CONJUNCTION EXERCISES PART 1

Coordinating conjunctions

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with these coordinating conjunction: and, but, or, so.

1. I like to read books _____ my sister prefers to watch movies.

2. Would you like tea _____ coffee?
3. He studied hard _____ he failed the exam.
4. She enjoys playing soccer _____ basketball.
5. You can either go to the party _____ stay home and relax.
6. The weather is nice, _____ we decided to go for a picnic.
7. The car broke down, _____ they had to call a tow truck.
8. I want to buy a new phone, _____ I need to save some money first.
9. She is talented _____ hardworking.
10. He can choose to either play guitar _____ sing in the band.
11. I am not sure if I should go to the concert _____ stay home.
12. She worked hard, _____ she achieved her goals.

Subordinating conjunctions

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with these subordinating conjunction: if, because, although,
when, while, since, unless, after, before

1. I will go to the park _________ the weather is nice.

2. She couldn't attend the party _________ she had a prior commitment.
3. _________ he studied hard, he still couldn't pass the exam.
4. I will call you _________ I reach home.
5. They played board games _________ it was raining outside.
6. _________ he has been studying for years, he still finds the subject challenging.
7. You won't succeed _________ you put in the effort.
8. We went for a walk _________ having dinner.
9. Please finish your homework _________ you go out to play.
10. I feel relaxed _________ I listen to calming music.
11. _________ she loves chocolate, she rarely eats it due to dietary restrictions.
12. _________ he arrived, the meeting had already started.
Correlative conjunctions

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with these correlative conjunctions: either...or, neither...nor,
both...and, not only...but also.

1. _________ I like to dance, _________ my sister prefers to sing.

2. _________ John _________ Mary could attend the party last night.
3. _________ the cat _________ the dog are allowed in the living room.
4. _________ she studied hard, _________ she failed the exam.
5. You can _________ go to the beach _________ stay home and watch a movie.
6. _________ he likes soccer, _________ he enjoys basketball as well.
7. _________ I will finish the project, _________ I won't be able to submit it on time.
8. _________ she likes tea, _________ she doesn't like coffee.
9. _________ it's hot outside, _________ it's raining heavily.
10. _________ he wants to play tennis, _________ he wants to go swimming.
11. _________ he can cook, _________ he can bake delicious cakes.
12. _________ the students _________ the teacher was surprised by the sudden
announcement.

ANSWERS:

Coordinating conjunctions:

I like to read books and my sister prefers to watch movies.

Would you like tea or coffee?
He studied hard but he failed the exam.
She enjoys playing soccer and basketball.
You can either go to the party or stay home and relax.
The weather is nice, so we decided to go for a picnic.
The car broke down, so they had to call a tow truck.
I want to buy a new phone, but I need to save some money first.
She is talented and hardworking.
He can choose to either play guitar or sing in the band.
I am not sure if I should go to the concert or stay home.
She worked hard, so she achieved her goals.

subordinating conjunctions:

1. if
2. because
3. although
4. when
5. while
 6. since
7. unless/if
8. after
9. before
10. when
11. although
12. when

correlative conjunctions:

1. not only, but also

2. neither, nor
3. neither, nor
4. not only, but also
5. either, or
6. Not only, but also
7. either,or
8. both, and
9. either, or
10. either, or
11. not only, but also
12. both, and