Conjun (1)

( Conjunctions )

3
1. Coordinating Conjunctions
2. Subordinating Conjunctions
3. Correlative Conjunctions

1. Coordinating Conjunctions

and
but
nor

as well as
for
or

Coordinate Conjunctions

yet

1.1

colleges and universities quickly and beautifully
pretty and intelligent fish and chips.
1.2

Going to a dance or to a movie.
1.3

Her parents decided to postpone
their trip to Los Angeles, for the weather was
threatening.

2. Subordinating Conjunctions
(Subordinate
(Independent Clause)

Clause)
after
although
as
as if
whereas

because
before if
since
unless
whether

even though
in order
that
until
while

even if
that
though
when
as soon as

He works as if he were a machine.
Since the road was slippery, John decided to stop
at that motel.
He won’t pass the exam unless he studies harder.

3. Correlative Conjunctions

Coordinating
Conjunctions

both…..and
not only…..but also
as…..as

neither…..nor
either…..or
so…..as

That novel is both good and cheap.
Sue is not only a good dancer but also an
accomplished singer.
Neither you nor I understand this notice.

Conjunctive Adverbs
Coordinating Conjunctions Conjunctive Adverbs
;
,
,
accordingly
also
besides
consequently
so
yet

for example
for instance
however
in addition
still

in fact
instead
meanwhile
moreover
then

nevertheless
or else
otherwise
therefore
thus

That handbag is just what I am looking for; however, I
don’t have enough money.
There are many earthquakes in Japan, so they don’t
build tall buildings.

1.

(
Addition )

actually
again
and
also
then

besides
certainly
indeed
moreover
furthermore

likewise
similarly
on top of that
above all
in fact

He is not only tired but also hungry.

as a matter of fact
in addition (to)
not only…..but also
both…..and
neither…..nor

2.

( Alteration )
or
alternatively

either…..or
on the other hand

My daughter writes letters or sends e-mail to me
every week.
That boy can either stay here or leave now.

3.

( Reason/Cause and Result )
- as long as
because
since
owing to
then
thus
- as a result
hence
accordingly
for this reason
therefore
consequently
because of this
I will lend you my textbook as long as you keep it

clean.
Tom was sick; consequently, he didn’t come to your
birthday party.

4.
as…..as
likewise
correspondingly
in a like manner

( Comparison )
as if
similarly
just as
in the same way

as though
equally
just the same as
in the same manner

As my income increases, my expenditure correspondingly
increases.

5.

( Conclusion and Summary )

finally
in short
in conclusion
in summary

after all
in brief
to conclude
to summarize

all in all
briefly
on the whole
to sum up

In short, John is broke.
On the whole, Mr. Bush is a good administrator.

6.

if
unless
when
while

( Condition )

as long as
suppose
supposing
supposing that

only if
on the condition that
provided that
assuming that

When I go to the post office, I always buy new
stamps.
I’ll accept his invitation provided that you go with
me.

7.
Contrast/Opposition and Concession )
however
still
but
instead
rather
after all
by contrast

nevertheless although
nonetheless though
alternatively while
conversely
whereas
otherwise
yet
for all that
even so
at the same time

(
in contrast
of course
on the other hand
on the contrary
in spite of that
in spite of the fact that

You should do the homework; otherwise you’ll be punished.
Anne is careful whereas Kathy makes a lot of mistakes.

8.
especially
including
particularly

( Exemplification )
for example
such as
chiefly

for instance
as follows
mainly

People use personal computers for many things, for
example, shopping, visiting the library or working.
First of all the ingredients such as flour, sugar, fat and
water, are put into a mixing machine.

9.

also
really

( Emphasis )

indeed
actually

certainly
particularly

in fact
in particular

Our friends also enjoy popular music.
In fact, he didn’t come to English class.

10.
of all

( Sequence )
- first
in the first place
in the beginning
- second
then
after that

firstly
to begin with
to start with
secondly
subsequently
furthermore

first
initially
originally
next
after
meanwhile

- in the meantime

as soon as

meanwhile
shortly after that simultaneously
- eventually finally
in the end
lastly
at last
to conclude
in conclusion
In the beginning, everything seemed to be difficult for
me.
After the conference, we mentioned that matter to him

again.
As soon as John arrived, it rained.

11.
Restatement/Clarification )
or
specifically

briefly
in other words

(
in the end
that is the way

The doctor advised my friend specifically not to eat
spicy food.

