These conjunction exercises focus on using coordinating, subordinating and correlative conjunctions like and, but, or, so, because, although, when, if, while, and since in sentences.
1. Exercise 1: Coordinating conjunctions in sentences
Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.
1. I like tea, ______ I don't like coffee.
2. You can have pizza ______ pasta for lunch.
3. He is tired, ______ he is going to bed early.
4. I like apples ______ bananas.
5. She wanted to go out, ______ it was raining.
6. He studied all night, ______ he passed the exam.
7. We bought bread ______ cheese for the picnic.
8. Do you want to walk ______ take the bus?
9. He wanted to play soccer, ______ his leg was hurt.
10. I read a book, ______ then I went to bed.
2. Exercise 2: Correlative conjunctions (either ...or - neither ... nor)
Fill in the blanks with 'either ... or' or 'neither ... nor'.
1. you leave now I will call the security.
2. you open the door I will break it.
3. dogs cats fly.
4. You have two options. You may talk to the secretary send your request by email.
5. you stop drinking I will break up with you.
6. God is always present. He is silent absent.
7. I don’t need this laptop anymore. You can sell it give it to somebody else.
8. I’m not a religious person. I pray at home go to church.
9. I like cats dogs. I don’t like pets at all.
10. My son spends too much time on the screen. He watches cartoons plays video games when he is at home.
3. Exercise 3: Sentence rewriting
Rewrite each sentence using the given words.
1. I brought my gun because I might need it.
in case
2. The flight got cancelled because the weather was bad.
because of
3. He took a break because he was tired.
so
4. I want to buy a car, so I have started to save money.
because
5. Donald Trump increased tariffs on foreign goods because he wanted Americans to buy more products from domestic companies.
so that
6. He did not go because he was sick.
so
7. Remind me tomorrow because I might forget it.
in case
8. They broke up because he had a bad habit of gambling.
because of
9. I left the meeting early because I wanted to catch my flight.
so
10. Bring your jacket because it might get cold.
in case
4. Exercise 4: Cause and addition
Which conjunction best completes each sentence?
1. We had an argument again yesterday, _____ I decided to break up with him.
2. _____ the soldiers were exhausted, the commander cancelled the mission.
3. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it, _____ in it he rested from all his works which he had created and made.
4. _____ it was getting late, I decided to take a taxi.
5. He loves reading, _____ he often goes to the library.
6. Take your reusable bag _____ plastic is banned here.
7. We must recycle more _____ landfills are overflowing.
8. Finish your vegetables _____ you won’t get dessert.
9. The fire spread quickly _____ the wind was strong.
10. _____ that’s what he told you?
5. Conjunctions worksheet
Click the link below to download a PDF worksheet for more exercises; the answers are provided on the next section.
6. Answers to the worksheet
1. I’m not rich, but I’m happy.
2. Either you are with us or you are with them.
3. He went to the supermarket and bought fruits.
4. So many problems and yet no solutions.
5. He couldn't say a word for he was too weak.
6. Why don’t you resign and find yourself a new job?
7. Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain and joined Real Madrid in 2024.
8. I love classical music, but I hate jazz.
9. Neither France nor Germany made it to the quarterfinals.
10. You should talk to her and apologise.
11. Let’s leave now, or we’ll be late.
12. I'll continue fighting for my country as long as I breathe.
13. I can’t go with you unless I talk to my father.
14. I’ll give your money back when I get my salary.
15. Jack used to be an alcoholic until he met his wife.
16. You either respect me or leave me alone.
17. Don’t forget to close the door when you leave.
18. I used to practice Kung Fu when I was young.