6th April 2017

Sentence Connectors

Circle the correct answer.

1. Do not give up so readily ______ you will regret it later.

(A) and
(B) or
(C) but
(D) since

2. I am not going to the concert with you ______ I have to visit my ailing grandmother.
(A) when
(B) and yet
(C) because
(D) but

3. ______ she had invited me, I would not have attended her party.
(A) If
(B) Since
(C) Despite
(D) Even if

4. ______ we have one more day, it is impossible for us to complete the work on time.
(A) In spite of
(B) Unless
(C) Since
(D) Despite

5. ______ repeated warnings, they still went ahead with their plan.
(A) Despite
(B) In spite
(C) Because of
(D) Due to

6. I reminded him to go early ______ he would not arrive late.

(A) or else
(B) and yet
(C) so that
(D) but also

7. The meeting was ______ productive ______ ended as scheduled.

(A) not only ... and yet
(B) both ... and
(C) both ... as well as
(D) not only ... but also

8. ______ Janet ______ Teresa should be held responsible for the mistake. It will not be fair to do so.
(A) Either ... or
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(B) Neither ... nor

(C) Both ... and
(D) Both ... or

9. I will let you know ______ I receive the report.

(A) when
(B) whenever
(C) since
(D) and

10. They waited for her for almost an hour. ______, she did not turn up.
(A) Therefore
(B) Consequently
(C) However
(D) Thus

11. ______ you never asked, how would I know you wanted the document ?
(A) Since
(B) Although
(C) Yet
(D) Even if

12. I was busy doing my homework ______ my brothers were busy playing video games.
(A) whenever
(B) while
(C) so that
(D) or else

13. She takes her sister with her ______ she goes.
(A) when
(B) where
(C) whenever
(D) wherever

14. ______ you can show him the membership card, he will let you in.
(A) If
(B) While
(C) Although
(D) Unless

15. They offered to do it for her ______ she declined their offer.
(A) or
(B) when
(C) but
(D) for

16. They were told to switch off all the lights ______ going to bed.
(A) after
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(B) whenever
(C) before
(D) unless

17. He realized that he only stood a slim chance ______ he didn't give up.
(A) and yet
(B) or else
(C) but also
(D) and then

18. The children, ______ the teacher, were all enjoying the hilarious show.
(A) as well
(B) as well as
(C) but also
(D) not only

19. The teacher has explained the method to her many times. ______, she does not seem to get it.
(A) Still
(B) Therefore
(C) Consequently
(D) Thus

20. They started the variety show according to schedule ______ the poor attendance.
(A) although
(B) in spite of
(C) but for
(D) and yet

21. The center will be closed ______ renovation works until further notice.
(A) even with
(B) because
(C) due to
(D) despite

22. ______ Tim ______ I am a club member. ______, we cannot go in.

(A) Either ... or ... Yet
(B) Neither ... nor ... Therefore
(C) Both .. and ... Still
(D) Both ... and ... Consequently

23. Ellen's grandparents dote on her very much, ______ she is their only grandchild.
(A) for
(B) when
(C) and
(D) yet

24. ______ the lesson proceeded, we started to understand the topic better.
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(A) Although
(B) Even
(C) For
(D) As

25. Florence is from a rich family ______ she is ______ friendly _____ considerate.
(A) and ... either ... or
(B) but ... both ... and
(C) and ... neither ... nor
(D) but ... not only ... as well as

26. All the children were ready for the performance. ______, Betty was still putting on her costume.
(A) However
(B) Therefore
(C) Consequently
(D) Thus

27. ______ we do not see you by ten, we will leave without you.
(A) Unless
(B) If
(C) Although
(D) Since

28. Midway into the show, we decided to leave ______ it was boring.
(A) before
(B) although
(C) because
(D) if

29. This is ______ we can put up for the night. It looks safe.
(A) where
(B) when
(C) wherever
(D) whenever

30. The teacher reminded us to be punctual ______ we would be detained after school.
(A) and yet
(B) or else
(C) even if
(D) and then

31. ______ everyone is leaving, there is no point for me to stay there.

(A) Since
(B) Although
(C) Before
(D) Despite
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32. We were trying hard to convince her ______ she stood firm.
(A) and
(B) but
(C) or
(D) although

33. No one expected ______ Felix ______ Ben to be selected. They must be extremely happy.
(A) neither ... nor
(B) both ... and
(C) both ... or
(D) not only ... and

34. I don't think we can make it ______ you pitch in.

(A) if
(B) unless
(C) and
(D) and yet

35. ______ night fell, the children packed their things and were ready to leave.
(A) Despite
(B) Unless
(C) As
(D) For

36. They did not do well in the physical test. ______, they were accepted.
(A) Yet
(B) Consequently
(C) Thus
(D) Therefore

37. We mentioned it to him ______ we ran into him outside the school.
(A) when
(B) whenever
(C) where
(D) wherever

38. They were told to practice more ______ they would face elimination in the final game.
(A) or
(B) and
(C) so
(D) but

39. _______ the blue dress ______ the yellow one look cheap. I like neither.
(A) Either ... or
(B) Neither ... nor
(C) Both ... or
(D) Both ... and
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40. ______ we comforted her, she could not seem to get over the bad experience.
(A) Although
(B) For
(C) Since
(D) Therefore

Rewrite each of these simple sentences as one sentence using the connectors in the brackets.

a) They are only five. Theyre good at using the computer. (although)
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b) We trained hard. We wanted to win the race. (in order to)
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c) The river was flooded. We couldnt drive further. (so)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
d) The piano was big. We couldnt get it through the door. (so . that).
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
e) Its late. We better take a taxi. (as)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
f) You can set the table. You have nothing to do. (since)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
g) I invited Mike to my party. He couldnt come. (but)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
h) Jill is singing. Lue is playing the piano (and)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
i) You are doing very well. He has not helped you at all. (even though)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
j) This is the office. Mr Ram works here. (where)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Choose the correct conjunction from the bracket and fill in the blanks.

a) I bought an ice cream ___________ I was hungry (although, because, though).

b) ____________ we dont know the way, we should look at the map (since,
due to, in case).
c) Stand still ____________ I can brush your hair. (so, so that, in order to).
d) ____________ people take exercise, they become fat and stiff. (unless, if,
as long as).
e) I shall enjoy the race, ____________ if I dont win it. (although, even, though).
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Answers
1B 2C 3D 4B 5A 6C 7D 8B

1A 2C 3A 4B 5D 6A 7C 8C

1A 2B 3A 4B 5C 6B 7A 8D
Answers

1B 2A 3B 4C 5A 6B 7A 8B

1B 2B 3C 4A 5A 6A 7D 8A