Complete the following sentences using appropriate conjunctions. More than one conjunction may be possible in many cases.
1It is a question ............... nobody can answer.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "that" or "which" for a thing in a defining relative clause.
2I stayed an extra night ............... I could see Merlin.
Wrong!
Use "so that" to introduce the purpose of an action.
3............... I was having a shower, I slipped on the floor.
Wrong!
Use "While" to show that one action happened during another action.
4............... she was too angry to speak, Alice said nothing.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
Use "As", "Because", or "Since" to give the reason Alice said nothing.
5............... the coat was expensive, I bought it.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "Although" or "Though" to introduce a contrast with the main clause.
6The house ............... I live is very small.
Wrong!
Use "where" to refer to the place in which someone lives.
7I will always remember the day ............... I first met you.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "when" or "that" to refer to the day in this sentence.
8I have got a friend ............... serves in the army.
Wrong!
Use "who" for a person in a defining relative clause.
9Cook slowly ............... it is ready.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "until" or "till" to mean up to the time when something is ready.
10............... I will have time, I am not sure at the moment.
Wrong!
Use "Whether" to introduce an indirect yes/no question.
Done.
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Answers
- It is a question that / which nobody can answer.
- I stayed an extra night so that I could see Merlin.
- While I was having a shower, I slipped on the floor.
- As / Because / Since she was too angry to speak, Alice said nothing.
- Although / Though the coat was expensive, I bought it.
- The house where I live is very small.
- I will always remember the day when / that I first met you.
- I have got a friend who serves in the army.
- Cook slowly until / till it is ready.
- Whether I will have time, I am not sure at the moment.
