the concept clearly _ many students were still confused. 

1. so, 

2. but, 

3. because

1. (a) Although the movie was interesting, we fell asleep. 2. (c) Despite the rain all day, we went for a walk in the park. 3. (c) She studied hard, but she didn't get a good grade. 4. (a) You can either come to the party or stay home and watch a movie. 5. (a) Since I finished my work early, I decided to help my brother with his homework. 6. (b) Because she ran out of milk, she went to the store. 7. (c) He arrived late for the meeting; however, he apologized. 8. (a) We can go to the beach tomorrow unless it rains. 9. (b) As a result, the cookies were delicious and all gone quickly. 10. (b) I'm learning French in order to travel to Paris. 11. (a) although (We can use "although" in this case to show a contrast, but the other options also work here). 12. (b) but (The other options create a valid contrast between the teacher's explanation and the students' confusion)