SMA KRISTEN PENABUR

JL. DR. CIPTOMANGUNKUSUMO 24

CIREBON
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AN ENGLISH EXERCISE
ON CONJUNCTION
Name / Class :

Combine the following sentences with the paired conjunctions in brackets.

1. We need money to go on holiday. We need time to go on holiday. (not only – but also)
 We need not only money but also time to go on holiday.

2. Coal is an irreplaceable natural resource. Oil is an irreplaceable natural resource.. (both

…. and)
 Both coal and oil are irreplaceable natural resource
3. The library doesn’t have the book I need. The bookstore doesn’t have the book I need.
(neither … nor)
 Neiter the library nor the bookstore doesn’t have the book I need.
4. We can fix dinner for them at home. We can take them to a restaurant. (either … or)
 We can either fix dinner for them at home or take them to a restaurant

5. George didn’t come to the school reunion because of illness. Anita didn’t come to the
school reunion because of illness. (neither ….. nor)
 Neither geore nor anita didn’t come to the school reunion because of illness.
6. Ricky is a naughty child. Edo is a naughty child. (both … and)

 Both ricky and edo are naughty child

I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets.

1. In spite of being very tired, Marta couldn’t sleep well last night.
a.(although)
 Although Marta was very tired, She couldn’t sleep well last night
b.(in spite of + that)
 Marta was very tired, in spite of that, she couldn’t sleep well last night
c. (in spite of +the fact that)
 In spite of the fact that Marta was very tired, she couldn’t sleep well last night
2. Peter has all the necessary qualifications, but he didn’t get the job.

a. (although)
 Although peter has all the necessary qualifications, he didn’t get the job

b. (despite + V-ing)
 Despite having all the necessary qualifications, Peter didn’t get the job
c. (despite + that)
 Peter has all the necessary qualifications, despite that, he didn’t get the job
d. (despite + noun phrase)
 Despite all his necessary qualifications, Peter didn’t get the job

3. In spite of living far from the centre, Mr. James never comes late to his office.
(although).
 Although Mr James lives far from the centre, He never comes late to his office
4. Despite his frequent absences, Mahendra managed to pass the final exam. (although)
 Although he was frequently absent, Mahendra managed to pass the final exam
5. Despite his mother’s serious illness, Hudson attended his girl friend’s birthday party..
a, (although)
 Although his mother was seriously ill, Hudson attended his girl friend’s birthday party.
II. Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C, D or E.

1. The secretary left for the office early ______________ she could finish her job in time.
A. in order that B. because C. whereas D. in order to E. unless

2. Mariza didn’t prepare herself seriously for the test. _____________, she made a lot of
mistakes in it.
A. Consequently B. Yet C, Although D. In order to E. Because

3. I cannot play any musical instruments. _____________ I enjoy music very much.
A. Although B. hence C. Meanwhile D. Consequently E. However

4. The state university is quite famous for its quality. _____________ you prepare yourself
very carefully, you will never pass the entrance test.
A. If B. Unless C. Whereas D. Otherwise E. Though

5. You must go to the traditional market early. ______________, you won’t get fresh
vegetables.
A. Otherwise B. Now that C. Unless D. While E. But

6. The naughty student apologized to the teacher. _____________, the teacher allowed him
to follow the lesson.
A. whereas B. when C. Accordingly D. In case E. because

7. The river water is highly contaminated with chemical waste. _____________, many
people still wash their clothes with it.
A. As long as B. Provided that C. Yet D. hence E. Besides

8. Just stay here and have some coffee. It’s only 4 o’clock now, ____________, it is still
raining heavily.
A. yet B. moreover C. but D. as long as E. unless

9. You may borrow my English notebook ____________ you promise to return it

tomorrow.
A. otherwise B. unless C. provided that D. in case E. as a result

10. In spite of her serious illness, Rukiyah refuses to be taken to hospital.

In other words we can say the following, EXCEPT …..
A. Although Rukiyah is seriously ill, she refuses to be taken to hospital.
B. Rukiyah refuses to be taken to hospital, despite that, she is seriously ill.
C. Despite being seriously ill, Rukiyah refuses to be taken to hospital.
D. In spite of the fact that Rukiyah is seriously ill, she refuses to be taken to hospital.
E. Rukiyah is seriously ill, in spite of that, she refuses to be taken to hospital