1. You can come to the meeting ______ you don't say
anything.
a. so that
b. for
c. as long as
d. until
e. as if

2. I'm not leaving ______ I get an apology from you.
a. so that
b. as long as
c. yet
d. until
e. but

3. I came her ______ you could give me an explanation.
a. that
b. after
c. as long as
d. as
e. as if

4. Bob is very tall ______ Bill is very short.
a. so that
b. because
c. as long as
d. until
e. though

5. You look ______ you've seen a ghost.
a. so that
b. since
c. as long as
d. until
e. as soon as

6. I refuse to pay anything ______ you do the work
properly.
a. so
b. as long as
c. then
d. until
e. also

7. I'm going shopping for food this evening ______
I don't have to go at the weekend.
a. so that
b. still
c. as long as
d. yet
e. as if

8. You look ______ you haven't eaten for a week.
a. again
b. as long as
c. beside
d. until
e. then

9. I came early ______ I could talk to you privately.
a. so that
b. yet
c. as long as
d. because
e. or

10. ______ I don't think she's perfect for the job, she's
certainly better qualified than Steve.
a. as
b. then
c. as long as
d. until
e. as if

11. I don't mind if you go out for lunch ______ you're
back for the meeting at two.
a. if
b. as long as
c. still
d. until
e. although

12. Are you OK? You look ______ you have a problem.
a. so that
b. as
c. however
d. but
e. as if

13. ______ the job is very interesting, it's also very
badly paid.
a. even so
b. after all

c. as long as
d. until
e. as if

14. We'll go to the mountains on Saturday ______ it
doesn't rain.
a. so that
b. as long as
c. nonetheless
d. instead

e. whereas

15. The winters here are very cold ______ the summers
are very hot.
a. finally
b. after all

c. as long as
d. until
e. unless

16. You can write the report when you want ______ it's
ready by the end of the month.
a. as though
b. as long as

c. likewise
d. because
e. as if

17. It looks ______ the government has got a lot of
problems.
a. so that
b. besides

c. actually
d. again
e. as if

18. I want Mary to be in charge ______ I get back from
holiday.
a. then
b. as long as

c. above all
d. until
e. and

19. ______ I don't approve of what you did, I'm not
going to punish you for it.
a. finally
b. just as

c. as long as
d. likewise
e. briefly

20. I'm learning English ______ I can get a better job.
a. so that
b. if
c. as long as
d. until
e. as if

21. Her car is being repaired at the garage, _______
she has to go to work _______ taxi.
a. so … by
b. for … in

c. neither … with
d. after … in
e. as …by

22. He did not study for his examination, ______ he
passed it with good grades.
a. however
b. nor

c. as if
d. for
e. yet

23. ______ the time I finished one report, my boss had
given me three more.
a. With
b. At

c. After
d. On
e. By

24. Nor only was he good at English _______ at
mathematics.
a. so
b. as

c. but also
d. for
e. and also

25. _______She is ready , we can go.
a. If
b. While
c. Unless
d. As if
e. When

26. Tom asked what he knew about the story ______
the pictures.
a. but
b. and

c. for
d. too
e. as

27. He is learning English ______ he can get a better
and more interesting job.
a. so
b. so that

c. although
d. when
e. since

28. ______ you think of all the people who could have
got the job, it seems ridiculous that he was chosen.
a. So
b. If

c. Although
d. When
e. Finally

29. I'm going to buy a new Beetle, ______ I do think
they are over-priced.
a. so
b. so that

c. although
d. when
e. since

30. ______ you're next in Chicago, give me a call.
a. So
b. While
c. Unless
d. When
e. Since

Fill in the blanks with these words: although, and,
because, but, or, since, so, unless, until, when.
31. Things were different _____ I was young.
32. I do it _____ I like it.
33. Let us wait here _____ the rain stops.
34. You cannot be a lawyer _____ you have a law
degree.
35. That was years _____ years ago.

next

answer

36. She has not called _____ she left last week.
37. I saw him leaving an hour _____ two ago.
38. This is an expensive _____ very useful book.
39. We were getting tired _____ we stopped for
a rest.
40. He was angry _____ he heard when happened.

next

answer

41. Walk quickly _____ you will be late.
42. He had to retire _____ of ill health.
43. We will go swimming next Sunday _____ it's
raining.
44. I heard a noise _____ I turned the light on.
45. Would you like a coffee _____ tea?

next

answer

46. Do you know _____ she will arrive?
47. _____ the car is old it still runs well.
48. Do you want a pen _____ a bit of paper?
49. I would like to go _____ I am too busy.
50. She will die _____ the doctors operate
immediately.

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answer

31. Things were different __when__ I was young.
32. I do it __because__ I like it.
33. Let us wait here __until__ the rain stops.
34. You cannot be a lawyer __unless__ you have a
law degree.
35. That was years __and__ years ago.

next

question

36. She has not called __since__ she left last week.
37. I saw him leaving an hour __or__ two ago.
38. This is an expensive __but__ very useful book.
39. We were getting tired __so__ we stopped for
a rest.
40. He was angry __when__ he heard when
happened.

next

question

41. Walk quickly __or__ you will be late.
42. He had to retire __because__ of ill health.
43. We will go swimming next Sunday __unless__
it's raining
44. I heard a noise __so__ I turned the light on.
45. Would you like a coffee __or__ tea?

next

question

46. Do you know __when__ she will arrive?
47. __Although__ the car is old it still runs well.
48. Do you want a pen __and__ a bit of paper?
49. I would like to go __but__ I am too busy.
50. She will die __unless__ the doctors operate
immediately.

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