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EXERCISE ON CONJUNCTIONS

I. Paying attention to the expressions used in the following sentences, fill in the blanks with
the words and, but also, nor, or, than, then and when, as appropriate.
1. I have both respect _____________ admiration for them.
2. Hardly had I finished reading over the problem, ____________ the answer leapt to my mind.
3. It will rain either today ______________ tomorrow.
4. He could not decide whether to tell the truth _____________ keep silent.
5. It was not only a beautiful day, _______________ the first day of Spring.
6. If you follow the instructions, ______________ you should have no difficulty.
7. He is neither proud ______________ condescending.
8. What with one thing ______________ another, it was very late by the time we left the house.
9. No sooner had I opened my eyes, _______________ I remembered where I was.
10. Scarcely had I heard the news, ____________ my friend arrived.
11. I do not know whether he has seen the movie before ____________ not.
12. I would rather wait here ______________ risk missing the bus.
13. She could find the book neither at the Library, _____________ at the bookstore.
14. No sooner had I opened the window, _____________ a butterfly flew into the room.
15. The crowd was both large ____________ enthusiastic.
16. We should either walk quickly _____________ take the bus.
17. I had scarcely sat down ________________ the telephone rang

II. Choose the best option to complete each sentence below.

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. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
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11. She's not only beautiful_________ intelligent.

A. but also B. but C. however D. yet
12. I was very tired, ________ I determined to walk on to the next village.
A. therefore B. however C. and D. or
13. You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.
A. or B. nor C. both D. and
14. He had to act immediately; ________ he would have been too late.
A. consequently B. nevertheless C. still D. otherwise
15. They said both he_________ I were to come.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
16. The weather in Dalat is neither too hot in summer________ too cold in winter.
A. or B. nor C. or else D. otherwise
17. Jane is beautiful and intelligent________
A. too B. so C. both D. moreover
18. Jane is beautiful and intelligent; ________ she's very kind.
A. moreover B. however C. for all that D. on the other hand
19. He never works_______ he gains all the prizes.
A. furthermore B. whereas C. but D. accordingly
20. The sun is shining and there are very few clouds; _______, I am sure it is going to rain.
A. What's more B. Hence C. Thus D. Nevertheless
21. Bill is in class 12, _______ John, who is a year older, is only in class 4.
A. and B. whereas C. either D. nevertheless
22. You must leave at once, ________ you miss the train.
A. however B. yet C. still D. otherwise
23. You need to get some job retraining. _______ it, you risk being laid off.
A. If so B. If not C. With D. Without
24. Could I have rice_______ potatoes, please?
A. but B. but also C. instead D. instead of
25. _______his denial, we knew that he was guilty.
A. Despite B. In spite C. Because D. And
26. John's family is very happy_______his being a warded a scholarship.
A. because of B. if C. either D. nor
27. Graphite is a soft, slippery solid that is a good conductor of_______ hear and electricity.
A. not just B. and C. both D. moreover
28. The lecture was _______ interesting and instructive.
A. as B. either C. neither D. both
29. Both Mary and Allen_______Jean are going on the tour.
A. as well B. as well as C. nor D. but
30. He likes travel, and_______ does she.
A. too B. such C. so D. but
31. I'm worried about it, and he is_______
A. too B. also C. but also D. a or b
32. He borrowed money_______ he could finish his education.
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A. that B. so that C. such as D. too

