Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
I’ll back your proposal, ............... I disagree with several details.
Wrong!
Use a contrast conjunction that can introduce a full clause.
You can borrow my notes, ............... you bring them back by Friday.
Wrong!
Use a conjunction that expresses a condition for permission.
............... the printer is out of ink, we can’t produce the reports today.
Wrong!
Use a reason conjunction that can start the sentence and take a full clause.
I didn’t call you, not ............... I forgot, but because I didn’t want to disturb you.
Wrong!
Use the fixed pattern “not because..., but because...”.
I’ll send the draft now, ............... you can review it before the meeting.
Wrong!
Use a purpose conjunction, not a result or contrast one.
She spoke quietly, ............... no one in the next room could hear.
Wrong!
Use “so...that” to show a result from the degree described.
We’ll proceed ............... the client objects in writing.
Wrong!
Use a conjunction meaning “except if” to show the only condition that stops the action.
He kept checking his phone, ............... he knew it was rude.
Wrong!
Use a contrast conjunction that fits a full clause after it.
I didn’t complain, ............... I was furious.
Wrong!
Use a contrast conjunction that can introduce a full clause.
............... I admire her ambition, I wouldn’t want her job.
Wrong!
Use a concessive conjunction to contrast admiration with a different choice.
He’s very experienced, ............... his assistant is still learning the basics.
Wrong!
Use a conjunction that directly contrasts two facts in the same sentence.
You’ll have to decide now, ............... we miss the last train.
Wrong!
Use “or else” to show an alternative negative consequence.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I’ll back your proposal, although I disagree with several details.
- You can borrow my notes, provided that you bring them back by Friday.
- Since the printer is out of ink, we can’t produce the reports today.
- I didn’t call you, not because I forgot, but because I didn’t want to disturb you.
- I’ll send the draft now, so that you can review it before the meeting.
- She spoke quietly, so quietly that no one in the next room could hear.
- We’ll proceed unless the client objects in writing.
- He kept checking his phone, even though he knew it was rude.
- I didn’t complain, although I was furious.
- While I admire her ambition, I wouldn’t want her job.
- He’s very experienced, whereas his assistant is still learning the basics.
- You’ll have to decide now, or else we miss the last train.
