Conjunctions and clauses – English Grammar Test for A2
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Part 1 – Multiple Choice (1–15)
Choose the correct answer.
1 I stayed at home ___ it was raining.
a) but
b) because
c) or
2 He is young, ___ he is very clever.
a) but
b) and
c) so
3 We stayed at home ___ watched a movie.
a) or
b) and
c) because
4 I’ll call you ___ I arrive home.
a) if
b) when
c) unless
5 She studied hard, ___ she passed the exam.
a) so
b) although
c) but
6 Do you want tea ___ coffee?
a) and
b) or
c) but
7 I couldn’t sleep ___ I was very tired.
a) because
b) although
c) so
8 He bought the book ___ he needed it for school.
a) so
b) because
c) but
9 He plays football ___ basketball very well.
a) but
b) or
c) and
10 She smiled ___ she was nervous.
a) because
b) although
c) so
11 I’ll give you the key ___ you promise to be careful.
a) if
b) when
c) but
12 Don’t go out ___ you finish your homework.
a) until
b) if
c) because
13 I was late ___ I missed the bus.
a) because
b) but
c) or
14 They waited ___ the train arrived.
a) so
b) until
c) if
15 He works a lot, ___ he doesn’t earn much money.
a) although
b) because
c) so
Part 2 – Gap-fill (16–25)
16 We couldn’t play outside ___ it was snowing.
17 She is friendly ___ sometimes she is shy.
18 We can go shopping ___ watch a movie.
19 He turned off the TV ___ he could study.
20 She wanted to stay longer, ___ she had to go home.
21 He was nervous, ___ he didn’t show it.
22 I’ll wait here ___ you come back.
23 I’ll call you ___ I arrive home.
24 I want to buy the shoes, ___ they are expensive.
25 He was tired, ___ he continued working.
Part 3 – Sentence Transformation (26–35)
Rewrite the sentences using the given conjunction.
26 He was late. He finished the test. (although)
27 She didn’t study. She failed the exam. (so)
28 I’ll help you. You must ask me. (if)
29 He plays football. He plays basketball. (and)
30 We can go to the park. We can stay at home. (or)
31 I want to buy a new phone. I don’t have money. (but)
32 She was happy. She passed the exam. (because)
33 Don’t go out. Finish your homework. (until)
34 He didn’t eat lunch. He wasn’t hungry. (because)
35 He smiled. He was sad inside. (although)
Part 4 – Error Correction (36–45)
Each sentence has a wrong conjunction. Correct it.
36 I stayed at home so it was raining.
37 She is tired and she can’t sleep.
38 He studied hard, but he passed the exam.
39 I’ll call you or I arrive home.
40 They waited so the train arrived.
41 We didn’t go out but it was too cold.
42 I’ll lend you my book because you promise to return it.
43 She was happy so she passed the exam.
44 We can go to the park so we can stay at home.
45 He continued working because he was tired.
Part 5 – Dialogue Completion (46–50)
46
A: Why didn’t you come yesterday?
B: I stayed at home ___ I was sick.
47
A: Do you want to walk ___ take the bus?
B: Let’s walk.
48
A: She smiled ___ she was nervous.
B: Maybe she wanted to hide it.
49
A: Shall we go now ___ wait for John?
B: Let’s wait for him.
50
A: Don’t forget to call me ___ you arrive.
B: Sure, I will.
Part 6 – Reading Comprehension (51–60)
Last Sunday, Peter had a busy day, because he had many things to do. In the morning, he cleaned his room and helped his mother in the kitchen. He wanted to play football, but it started to rain. In the afternoon, he visited his uncle. They talked happily and drank tea together. Peter wanted to stay longer, but he had homework to finish. He started doing his homework when he arrived home. It was a long day, although Peter felt happy because he had done many useful things.
Answer the questions:
51 Why was Peter busy?
52 What did he do in the morning? (2 things)
53 Did Peter play football? Why not?
54 Who did he visit in the afternoon?
55 What did they do together?
56 Why did Peter go home early?
57 When did he start his homework?
58 How did he feel at the end of the day?
59 Which conjunction shows contrast in the passage?
60 Which conjunction shows reason in the passage?
Answer
1 b) because – Reason.
2 a) but – Contrast.
3 b) and – Addition.
4 b) when – Time clause.
5 a) so – Result.
6 b) or – Choice.
7 b) although – Contrast.
8 b) because – Reason.
9 c) and – Addition.
10 b) although – Contrast.
11 a) if – Condition.
12 a) until – Time clause.
13 a) because – Reason.
14 b) until – Time clause.
15 a) although – Contrast.
16 because – Reason.
17 but – Contrast.
18 or – Choice.
19 so – Result/purpose.
20 but – Contrast.
21 but – Contrast.
22 until – Time clause.
23 when – Time clause.
24 but – Contrast.
25 although – Contrast.
26 He finished the test although he was late.
27 She didn’t study, so she failed.
28 I’ll help you if you ask me.
29 He plays football and basketball.
30 We can go to the park or stay at home.
31 I want to buy a new phone, but I don’t have money.
32 She was happy because she passed the exam.
33 Don’t go out until you finish your homework.
34 He didn’t eat lunch because he wasn’t hungry.
35 He smiled although he was sad inside.
36 Error: so → Correct: because.
37 Error: and → Correct: but.
38 Error: but → Correct: so.
39 Error: or → Correct: when.
40 Error: so → Correct: until.
41 Error: but → Correct: because.
42 Error: because → Correct: if.
43 Error: so → Correct: because.
44 Error: so → Correct: or.
45 Error: because → Correct: although.
46 because – Reason.
47 or – Choice.
48 although – Contrast.
49 or – Choice.
50 when – Time clause.
51 Because he had many things to do. (Reason)
52 He cleaned his room and helped his mother. (Addition)
53 No, because it started to rain. (Reason)
54 His uncle. (Detail)
55 They talked and drank tea. (Addition)
56 Because he had homework to finish. (Reason)
57 When he arrived home. (Time clause)
58 He felt happy. (Emotion)
59 Although / but – Both show contrast.
60 Because – Shows reason.