33. The temperature drops_______ the sun sets.
A. while B. for C. because D. when
34. Some birds cannot fly well, _______, the chicken has wings, but its flying muscles are not
strong enough to be useful.
A. for example B. for instance C. such as D. A or B
35. The missing piece is small, _______ nevertheless important.
A. or B. but C. and D. so
36. I'm very homesick_______ a student a broad.
A. as B. while C. because of D. due to
37. Just_______ he died, my friend who wrote poetry published his first book.
A. but B. either C. and D. before
38. Blindfish, which spend their whole lives in caves, have _______ eyes nor body pigments.
A. not any B. either C. nor D. without
39. _______their small size, the cameras take good pictures.
A. In spite of B. Despite of C. Because D. And
40. She could not decide_______ to drive_______ to jump into water.
A. both/ or B. not only/ but also C. either/ or D. whether/ or
41. Flying is not only faster, _______ safer than traveling by car.
A. also B. so C. and D. but also
42. Beth can play the guitar_______ the violin.
A. also B. so C. but also D. and
43. _______his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Despite D. B or C
44. I like bananas, _______ my brother doesn’t
A. because B. and C. but D. even though
45. Glucose does not have to be digested, _______ it can be put directly into the bloodstream.
A. so B. while C. and since D. such
46. _______few species that live on the ground, most monkeys live in tress.
A. There are B. A C. All but D. Except for
47. She closed the door_______ left for the city.
A. and B. but C. or D. therefore
48. The mail comes at ten o'clock every day_______ Sunday.
A. except B. although C. or D. and
49. We need wither a nail_______ a screw to hang this picture.
A. and B. or C. both D. but
50. You had better come yourself_______ send a friend.
A. either B. neither C. or else D. while
51. We should be firm_______ patient in this case.
A. and B. or C. in stead of D. rather
52. _______ food we eat lacks minerals, then the body an use the stores from its bones for more
urgent needs.
A. As the B. If the C. The D. Since
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53. It sounds like something wrong with the car's engine_______, we'd better take it to the garage
immediately.
A. Otherwise B. Without it C. If not D. If so
54. We didn't go to Paris. We went to Rome_______
A. also B. but also C. instead D. instead of
55. No one _______ Kathy knows very much about it.
A. and B. as C. but D. however
56. Some birds, _______ robins and cardinals, spend their winter in the North.
A. as B. such as C. and D. likely
57. Galaxies are composed of millions of individual stars_______ are so far away that they appear
as single pints of light.
A. but they B. they C. in spite of D. contrary
58. Internet is a very fast_______ convenient way for us to get information.
A. and B. or C. therefore D. but
59. It's raining, _______ I can't go to the beach.
A. so B. or C. but D. and
60. An effective paragraph must _______ be unified and ordered but also complete.
A. in addition B. either C. not only D. as well
61. _______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
A. Although B. Even though C. though D. In spite of
62. He is saving_______ he can go on vacation.
A. so that B. so C. unless D. that
63. The flight was canceled_______ the weather conditions were bad.
A. because of B. due to the fact that C. thanks D. that
64. Pheasants spend most of their time on the ground, ______ many species perch in trees at night.
A. as well as B. in spite of C. because D. although
65. Natural fiber comes from_______ animal or plant.
A. either B. otherwise C. or D. thus
66. _______ Marge, three couples are invited.
A. Addition B. Besides C. Next D. Moreover
67. All of the students_______ the seniors will receive their grades in two weeks.
A. but B. except C. and D. A or B
68. It was still painful, _______ I went to see a doctor.
A. but B. or C. so D. however
69. _______ pipelines are expensive to build, they are relatively cheap to operate and maintain.
A. Because B. That C. Although D. Despite
70. He felt ill_______ he went to bed early.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
71. The examination was very difficult, _______ very few were able to pass.
A. consequently B. as well as C. on the hand D. whereas
72. We know_______ him and his wife.
A. either B. neither C. both D. as well
73. You can send letters from Hongkong_______ by Suez or by Canada.
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A. either B. neither C. both D. as well

