Conjunctions and relative pronouns:

grammar exercise

Complete the following sentences using appropriate conjunctions. More than one conjunction
may be possible in many cases.

1. It is a question ............................................
nobody can answer.
that
which
Either could be used here

2. I stayed an extra night

............................................... I could see Merlin.
such that
so that
that

3. ...................................................... I was having

a shower, I slipped on the floor.
Whereas
Since
While

4. ..................................................... she was too

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angry to speak, Alice said nothing.

As
Because
Since
All of the above

5. ................................................ the coat was

expensive, I bought it.
Although
Though
Either could be used here

6. The house ............................................... I live

is very small.
where
there
which

7. I will always remember the day

................................................ I first met you.
Please select 2 correct answers

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when
that
which

8. I have got a friend ...........................................

serves in the army.
who
which
when

9. Cook slowly ..................................................... it

is ready.
Please select 2 correct answers

until
till
up to

10. ................................................... I will have

time I am not sure at the moment.
Whether
Unless
Weather

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Answers
1. It is a question that/which nobody can answer.

2. I stayed an extra night so that I could see Merlin.

3. While I was having a shower, I slipped on the floor.

4. As/because/since she was too angry to speak, Alice said nothing.

5. Although/though the coat was expensive, I bought it.

6. The house where I live is very small.

7. I will always remember the day when/that I first met you.

8. I have got a friend who serves in the army.

9. Cook slowly until it is ready.

10. Whether I will have time I am not sure at the moment.

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