Name _____________________________ Date __________________ Name _____________________________ Date __________________

Directions: What coordinating conjunctions will complete the sentences? Write your answer
on the space provided for you.
1. The harp player likes to play classical music _____ contemporary music.
2. The residents are poor ____ they always seem contented.
3. Would you rather have a milkshake _____ an ice cream cone?
4. The policeman catches criminals ______ keeps everyone safe.
5. He is my worst enemy, ______ I admire him as the wisest man in the world.
6. I‟m sorry but I can neither confirm ______ deny the allegation.
7. Most of the visitors were happy just sitting around, _____ it had been a long journey on
the train.
8. He‟s seventy-two, _____ he still swims, runs and plays football regularly.
9. My cat Buster has beautiful blue eyes ______ a destructive personality.
10. I‟ve drunk six cups of coffee today, _______ I‟ve got a headache.
Directions: Choose from among these subordinating conjunctions to complete each
sentence:
APPLICATION
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.
1. We brought the food _______ they supplied the drink.
2. She was poor _________ she was honest.
3. We can go jogging ________ we can stay here.
4. People liked her _________ she was honest.
5. I will phone you ________ I arrive.
6. He told me ______ he loved me ______ it was a lie.
7. It is a problem _______ solution has baffled even the experts.
8. It is a question ___________ nobody can answer.
9. I stayed an extra night ________ I could see more of Mumbai.
10. ________ you need help, just let me know.

although as long as because

even if so that unless until while EVALUATION
Combine the following clauses by filling the blanks with these words: and,
1. She has decided to move to Portland ________ there are more opportunities for because, but, or, since, so, unless, until, when
employment in that city.
2. You can borrow my car ________ you agree to be very careful with it. 1. Things were different _________ I was young.
3. They'll have a good corn harvest this year _______ it rains a lot and prevents them 2. I do it ___________ I like it.
from harvesting their crops. 3. Let us wait here __________ the rain stops.
4. Our neighbor is going to buy a gun ________ she can protect herself from intruders 4. You cannot be a lawyer _______ you have a law degree.
who break into her apartment. 5. That was years ________ years ago.
5. ________ he can save a lot of money by taking the bus, Russ still drives his car into 6. She has not called ________ she left last week.
the city every day. 7. I saw him leaving an hour ________ two ago.
6. Ronald is going to finish his homework _______ it takes him all night. 8. This is an expensive _________ very useful book.
7. My daughter can't wait _______ she gets her new bike. 9. We were getting tired ________ we stopped for a rest.
8. Stay in the car _______ I go into the store. I'll be right back. 10. He was angry _________ he heard what happened.
9. It's a good idea to go to college for four years ________ it's possible to get a good job
without a degree.
10. ________ he's overweight, Tony eats a lot of food before he goes to bed. That's not
healthy.
Correlative Conjunctions Exercises

The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how
correlative conjunctions work. Choose the best answer to complete each
sentence.

1. _______ that is the case, _______ I’m not surprised about what’s happening.
a) If / then
b) No sooner / than
c) Scarcely / when
d) Whether / or

2. Have you made a decision about _______ to go to the movies _______ not?
a) If / then
b) Either / or
c) Whether / or
d) What with / and

3. _______ had I put my umbrella away, _______ it started raining.

a) No sooner / than
b) If / then
c) What with / and
d) Neither / nor

4. This salad is _______ delicious _______ healthy.

a) Whether / or
b) Both / and
c) Scarcely / when
d) Rather / than