Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.
1I will not oppose your design. I cannot, ..............., approve it.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "however" because it contrasts the second statement with the first.
2He was obstinate; ............... he was punished.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "therefore" because it introduces the result of being obstinate.
3He failed; ............... he persevered.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "nevertheless" because it shows contrast with the fact that he failed.
4............... a borrower nor a lender be.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Neither" because the fixed pattern is "neither... nor".
5I was annoyed, ............... I kept quiet.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
The correct answers are "but" and "yet" because both show contrast here.
6Make hay ............... the sun shines.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "while" because it means during the time that the sun shines.
7Tired ............... he was, I decided not to disturb him.
Wrong!
"As" is correct: in the pattern adjective + as + subject + verb, "as" can mean "because" (because he was tired). "Though" would mean "although", which does not make sense here.
8Bravely ............... they fought, they had no chance of winning.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
The correct answers are "as" and "though" because both can mean although after an adverb in this structure.
9If A is equal to B and B is equal to C, ............... A is equal to C.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "then" because it introduces the logical conclusion of an if-clause.
10I'm off on holiday, ............... I won't be seeing you for a while.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "so" because it links the reason with the result.
11"I will need the car." "............... I suppose I will have to take a taxi."
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
The correct answers are "So" and "Then" because both can introduce a conclusion based on what was just said.
12I have come early ............... I can talk to you.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
The correct answers are "so" and "so that" because both can introduce purpose before a clause.
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Answers
- I will not oppose your design. I cannot, however, approve it.
- He was obstinate; therefore he was punished.
- He failed; nevertheless he persevered.
- Neither a borrower nor a lender be.
- I was annoyed, but / yet I kept quiet.
- Make hay while the sun shines.
- Tired as he was, I decided not to disturb him.
- Bravely as / though they fought, they had no chance of winning.
- If A is equal to B and B is equal to C, then A is equal to C.
- I’m off on holiday, so I won’t be seeing you for a while.
- “I will need the car.” “So / Then I suppose I will have to take a taxi.”
- I have come early so / so that I can talk to you.