74. There as no one there; _______ I went away.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
75. He was very young and had no experience of that type of work he was not given the post.
A. and B. but C. or D. therefore
76. He has to pay a fine of $10, _______ he had to spend 10 days in prison
A. or else B. while C. whereas D. however
77. He is very cleaver and wins all the prizes _______ his brother never seems to know a thing.
A. and B. while C. therefore D. or
78. You must tell him where you are going_______ when you will be back
A. and both B. and as well C. and also D. and too
79. He was the best in class at Maths and English; ______ he was the best footballer in the school.
A. moreover B. however C. or D. so
80. Geography is a very interesting subject; _______ very few people study it thoroughly.
A. and B. however C. or D. so
81. It was very wet_______ I decided not to go
A. and B. but C. or D. so
82. He is very fond of music_______ reading.
A. as B. as well C. as well as D. as good as
83. I told him to come at three _______ to bring his wife with him.
A. also B. and also C. so D. too
84. Our opponents have e very good team; _______ there is no need for us to lose hope.
A. and B. therefore C. moreover D. however
85. I'll offer it to Tom ______ he may not want it.
A. even though B. as C. when D. however
86.There is fog at Heathrow; the plane, _______, has been diverted.
A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. or
87. He says he will pay; I don't think he will, _______
A. though B. even though C. in case D. but
88. They are ugly and expensive, _______ people buy them.
A. already B. yet C. thus D. hence
89. You aren't rich; _______, you could do something to help him.
A. yet B. still C. for D. but
90. _______ the severe weather conditions all the cars completed the course.
A. In spite B. Despite C. However D. Yet
91. _______ we lived in town, we often went to the theater
A. After B. When C. For D. Or
92. He took the food eagerly, _______ he had eaten nothing since dawn.
A. if B. in case C. but D. for
93. _______ the sun rose, the fog dispersed.
A. As B. When C. Before D. After
94. _______ a married man, he has to think of his family.
A. If B. As C. or D. so
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95. Tired_______ he was, he offered to carry her.

A. as B. though C. Although D. however
96. Some people waste food_______ others don't have enough.
A. as B. in case C. while D. before
97. _______ she came to know him better, she relied on him more.
A. While B. Because of C. Though D. As
98. _______ I sympathize with your point of view, I cannot accept it.
A. While B. Although C. But D. A or B
99. How can you expect your children to be truthful_______ you yourself tell lies?
A. when B. therefore C. because D. since
100. Strong_______ he was, he couldn't lift it.
A. like B. as C. or D. and
101. He stole, not_______ he wanted the money, _______ because he liked stealing.
A. for/ but B. because/ but C. although/ however D. because/ and
102. Not everybody thinks the building is ugly_______, some people say it looks marvelous.
A. On the contrary B. Because C. Although D. Since
103. Business has been very bad this year_______, we have had to close one of our factories.
A. consequently B. as a result C. but D. A or B
104. Take a map with you _______ you lose your way.
A. if B. in case C. so that D. so
105. The play was very boring, _______ they walked out.
A. so B. if C. when D. while
106. She'll only do the job_______ you pay he more.
A. unless B. after C. if D. as
107. He hasn't written to us_______ he left.
A. when B. for C. because D. since
108. I never take and umbrella_______ it's raining heavily.
A. unless B. if C. otherwise D. or
109. He got a new alarm clock_______ he'd get up on time.
A. because B. and C. so that D. so
110. He agreed to go climbing_______ he hated heights.
A. despite B. in spite of C. so D. although
111. We decided not to go out for a meal_______ we were simply too tired.
A. but B. if C. because D. unless
112. Have you really go not money_______ the fact that you've had a part time job this term?
A. although B. in spite of C. because of D. in case
113. We've been thinking about nothing else_______ we bought our plane tickets.
A. until B. since C. so D. after
114. I'd go way somewhere_______ I could afford to.
A. if B. in case C. as D. but
115. Wicky and I will be off to France_______ this term is over
A. for B. as C. as soon as D. in spite of
116. We took lots of photos. We videoed the speeches_______
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A. but also B. however C. as well D. in addition

