Grammar Practice: Conjunctions & Cohesive Devices

Choose the correct conjunction: I wanted to go to the beach _____ it was raining.

• or

• but

• and

• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the appropriate cohesive device: ______, I decided to stay home and watch a movie.

• Moreover

• However

• Therefore

• In conclusion

Complete the sentence with a conjunction: She studied hard _____ she could pass the exam.

• because

• so

• but

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Match the sentence with the cohesive device: 'Therefore, I will not be attending the party.'

• Contrast

• Conclusion

• Cause

• Introduction

Choose the correct conjunction: He was tired _____ he stayed up late.

• because

• and

• so

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the appropriate cohesive device: ______, I have always loved animals.

• Moreover

• In conclusion

• However

• Therefore

Complete the sentence with a conjunction: I will go for a walk _____ the weather is nice.

• if

• because

• although

• since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Match the sentence with the cohesive device: 'In conclusion, I believe we should take action.'

• Moreover

• In conclusion

• Firstly

• Therefore

Choose the correct conjunction: She wanted to go shopping _____ she had no money.

• but

• because

• so

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the appropriate cohesive device: ______, I have never been a fan of horror movies.

• furthermore

• nevertheless

• in addition

• however