Name: Date:

CONJUNCTIONS
• A conjunction is a word used to join words or groups of words.
o Example: Jenna and her sister are in the same school.
• These are some commonly used conjunctions:
although because however or that when while
and but if since though whereas yet
as for nor than unless whether

W
• Some conjunctions are used in pairs. These include either . . . or, neither . . . nor,
not only . . . but also.

• Underline or highlight each conjunction.

1. He and I are friends.
2. David likes tennis, whereas Jim prefers running.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. IE
We had to wait since it was raining.
We left early, but we missed the train.
The shoe was not only long but also boring.
Neither the chairs nor the tables had been dusted.
Hail and sleet fell during the storm.
EV
8. Neither Carmen nor Kara was able to attend the meeting.
9. I have neither time nor energy to waste.
10. Tennis and hockey are my favorite sports.
11. Either Dan or Don will bring an iPad to use.
12. The people in the car and the people in the van exchanged greetings.
13. Neither cookies nor cake is on your diet.
14. Although I like to take photographs, I am not a good photographer.
PR

15. Did you see Vladimir when he visited here?

16. She cannot concentrate while you are making so much noise.
17. Unless you hurry, the party will be over before you arrive.
18. We enjoyed the visit although we were very tired.
19. Both mammals and birds are warm-blooded.
20. She is one performer who can both sing and dance.
21. Unless you have some objections, I will submit this report.
22. Neither dogs nor cats are allowed in this park.
23. April watered the plants while Lars mowed the lawn.
24. I will see you when you are feeling better.
25. We got here late because we lost our directions.
Name: ANSWER KEY Date:

CONJUNCTIONS
• A conjunction is a word used to join words or groups of words.
o Example: Jenna and her sister are in the same school.
• These are some commonly used conjunctions:
although because however or that when while
and but if since though whereas yet
as for nor than unless whether

W
• Some conjunctions are used in pairs. These include either . . . or, neither . . . nor,
not only . . . but also.

• Underline or highlight each conjunction.

1. He and I are friends.
2. David likes tennis, whereas Jim prefers running.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. IE
We had to wait since it was raining.
We left early, but we missed the train.
The shoe was not only long but also boring.
Neither the chairs nor the tables had been dusted.
Hail and sleet fell during the storm.
EV
8. Neither Carmen nor Kara was able to attend the meeting.
9. I have neither time nor energy to waste.
10. Tennis and hockey are my favorite sports.
11. Either Dan or Don will bring an iPad to use.
12. The people in the car and the people in the van exchanged greetings.
13. Neither cookies nor cake is on your diet.
14. Although I like to take photographs, I am not a good photographer.
PR

15. Did you see Vladimir when he visited here?

16. She cannot concentrate while you are making so much noise.
17. Unless you hurry, the party will be over before you arrive.
18. We enjoyed the visit although we were very tired.
19. Both mammals and birds are warm-blooded.
20. She is one performer who can both sing and dance.
21. Unless you have some objections, I will submit this report.
22. Neither dogs nor cats are allowed in this park.
23. April watered the plants while Lars mowed the lawn.
24. I will see you when you are feeling better.
25. We got here late because we lost our directions.