117. We're going to buy a special ticket_______ we can go anywhere we like on the way.
A. as if B. since C. in order D. so that
118. I'm not sure a thank you letter is really necessary. _______, I can't be bothered to write one.
A. And B. or C. As D. Anyway
119. It was a terrible journey. _______, we got there safely in the end.
A. Still B. Besides C. Moreover D. If
120. It's a lovely day, isn't it? Yes, beautiful_______ have you seen John?
A. However B. by the way C. But D. nevertheless
121. I couldn't unlock it_______ I had the wrong key.
A. when B. while C. so as D. because
122. He had to take photos of the places he visits. _______, he's writing a report of his journey.
A. In addition B. Because C. However D. And
123. He thought the talk was fascinating. His friend, _______ fell asleep halfway through it.
A. although B. nevertheless C. however D. B or C
124. Olivia booked a babysitter_______ she could go our for the evening.
A. so that B. but C. so D. hence
125. _______ we had got ton the plane, it started to rain.
A. If B. While C. Before D. As soon as
126. Jane has a computer, _______ she doesn't use it.
A. and B. since C. but D. in spite of
127. It was cloudy. _______, the photos came out very bad.
A. Result B. As a result C. However D. But
128. You should bring an umbrella_______ it rains.
A. if B. unless C. in case D. because of
129. Mark heard the news on the radio_______ he was driving home.
A. while B. as C. until D. A or B
130. Everyone thought she would accept the offer. _______, she turned it down.
A. However B. So C. Too D. Moreover
131. I always work hard every day. _____ I want to earn lots of money to buy a house and a car.
A. For B. Because of C. Although D. Despite
132. In the evenings, Jane often cooks _____ walks the dogs around the park. So if you want to see
her, come before dinner.
A. nor B. after C. and D. so
133. My girlfriend doesn’t like to cook _____ wash clothes by herself. Because she’s a rich lady
and has many servants working there.
A. nor B. and C. to D. or
134. My boss is a very fast and smart person, _____ he can understand or sympathize with his
employees.
A. so B. although C. also D. but
135. This is one of London’s largest entertainment centers, so you can choose to play games _____
watch movies, etc.
A. and B. or C. also D. but also
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136. Kate always spends a lot of time cleaning and decorating her home, _____ she often does her
own thing without caring about others.
A. not only B. yet C. because D. however
137. The teacher has already assigned a working group, _____ I cannot select teammates in my
group. I was forced to work with people I didn’t like.
A. so B. because C. and D. but
138. There are many types of bakery, but I can only choose one. I like to eat _____ matcha _____
chocolate cake.
A. neither – or B. not only – but also C. either – or D. both – and
139. There aren’t any other choices because my mom doesn’t like _____ coffee _____ tea.
A. either – or B. both – and C. bot – until D. neither – nor
140. I want _____ rice _____ noodles. Because now I feel very hungry after the long train.
A. either – or B. not only – but also C. both – and D. so – that
141. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator_____________ it doesn’t go bad.
A. since B. so that C. because D. after
142. You should say goodbye to your brother _____________ you leave for Europe.
A. despite B. after C. since D. before
143. The class discussion was short;_____________, we gained some knowlegde from it.
A. however B. moreover C. although D. therefore
144. The underground is cheap;_____________, it’s faster than the train.
A. however B. moreover C. but D. so
145. _____________ you study harder, you won’t win the scholarship.
A. Unless B. Because C. If D. In order that
146. The countrytside air is fresh.________________, it’s not polluted.
A. However B. Whenever C. Moreover D. Beside
147. ________________ she spoke slowly, I don’t understand her.
A. Since B. Although C. If D. As
148. We will wait her ____________ he comes back.
A. while B. until C. since D. for
149. Our teacher explained the lesson slowly ___________ we might understand him.
A. and B. so that C. if not D. or
150. _________ it rained heavily, we went to school on time.
A. Even though B. Despite C. Because D. Though not
151. Our visit to Japan was delayed___________ my wife’s illness.
A. because B. because of C. thanks to D. although
152. __________ he goes to the theatre with me, I shall go alone.
A. because of B. because C. unless D. when
153. He tries his best to work hard ____________ help her family get over the difficulties.
A. so as that B. in order that C. in order to D. so as not to
154. We moved to the front row _____________ we could hear and see better.
A. so as that B. because C. although D. so that
155. I made a mistake ____________ I was tired after the work.
A. though B. so that C. because D. if
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156. Minh had a terrible headache. _____________, he still wanted to go to school.

