1. Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal importance. Common coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
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- We were excited, ____ a little nervous too.
- I like tea ____ coffee.
- The sun was shining, ____ it was very cold.
- Would you like to play football ____ cricket?
- She is very talented, ____ she works very hard.
- We can go to the zoo, ____ we can visit the museum.
- The baby was crying, ____ the mother fed him.
- I invited him to the party, ____ he didn’t come.
- You should eat healthy food, ____ you will fall sick.
- She enjoys painting, ____ she dislikes sketching.
- My sister is intelligent, ____ she studies a lot.
- We were tired, ____ we continued working.
- The dog barked loudly, ____ no one was scared.
- He likes to read books ____ solve puzzles.
- The children played in the park, ____ the parents relaxed.
- I love ice cream, ____ I don’t eat it often.
- He could not win, ____ he tried his best.
- Would you prefer rice ____ noodles?
- The train was late, ____ we waited patiently.
- My father bought fruits ____ vegetables from the market.
- She studied hard, ____ she passed the test.
- I am feeling tired, ____ I will go to bed early.
- He ran fast, ____ he won the race.
- It was raining heavily, ____ we stayed indoors.
- You must work hard, ____ you will not succeed.
- We were exhausted, ____ we kept walking.
- She wanted to buy a dress, ____ she had no money.
- The baby laughed, ____ everyone clapped.
- I was thirsty, ____ I drank some water.
- He is smart, ____ he lacks patience.
- You can choose blue ____ red.
- He completed the assignment, ____ he submitted it late.
- She danced beautifully, ____ she forgot some steps.
- He lost his keys, ____ he couldn’t enter the house.
- The movie was exciting, ____ a little too long.
- I bought a book ____ a pen from the store.
- We visited the zoo, ____ we saw many animals.
- He sang a song, ____ everyone applauded.
- She is kind, ____ she is very helpful.
- I want to play, ____ I have homework to do.
- You can watch TV, ____ you must finish your work first.
- He enjoys reading, ____ he hates writing.
- We went shopping, ____ we also watched a movie.
- She wanted to buy a gift, ____ she was short on money.
- I like mangoes ____ bananas.
- The dog barked, ____ the cat ignored him.
- He waited for the bus, ____ it never came.
- She is not only intelligent ____ very hardworking.
- He made a promise, ____ he kept it.
- We were excited, ____ a little nervous too.
2. Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. They show relationships such as time, cause, condition, and contrast. Common subordinating conjunctions: because, since, while, although, if, unless, after, before, when, until, as, even though
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- She smiled ____ she saw her best friend.
- I stayed home ____ it was raining.
- She will not come ____ she is feeling unwell.
- ____ you study hard, you will pass the exam.
- He waited ____ the bus arrived.
- We left early ____ we could catch the train.
- I will call you ____ I reach home.
- She played outside ____ it was getting dark.
- You can’t go out ____ you finish your homework.
- He will join us ____ he gets permission.
- They stayed back ____ the teacher asked them to.
- I will finish my work ____ I go to bed.
- She stayed inside ____ it was too cold to go out.
- He practiced every day ____ he wanted to improve.
- ____ he was late, he still completed the test.
- You will not succeed ____ you work hard.
- She spoke softly ____ not to wake the baby.
- The match was delayed ____ it was raining.
- The teacher waited ____ all students were seated.
- ____ I wake up, I brush my teeth.
- She will pass the test ____ she studies well.
- I ran fast ____ I was getting late.
- We stayed at home ____ the storm passed.
- He studied hard ____ he could score well.
- ____ she is my friend, I trust her completely.
- I will join you ____ I complete my work.
- He missed the bus ____ he woke up late.
- We played inside ____ it was raining outside.
- The baby cried ____ he was hungry.
- The dog wagged its tail ____ its owner arrived.
- You will feel better ____ you take some rest.
- He whispered ____ no one could hear him.
- She did not attend the party ____ she was sick.
- I will lend you my book ____ you return it on time.
- We must wait here ____ they come back.
- He was happy ____ he won the game.
- The children played ____ their parents watched.
- She will visit us ____ she gets time.
- ____ the alarm rings, wake me up.
- He took his umbrella ____ it was going to rain.
- We went home ____ the party ended.
- They cannot leave ____ they finish their work.
- I enjoyed the movie ____ it had a good story.
- She will not go out ____ she finishes her homework.
- We had a picnic ____ the weather was good.
- ____ I entered the room, the phone rang.
- He stood up ____ the teacher called his name.
- We should hurry up ____ we don’t miss the train.
- He waited at the door ____ his friend arrived.
- I will remind you ____ you forget.
3. Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words, phrases, or clauses. Common correlative conjunctions: both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, whether…or
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- ____ my brother ____ my sister like to swim.
- You can have ____ tea ____ coffee.
- He is ____ intelligent ____ hardworking.
- ____ Sam ____ Tom were present at the meeting.
- I don’t know ____ he will come ____ not.
- She wants to travel to ____ France ____ Italy.
- The room was ____ clean ____ tidy.
- ____ my father ____ my mother attended the event.
- He is ____ strong ____ fast.
- We must decide ____ to go by train ____ by bus.
- He is ____ a great artist ____ a talented writer.
- You can choose ____ the blue shirt ____ the red one.
- ____ my friend ____ my cousin could solve the puzzle.
- She wants to buy ____ a dress ____ a handbag.
- He was ____ tired ____ sleepy after the long journey.
- I cannot decide ____ to watch a movie ____ to read a book.
- ____ the teacher ____ the students were happy with the results.
- We have to go out ____ it rains ____ not.
- ____ the cake ____ the cookies were delicious.
- She is ____ a good singer ____ a talented dancer.
- ____ I go to the park ____ stay home, I will be happy.
- They could ____ watch a movie ____ go for a walk.
- I like ____ chocolate ____ vanilla ice cream.
- He is ____ my neighbor ____ my best friend.
- The baby is ____ happy ____ playful.
- She couldn’t decide ____ to study science ____ arts.
- ____ my dad ____ my uncle came to the school meeting.
- You must complete ____ the assignment ____ the project.
- ____ he apologizes ____ he does not, I will forgive him.
- They are ____ excited ____ nervous about the competition.
- You can choose ____ to go to the beach ____ to visit the zoo.
- He is ____ my teacher ____ my mentor.
- I will be happy ____ it rains ____ it is sunny.
- ____ my cousin ____ my aunt could attend the party.
- She wore ____ a red dress ____ a blue hat.
- He is ____ lazy ____ careless.
- ____ she likes it ____ not, she has to go.
- We can go out ____ for dinner ____ for dessert.
- He is ____ intelligent ____ kind-hearted.
- They are ____ best friends ____ business partners.
- We should buy ____ apples ____ bananas.
- ____ I pass ____ fail, I will try my best.
- He speaks ____ English ____ French fluently.
- ____ my brother ____ my sister attended the ceremony.
- She is ____ an amazing cook ____ a great storyteller.
- I cannot decide ____ to study now ____ later.
- He will ____ come with us ____ stay at home.
- ____ John ____ Peter was able to solve the problem.
- She is ____ confident ____ determined.
- We should visit ____ the park ____ the museum.
Answer Key
Answer Key for Subordinating Conjunctions
1 | because | 2 | because | 3 | If | 4 | until | 5 | so that |
6 | when | 7 | even though | 8 | until | 9 | if | 10 | because |
11 | before | 12 | because | 13 | since | 14 | Although | 15 | unless |
16 | so that | 17 | because | 18 | until | 19 | When | 20 | if |
21 | because | 22 | until | 23 | so that | 24 | Since | 25 | after |
26 | because | 27 | as | 28 | because | 29 | when | 30 | if |
31 | so that | 32 | because | 33 | if | 34 | until | 35 | because |
36 | while | 37 | if | 38 | When | 39 | because | 40 | after |
41 | until | 42 | because | 43 | unless | 44 | since | 45 | As soon as |
46 | when | 47 | so that | 48 | until | 49 | in case | 50 | when |
Answer Keys For coordinating conjunctions
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
but | and | but | or | and |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
or | so | but | or | but |
11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
for | yet | but | and | while |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
but | although | or | so | and |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
so | so | so | so | or |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
yet | but | so | so | but |
31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
or | but | but | so | but |
36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
and | and | so | and | but |
41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
but | but | and | but | and |
46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
but | but | but | and | but |
Answer Keys For correlative conjunctions
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Both…and | either…or | not only…but also | Neither…nor | whether…or |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
either…or | both…and | Neither…nor | not only…but also | whether…or |
11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
not only…but also | either…or | Neither…nor | both…and | both…and |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
whether…or | Both…and | whether…or | Both…and | not only…but also |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Whether…or | either…or | both…and | not only…but also | both…and |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
whether…or | Neither…nor | both…and | Whether…or | both…and |
31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
either…or | not only…but also | whether…or | Neither…nor | both…and |
36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
both…and | Whether…or | either…or | not only…but also | both…and |
41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
either…or | Whether…or | both…and | Neither…nor | not only…but also |
46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
whether…or | either…or | Neither…nor | both…and | either…or |
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