Conjunctions and clauses – English Grammar Test for A2
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2 She is tired ___ she can’t sleep.
3 We can go to the park ___ we can stay at home.
4 He likes coffee ___ he doesn’t like tea.
5 I didn’t go to school ___ I was sick.
6 We arrived late ___ the bus was slow.
7 I’ll call you ___ I arrive home.
8 You can come with us ___ you can wait here.
9 He worked hard ___ he passed the exam.
10 I turned off the TV ___ I could study.
11 She is young ___ she is very clever.
12 I want to buy the shoes ___ they are too expensive.
13 We will start the meeting ___ the manager arrives.
14 I’ll help you ___ you ask me.
15 I couldn’t sleep ___ I was very tired.
16 He was nervous ___ he didn’t show it.
17 I’ll wait here ___ you come back.
18 He plays the guitar ___ he sings very well.
19 We stayed at home ___ it was too cold outside.
20 She was happy ___ she passed the exam.
21 I will lend you my bike ___ you promise to return it.
22 I’ll go shopping ___ I finish my homework.
23 I will stay here ___ you need me.
24 He didn’t study hard, ___ he failed the exam.
25 We can watch a movie ___ we can read a book.
26 She smiled ___ she was sad inside.
27 He ran fast ___ he was late.
28 We won’t go out ___ it rains.
29 They waited ___ the train arrived.
30 You can’t go out ___ you finish your homework.
Answer
1 because – Reason.
2 but – Contrast: tired vs. can’t sleep.
3 or – Choice.
4 but – Contrast.
5 because – Reason.
6 because – Reason for being late.
7 when – Time clause.
8 or – Choice.
9 so – Result.
10 so – Purpose/result.
11 but – Contrast: young vs. clever.
12 but – Contrast: want vs. expensive.
13 when – Time clause.
14 if – Condition.
15 although – Contrast: tired but couldn’t sleep.
16 but – Contrast.
17 until – Time clause.
18 and – Adds two actions.
19 because – Reason.
20 because – Reason for happiness.
21 if – Condition.
22 after – Sequence of actions.
23 if – Condition.
24 so – Result.
25 or – Choice.
26 although – Contrast: smiled but sad.
27 because – Reason.
28 if – Condition.
29 until – Time clause.
30 unless – Condition (negative: can’t go out unless…).