Conjunctions are connecting words. Can you use them correctly? Test your understanding with this grammar exercise.
1I waited for him ............... 10 o’clock and then I went home.
Wrong!
Until and till are interchangeable. Until is more common in a formal style.
2I looked for him everywhere ............... I couldn’t find him anywhere.
Wrong!
We use but to connect two contrasting ideas.
3I will buy ............... you lower the price.
Wrong!
We use if to express a condition.
4............... I did not enjoy the program, I sat through it.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Though and although mean the same.
5............... comes to the door, tell them I am out.
Wrong!
Whoever is used to mean ‘it doesn’t matter who….’
6............... you say, I will not believe you.
Wrong!
Whatever is used to mean ‘it doesn’t matter what…’
7............... I go to Mumbai, I try to see my cousins.
Wrong!
8............... you want is fine with me.
Wrong!
9You should be ready ............... the time I come back.
Wrong!
The correct expression is by the time.
10You must finish it ............... you leave.
Wrong!
11Can you repair my camera if I leave it ............... Monday?
Wrong!
We use until to talk about a situation that will continue up to a certain moment.
12I can finish the work ............... Monday.
Wrong!
By is used to say that an action will happen before a future moment.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I waited for him Either could be used here 10 o’clock and then I went home.
- I looked for him everywhere but I couldn’t find him anywhere.
- I will buy if you lower the price.
- Although/Either could be used here I did not enjoy the program, I sat through it.
- Whoever comes to the door, tell them I am out.
- Whatever you say, I will not believe you.
- Either could be used here I go to Mumbai, I try to see my cousins.
- Either could be used here you want is fine with me.
- You should be ready by the time I come back.
- You must finish it before you leave.
- Can you repair my camera if I leave it until Monday?
- I can finish the work by Monday.
