Conjunctions and clauses – English Grammar Test for A2
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a) so
b) because
c) but
2 She is smart … she works very hard.
a) and
b) although
c) if
3 I wanted to go out, … I didn’t have any money.
a) or
b) but
c) and
4 We can go to the park … we can watch a movie.
a) so
b) or
c) because
5 He was tired … he continued working.
a) although
b) because
c) so
6 I’ll call you … I arrive home.
a) before
b) after
c) when
7 I didn’t go to school … I was sick.
a) because
b) but
c) although
8 She likes coffee, … she doesn’t like tea.
a) and
b) but
c) because
9 … he was late, he still finished the test.
a) Because
b) Although
c) So
10 I’ll stay here … you need me.
a) if
b) and
c) because
11 He was happy … he passed the exam.
a) so
b) because
c) although
12 You can come with us … stay at home.
a) or
b) and
c) so
13 We didn’t go out … it was too cold.
a) but
b) because
c) although
14 I will help you … you ask me.
a) because
b) if
c) but
15 I want to buy a new phone … I don’t have enough money.
a) so
b) but
c) and
16 I turned off the TV … I could study.
a) so
b) because
c) but
17 He is young, … he is very clever.
a) and
b) so
c) but
18 We arrived late … the bus was slow.
a) although
b) because
c) so
19 I’ll go shopping … I finish my homework.
a) before
b) when
c) after
20 I didn’t buy the shoes … they were too expensive.
a) but
b) because
c) or
21 She studied hard, … she passed the exam.
a) so
b) but
c) because
22 … he works a lot, he doesn’t earn much money.
a) Because
b) Although
c) So
23 I like apples … oranges.
a) and
b) or
c) but
24 I was late … I missed the bus.
a) because
b) so
c) although
25 I’ll lend you the book … you promise to return it.
a) if
b) but
c) although
26 We will start the meeting … the manager arrives.
a) if
b) when
c) although
27 He was nervous … he didn’t show it.
a) because
b) but
c) so
28 I’ll wait here … you come back.
a) and
b) until
c) or
29 I couldn’t sleep … I was very tired.
a) although
b) because
c) so
30 He speaks French … Spanish very well.
a) or
b) and
c) but
Answer
1 b) because – Explains the reason.
2 a) and – Adds two ideas.
3 b) but – Shows contrast.
4 b) or – Offers a choice.
5 a) although – Contrast between being tired and continuing.
6 c) when – Time clause.
7 a) because – Gives reason.
8 b) but – Contrast: likes coffee, not tea.
9 b) although – Contrast with being late.
10 a) if – Condition.
11 b) because – Reason for happiness.
12 a) or – Alternative choice.
13 b) because – Reason: too cold.
14 b) if – Condition.
15 b) but – Contrast between desire and money.
16 a) so – Purpose/result.
17 c) but – Contrast: young vs. clever.
18 b) because – Explains lateness.
19 c) after – Sequence of actions.
20 b) because – Reason: too expensive.
21 a) so – Result: she passed.
22 b) Although – Contrast: works a lot vs. low income.
23 a) and – Adds two items.
24 a) because – Reason: missed bus.
25 a) if – Condition.
26 b) when – Time clause.
27 b) but – Contrast: nervous vs. not showing.
28 b) until – Time clause (wait until).
29 a) although – Contrast: tired but couldn’t sleep.
30 b) and – Adds two languages.