A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although
157. My sister will take the plane to Singapore___________ she dislikes flying.
A. because B. so that C. therefore D. though
158. My car broke down on the way.__________, when I got the airport, the plane had taken off.
A. Because B. However C. Therefore D. Although
159. His mother was sick.___________, Jane had to stay at home to look after her.
A. But B. However C. So D. Therefore
160. They asked me to wait for them; _______, he didn’t turn back.
A. but B. however C. so D. therefore
161. Many people still believe him very much __________ he sometimes tell lies.
A. because B. since C. although D. despite
162. They were walking on the street _________ there was an accident.
A. when B. while C. because D. so that
163. _________ the darkness in the room, we couldn’t continue our studying.
A. because of B. since C. although D. in spite of
164. Mary tries to study as hard as possible ______ she can get the scholaship to study in England.
A. in order to B. so that C. because D. because of
165. She stopped at the post office ___________ she could send the letter to her parents.
A. although B. so as to C. in order that D. despite
166. He didn’t wear warm clothes ____________ the cold weather in winter.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
167. What had you done ____________ I phoned you?
A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. while
168. Tom couldn’t get a job __________ he couldn’t speak English well.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
169. __________ he knew the danger of smoking, he couldn’t give it up.
A. Since B. Though C. Because of D. Despite
170. He knew the danger of smoking;___________, he couldn’t give it up.
A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although
171. _________ their poverty in their family, they live happily together everyday.
A. as B. though C. because D. despite
172. He didn’t drink beer __________ he was really thirsrty.
A. in spite of B. even though C. because D. since
173. We will go without him ____________ he comes here on time.
A. though B. unless C. because D. if
174. Mike went ot the bank ___________ he cashed his cheque.
A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although
175. The students finish the test well ___________ its difficulties yesterday.
A. therefore B. in spite of C. however D. although
176. She has driven a car ___________ she studied at the university.
A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. since
177. We started out on the trip ___________ the weather was extremely hot.
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A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although

178. We should wait for her __________ we had much time.
A. though B. unless C. because D. if
179. __________ we had much time, we shouldn’t wait for her
A. Though B. Unless C. Because D. If
180. The food didn’t look appetizing;__________, many people liked enjoying it.
A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although
181. It was already 6p.m, __________ we closed our office and went home.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. so
182. Ok! you can take Chemistry as your major._________, you should remember that it is not
easy to learn.
A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although
183. John succeeded in the exam ____________ his hard and methodical work.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
184. He didn’t stop his car ___________ the traffic light turned red.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
185. She didn’t join our programme __________ she had to take a summer course at the college.
A. so that B.because of C. because D. although
186. She wanted to go to bed early ___________ her bad tiredness.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
187. _________ he had to take her mother to the hospital, he still attened our party yesterday.
A. Because B . In spite of C. Because of D. Although
188. __________ they had read these books, they went out.
A. As soon as B. Before C. After D. Since
189. The students couldn’t do the test ____________ its copmplicated problems.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. though
190. ______________ it got dark, they continued working.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Even though
III. Each sentence has an error. Find and correct that error.
1. Because of feeling very tired, John couldn’t sleep.
2. Though Tom was ill, he couldn’t take part in his little sister’s birthday party.
3. Before she was washing the dishes, her parents came home.
4. “Bring an umbrella with you although it rains”, my mom told me.
5. I had to wait for him in front of his house because of 9 p.m.
6. That was the reason when they didn’t want to come back to their hometown.
7. I am sure they are going to succeed so their difficulties.
8. We postponed our holiday in spite of the bad weather.
9. We can't go to the cinema although it isn't open today.
10. Although her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

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