Day 11 worksheet – Conjunctions 

Worksheet: Conjunctions

I. Underline the joining/linking words in the following sentences. 

1. The children are playing but their parents want them to study now.

2. The lights should be switched on as it is getting dark.

3. Although we heard the news, we could not believe it.

4. Please tell me how this problem can be solved.

5. The manager called a meeting when there was a financial crisis.

6. The office has both a computer and a photocopier.

7. There is a canteen here but it does not sell vegetarian food.

8. You can either use the classroom or the seminar room for your presentation.

9. My brother is neither here nor at home.

II. Underline the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1.      They’ve got a terrible record over selling. Nonetheless/On the other hand, I still think the ruling party will win the election.

2.      Albret’s ‘Flocks of the Sky ‘ is a very disappointing painting. At any rate/In contrast, Smith’s ‘Beach Scenery’ really brings this exhibition to life.

3.      I would like to complain about the way I was treated in your store. For one thing/Besides, the assistant was rude…

4.      Our dining area is a place which we keep strictly for eating, as opposed to/whereas the sitting room, which is for sitting, talking and watching TV.

5.      We saw the Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal and the Gateway of India, what’s more/as well as Charminar.

6.      Japan’s economy depends to a large extent/at least on the tourist industry.

7.      The executives are here on business in addition/as opposed to pleasure.

8.      The weather is likely to be dry and warm. In the far north-west of Scotland, however/whereas, it will be wet and windy. Task- Video recording on news reading

 

EDUFOLKS TIPS Conjunctions ·         Remember to use only one linking word in a sentence. ·         Try using the synonyms of the linkers.  For instance- and, besides, additionally, moreover ·         Practise the new linkers before using them in sentences.

 Answers:

I.        

1.      but

2.      as

3.      Although

4.      How

5.      When

6.      Both

7.      But

8.      Or

9.      neither, nor

II.

1. nonetheless 

2. In contrast   

3. Besides    

4. as opposed to     

5. as well as   

6. to a large extent

7. in addition to    

8. however