11. ________ it started to rain, the boys continued the football game __________ they
needed another goal to determine the winner.
A. While / in order that C. despite / because E. Even though / because
B. Although / so that D. Since / as a result

12. _______________ you like him personally, you have to agree that he has done a lot for
the company.
A. If only B. Whether or not C. Unless D. Otherwise E. Even if

13. They cut the tree that grows in front of the house ________ more sun
light can come in.
A. Whereas B. Although C. But D. However E. so
that

14. The young woman wants to travel around the world _________ she
had a lot of money.
A. hence B. as if C. in addition D. because of E.
though
15. Many of my friends think that I am free on Saturdays. _____________, I often have a
lot of work to do on Saturdays.
A. Accordingly B. On the contrary C. As a result D. Though E. Hence

16. You may write the report if you want _____________ it’s ready by the end of the month.
A. in case B. when C. as long as D. therefore E. meanwhile

17. Burgers are quite tasty, _______ they are not good for our health.
A. and B. or C. while D, but E. although

18. __________ he was the best candidate, he didn’t win the election.
A. In spite of that B. Because C. Although D. Nevertheless E. Moreover

19. ___________ she left for work, she made sure that she had watered her flowers and fed
her pet dog.
A. Until B. While C. After D. As soon as E Before

20.The village was flooded _____________ it had been raining for several days .
A. because B. so C. because of D. no matter how E. in case

21. Sorry, I refuse to pay anything ____________ you do the work properly.
A. so that B. moreover C. until D. otherwise E. If

22. ______________ I was walking barefoot, I stepped on a bee. .

A. Before B. While C. After D. When E. As soon as

23. I come here ________________ have a talk with you about our plan for the trip.
A. In order that B. as C. because of D. consequently E. in order to

24. Karen didn’t get much sleep last night ____________ she is very tired at work today.
A. because B. therefore C. since D. in order that E. whereas

25. You must pay for the damage. ______________, you were the only one who caused the
accident.
A. After all B. Therefore C. nevertheless D. meanwhile E. So that

26. ____________ his parents had wanted him to be a government secretary when he
graduated from college, he ended up to be the most wanted terrorist of the country.
A. When B. Until C. While D. Since E. Unless

27. ______________ a new policy related to the establishment of business was released,
entrepreneurs had found it difficult to get a license for the new businesses.
A. When B. Although C. Until D. Since E. While

28. If his father were not the president of the company, he would not be working here
because __________
A. he wants to have his own business D. he is not that bright
B. he refused his father’s request E. he has worked hard for it
C. He is worth getting the job

29. My friend got the job as a manager not because of his uncle’s position in the company,
__________
A. but also because he is very well qualified for the job
B. but also because of his very well qualified for the job
C. also because he is very well qualified for the job
D. but because he is very well qualified for the job
E. but because of his good qualification

30. There was a road construction near our office, therefore ______
A. it was very quiet in that place C. Cars were directed to that road
B. many people were passing the road D. people preferred taking that road
 E. we had to take a different route to work

Good luck !

III. Combine the following pairs of sentences using the paired conjunctions in bracket.

7. Brenda didn’t come to Peter’s birthday party because of the rain. Linda didn’t come to
Peter’s birthday party because of the rain. (neither … nor)

8. We can fix dinner at home. We can take you to a restaurant. (either … or)

9. George doesn’t have a refrigerator for his new apartment. He doesn’t have a stove for
his new apartment. (neither ….. nor)

10. Chemistry is a difficult subject. Physics is a difficult subject. (both …. And)

11. You may stay at home. You may go with me to the party. (either …. Or)

12. You need a lot of practice to master English. You need patience to master English. (not
only …. but also)

13. Desy Ratnasari is a beautiful artist. She is an intelligent artist. (not only .. but also)

14. We need time to go on vacation. We need money to go on vacation.

15. Ricko is a naughty child. Ricky is a naughty child. (both ….and)