Conjunctions and clauses – English Grammar Test for A2
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2 I didn’t go to school. I was sick. (because)
3 I like apples. I like oranges. (and)
4 She is very young. She is very clever. (but)
5 I was late. I missed the bus. (because)
6 We can watch a movie. We can read a book. (or)
7 He studied hard. He passed the exam. (so)
8 I’ll help you. You must ask me. (if)
9 He was nervous. He didn’t show it. (although)
10 It was raining. I stayed at home. (because)
11 I turned off the TV. I wanted to study. (so)
12 We will start the meeting. The manager arrives. (when)
13 I’ll wait here. You come back. (until)
14 She smiled. She was sad inside. (although)
15 I was very tired. I couldn’t sleep. (although)
16 I’ll lend you my book. You promise to return it. (if)
17 He plays the guitar. He sings very well. (and)
18 We didn’t go out. It was too cold. (because)
19 She was happy. She passed the exam. (because)
20 We can go to the park. We can stay at home. (or)
21 I want to buy a new phone. I don’t have enough money. (but)
22 He works a lot. He doesn’t earn much money. (although)
23 I’ll go shopping. I finish my homework. (after)
24 You can’t go out. You finish your homework. (unless)
25 She didn’t study hard. She failed the test. (so)
26 He was late. He still finished the test. (although)
27 I’ll call you. I arrive home. (when)
28 We will stay at home. It rains. (if)
29 They waited. The train arrived. (until)
30 He ran fast. He was late. (because)
Answer
1 He continued working although he was tired.
(Shows contrast between tiredness and action.)
2 I didn’t go to school because I was sick.
(Gives reason.)
3 I like apples and oranges.
(Adds two items.)
4 She is very young, but she is very clever.
(Shows contrast.)
5 I was late because I missed the bus.
(Reason for being late.)
6 We can watch a movie or read a book.
(Choice.)
7 He studied hard, so he passed the exam.
(Cause and result.)
8 I’ll help you if you ask me.
(Condition.)
9 He didn’t show it although he was nervous.
(Contrast.)
10 I stayed at home because it was raining.
(Reason.)
11 I turned off the TV so I could study.
(Result/purpose.)
12 We will start the meeting when the manager arrives.
(Time clause.)
13 I’ll wait here until you come back.
(Time clause.)
14 She smiled although she was sad inside.
(Contrast.)
15 I couldn’t sleep although I was very tired.
(Contrast.)
16 I’ll lend you my book if you promise to return it.
(Condition.)
17 He plays the guitar and sings very well.
(Adds two actions.)
18 We didn’t go out because it was too cold.
(Reason.)
19 She was happy because she passed the exam.
(Reason.)
20 We can go to the park or stay at home.
(Choice.)
21 I want to buy a new phone, but I don’t have enough money.
(Contrast.)
22 Although he works a lot, he doesn’t earn much money.
(Contrast.)
23 I’ll go shopping after I finish my homework.
(Sequence of actions.)
24 You can’t go out unless you finish your homework.
(Condition: negative.)
25 She didn’t study hard, so she failed the test.
(Cause and result.)
26 He still finished the test although he was late.
(Contrast.)
27 I’ll call you when I arrive home.
(Time clause.)
28 We will stay at home if it rains.
(Condition.)
29 They waited until the train arrived.
(Time clause.)
30 He ran fast because he was late.
(Reason.)