Conjunctions are words used to connect clauses. They not only connect clauses but also express the relationship between them. This exercise tests your knowledge of conjunctions.
Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.
1She studied hard, ............... she failed.
Wrong!
The conjunction "yet" introduces a contrast: she failed in spite of studying hard.
2She is as beautiful ............... her mother.
Wrong!
The comparison pattern is completed with "as" in "as beautiful as."
3She is not ............... brilliant as her sister.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
After "not," both "as" and "so" can complete this negative comparison.
4He was busy ............... he was on tour.
Wrong!
The conjunction "when" introduces the time he was busy.
5Shakespeare was ............... a poet but also a dramatist.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "not only" and "not just" work with "but also" to add a second description.
6He fell asleep ............... he was reading the book.
Wrong!
The conjunction "while" shows that he fell asleep during the reading.
7I would like to go, ............... I am too busy.
Wrong!
The conjunction "but" shows a contrast between wanting to go and being too busy.
8You can ............... walk or go by bus.
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The word "either" pairs with "or" to show a choice between two options.
9He tried his best ............... failed.
Wrong!
The conjunction "but" contrasts trying hard with failing.
10She is neither Sita ............... Radha.
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The word "nor" completes the pair "neither... nor."
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- She studied hard, yet she failed.
- She is as beautiful as her mother.
- She is not as / so brilliant as her sister.
- He was busy when he was on tour.
- Shakespeare was not only / not just a poet but also a dramatist.
- He fell asleep while he was reading the book.
- I would like to go, but I am too busy.
- You can either walk or go by bus.
- He tried his best but failed.
- She is neither Sita nor Radha.