Conjunctions and clauses – English Grammar Test for A2
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A: Why didn’t you come yesterday?
B: I stayed at home ___ I was sick.
2
A: Do you want tea ___ coffee?
B: Coffee, please.
3
A: She is young, ___ she is very talented.
B: Yes, I agree.
4
A: Let’s go to the park ___ watch a movie at home.
B: I prefer the park.
5
A: He didn’t study, ___ he failed the exam.
B: That’s true.
6
A: Will you help me with my homework?
B: Of course, ___ you ask nicely.
7
A: I’ll call you ___ I get home.
B: Okay, I’ll wait.
8
A: I want to buy that jacket, ___ I don’t have enough money.
B: Maybe next time.
9
A: He plays the piano ___ sings very well.
B: Wow, that’s amazing.
10
A: Why did she smile ___ she was sad?
B: Maybe to hide her feelings.
11
A: Don’t go out ___ you finish your homework.
B: Okay, I’ll do it first.
12
A: We arrived late ___ the bus was slow.
B: Yes, it took a long time.
13
A: You can have an apple ___ a banana.
B: I’ll take a banana.
14
A: I couldn’t sleep ___ I was very tired.
B: Oh, that happens sometimes.
15
A: Let’s wait here ___ the teacher comes.
B: Good idea.
16
A: Why do you look happy?
B: ___ I passed the exam!
17
A: She likes reading ___ she doesn’t like writing.
B: Interesting!
18
A: I’ll give you this pen ___ you promise to take care of it.
B: I promise.
19
A: I stayed at home ___ it was raining heavily.
B: That was a good idea.
20
A: He was late, ___ he still finished the test.
B: That’s surprising.
21
A: Shall we go now ___ wait for John?
B: Let’s wait for him.
22
A: She works a lot, ___ she doesn’t earn much money.
B: That’s unfair.
23
A: Don’t forget to call me ___ you arrive.
B: Sure, I will.
24
A: I like apples ___ oranges.
B: Me too!
25
A: He turned off the TV ___ he could study.
B: That was smart.
26
A: She was nervous, ___ she didn’t show it.
B: She’s good at hiding it.
27
A: We will start the meeting ___ the manager arrives.
B: Okay, I’ll get ready.
28
A: I’ll stay here ___ you need me.
B: Thanks a lot.
29
A: I want to buy a car, ___ I don’t have enough money.
B: Keep saving!
30
A: They waited ___ the train arrived.
B: That must have taken a while.
Answer
1 because – Reason.
2 or – Choice.
3 but – Contrast.
4 or – Choice.
5 so – Result.
6 if – Condition.
7 when – Time clause.
8 but – Contrast.
9 and – Addition.
10 although – Contrast.
11 until/unless – Both possible, but until fits better: Don’t go out until you finish.
12 because – Reason.
13 or – Choice.
14 although – Contrast.
15 until – Time clause.
16 because – Reason.
17 but – Contrast.
18 if – Condition.
19 because – Reason.
20 although – Contrast.
21 or – Choice.
22 although – Contrast.
23 when – Time clause.
24 and – Addition.
25 so – Purpose/result.
26 but – Contrast.
27 when – Time clause.
28 if – Condition.
29 but – Contrast.
30 until – Time clause.