Conjunctions. Connecting contrasting ideas

I was ill ___ I didn’t go to work.

• but

• so

• either

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

You should get your license renewed at once ___ pay a fine.

• never

• therefore

• or

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My grandfather has never flown in an airplane; ____ does he want to fly in one.

• either

• neither

• nor

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I am very tired ____ I have been working all day.

• because

• either

• and

• for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site ___ hosts two-thirds of the one-horned rhinoceros in the world.

• so

• and

• never

• for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Strange _____ it may sound, I don’t like watching cricket.

• so

• though

• either

• nor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

______ being a millionaire, she lives in a very small flat.

• In spite of

• nevertheless

• neither

• nor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I really like cold weather. _____ I can't stand wearing too much clothing

• so

• neither

• nevertheless

• in spite of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E