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Exercise 1 - Grammar Practice Worksheets

and but so

Exercise 1:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.

1. The rain is very heavy, ___________ the game will probably not be played.

2. John works in a restaurant on weekends ___________ during the week.

3. Sherry has a great job, ___________ she is a very unhappy person.

4. The sun is shining brightly, ___________ the picnic was still cancelled.

5. Rita is an excellent violinist,___________ she will probably be chosen for the orchestra.

6. The security lines are very long at the airport, ___________ you should probably leave early for your flight.

7. I will not go to the game, ___________ I will watch it on TV.

8. Mary has six brothers ___________ eleven cousins.

9. I do not like pasta, ___________ I do like pizza.

10. Max loves San Francisco, ___________ he is thinking of moving there.

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Exercise 2 - Grammar Practice Worksheets

yet for nor or

Exercise 2:
Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.

1. Marsha doesn’t play jazz ___________ the blues. She prefers hip-hop and rap.

2. John doesn’t like chicken. ___________ does he like pork or burgers.

3. Sheila works hard, ___________ she doesn’t make a lot of money.

4. The sun is very strong, ___________ Jacob still won’t wear any sunscreen.

5. I love you more than anything in the world, ___________ you are sweet and kind.

6. Would you like coffee ___________ tea? I would prefer a cup of coffee.

7. Henry does not come from Mexico. ___________ is from Belize. He is from Honduras.

8. I will go to Montreal ___________ Quebec for the weekend. I’m not sure.

9. James is very tired, ___________ he will still come with us to the movies.

10. Wanda is very happy, ___________ she has finally earned her degree.

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Exercise 3 - Grammar Practice Worksheets

in order that as long as whenever

because where than that
while before unless

Exercise 3:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.

1. I will never go to that restaurant again _____________________ I live.

2. _____________________ Jose needs help, he calls his two brothers.

3. _____________________ Sheldon works for the post office, he never works Sundays.

4. I would rather read a book _____________________ watch a stupid television program.

5. _____________________ Roger goes to Miami, he will buy a new bathing suit.

6. _____________________ travelers have time to pass through security, it is recommended that they
arrive two hours before their flight.

7. I will not go out with you _____________________ you promise not to smoke

8. _____________________ Maria is an avid jogger, her sister Julia prefers just to sit on the couch.

9. I do not believe _____________________ Hector’s father is a doctor.

10. Maryam loves the city _____________________ she now lives.

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Exercise 4 - Grammar Practice Worksheets

as if if only though till

so that since whereas as
wherever now that

Exercise 4:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.

1. Bill will not pay $500 for a suit _____________________ he can certainly afford it.

2. _____________________ Juan is a very hard worker, his brother Luis is very lazy.

3. _____________________ Samantha moved to Boston, she has been very happy.

4. I have prepared a summary chart _____________________ you can understand conjunctions better.

5. _____________________ he was driving to work yesterday, Jason got a ticket for speeding.

6. _____________________ you had called me, I could have helped you.

7. _____________________ Henry has a job, he can pay his share of the rent.

8. David walks around _____________________ he is the president of the company.

9. I will stay with you _____________________ hell freezes over.

10. My new puppy follows me _____________________ I go.

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Exercise 5 - Grammar Practice Worksheets

rather than unless before

once while even if because
until if even though

Exercise 5:
Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Use each word only once.

1. I would not see that movie _____________________ you gave me $100.

2. _____________________ it is raining so hard, the game was cancelled.

3. _____________________ Sam was driving to school yesterday, he saw an accident.

4. I will love you _____________________ the end of time.

5. _____________________ he is the manager’s son, he might still be fired because his work is so bad.

6. _____________________ you need help, just call me.

7. _____________________ Hank gets settled in, we will visit him.

8. I would like to drive _____________________ take the bus.

9. I cannot go to that expensive restaurant _____________________ you pay.

10. Leslie always drinks a cup of hot chocolate to relax her _____________________ she goes to sleep.

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