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Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

__________ English is my favorite subject, going to class on Monday is a challenge.

a)

Meanwhile

b)

However

c)

Unless

d)

Although

2.

____________ chocolate is Alya's favorite food, she does not like chocolate with peanuts."

a)

Similarly

b)

Therefore

c)

As a result

d)

Although

3.

Tom loved dogs; __________, he was allergic to them.

a)

however

b)

unless

c)

therefore

d)

as a result

4.
It was raining, ______ he opened the umbrella.
a)
while
b)
so
c)
or
d)
but
5.
_______________ he has a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid.
a)
Such as
b)
Although
c)
Because of the
d)
Despite
6.
She couldn't sleep _______________ being tired
a)
despite
b)
although
c)
because of the
d)
however
7.
His chocolate was too hot,______ he put some cold milk in it. 
a)
so
b)
and
c)
but
8.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

9.

Dan didn't study for the test; ___ , he failed.

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

therefore

10.

I went out with my friends ___ I had a lot of homework.

a)

since

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

although

11.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

12.

John always studied for his mathematics exams. _________, he always scored full marks.

a)

Unless

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

Similarly

13.

Complete the sentence with the corresponding connector.

The day was cold _______________ windy.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

because

d)

and

14.

Complete the sentence with the corresponding connector.

Dan was walking back home __________ he heard a car crash.

a)

but

b)

because

c)

when

d)

in addition

15.

Complete the sentence with the corresponding connector.

I can't go to the cinema __________ the pandemic situation.

a)

so

b)

because

c)

but

d)

because of

16.

Overpopulation is becoming an increasingly serious problem. _________, many families continue to have large numbers of children.

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Moreover

d)

Similarly

17.

She is very fat; _______, she wants to go on a diet.

a)

yet

b)

likewise

c)

also

d)

therefore

18.

The workers’ wages weren’t high enough; __________, they decided to go on strike.

a)

yet

b)

as a result

c)

also

d)

still

19.

He did not object to the plan. _________, he wholeheartedly supported it.

a)

Moreover

b)

On the contrary

c)

However

d)

Hence

20.

Agriculture will have to undergo a drastic change to meet the needs of the new situation. _________, the country will starve.

a)

Otherwise

b)

As a matter of fact

c)

Yet

d)

So

21.

The price of this car seems to be reasonable. ______, it is small for our family.

a)

However

b)

Also

c)

Actually

d)

Otherwise

22.

Learning a new language is difficult. _______, the student must work hard.

a)

Also

b)

However

c)

Yet

d)

Therefore

23.

The house is beautiful. ____________, it's in a great location.

a)

However

b)

Similarly

c)

Consequently

d)

Furthermore

24.

The whole report is badly written. _____________, it's inaccurate.

a)

Nonetheless

b)

Moreover

c)

Still

d)

Nevertheless

25.

Profits have declined ________________ of the recent drop in sales.

a)

due to

b)

in addition

c)

as a result of

d)

as a means of

26.

I had so much pain in the morning. _______________________, I went to football practice as usual.

a)

And

b)

Nevertheless

c)

Therefore

27.

Zack has skipped school on many occasions. _______________________________, he’s failed his French test.

a)

As a consequence

b)

In the same way

c)

Also

28.

Crime rates are increasing. _________________________, the government is going to hire more police officers.

a)

As a result

b)

In my opinion

c)

But

d)

So

29.

We need to hurry up; ___________________ we’ll miss the flight

a)

as a result

b)

otherwise

c)

and

d)

unless

30.

Overpopulation is becoming an increasingly serious problem. _________, many families continue to have large numbers of children.

a)

Therefore

b)

In spite of this

c)

Moreover

d)

Similarly

31.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

His hot chocolate was too hot, _____ he put some cold milk in it.

a)

so

b)

and

c)

but

d)

therefore

32.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

They were hungry ,_____________ they made some sandwiches.

a)

but

b)

because

c)

so

33.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

We can go to the pool , ___________ we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

34.

The tickets were really expensive, .......... they manage to sell them all in an hour.

a)

so

b)

because

c)

but

d)

although

35.

They sold the tickets quickly........ the concert was very popular.

a)

but

b)

because

c)

so

36.

Ismael was embarrassed ___ he didn't know the answer to the question.

a)

despite

b)

therefore

c)

because

d)

although

37.

You must buy the tickets, ___ we won't be able to see the game.

a)

or

b)

since

c)

because

d)

and

38.

We have been trying to contact Michael for the past few days. ______ we managed to trace him to a hotel in town.

a)

Eventually

b)

Then

c)

Regardless

d)

Irregardless

39.

Wash the potato first. _____ you can boil them.

a)

In conclusion

b)

Afterwards

c)

On the other hand

d)

Thirdly

40.

Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. _____, you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Otherwise

c)

Similarly

d)

Therefore

41.

The people strongly opposed the move to build a golf course near the house. _____, the proposed plan was cancelled

a)

Consequently

b)

Then

c)

Because

d)

Those

42.

The teenager was caught shoplifting. ___, he was let off with a warning.

a)

However

b)

Similarly

c)

Because of that

d)

Due to that

43.

I enjoy watching romantic films, ___ my husband likes action movies.

a)

therefore

b)

whereas

c)

although

d)

since

44.

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

a)

due to

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

concequently

45.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

46.

___ to all the tests we prepare for, we have lots of homework to do.

a)

In addition

b)

furthermore

c)

since

d)

moreover

47.

She thought they were all going out ___ everybody was dressed up.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

whereas

d)

since

48.

Texting while driving is dangerous; ___, it’s illegal.

a)

despite

b)

moreover

c)

since

d)

even though

49.

"Were you insulted by what Ron said?"

"___ , I was flattered."

a)

On the contrary

b)

Therefore

c)

Hence

d)

Although

50.

They stayed home ___ the cold weather

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

therefore

d)

due to

51.

The roads were covered in ice; ___ it was not safe to drive.

a)

despite

b)

hence

c)

however

d)

but

52.

Where else did you go ___ the pop-shop?

a)

besides

b)

since

c)

concequently

d)

hence

53.

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.


Walk quickly, _____ you'll be late.

a)

as

b)

or else

c)

so that

d)

however

54.

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.


He's seventy-two, _____ he still swims, runs and plays tennis regularly.

a)

and

b)

yet

c)

nor

d)

so

55.

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.

Daniela is hungry, _____ her sister devoured all of her lunch

a)

for

b)

nor

c)

but

d)

and

56.

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.


Ronald is going to finish his homework ______ it takes him all night.

a)

if

b)

even if

c)

when

d)

because

57.

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.


Cooking is a very relaxing activity. _____, you can also learn about nutrition.

a)

What's more

b)

As soon as

c)

Except

d)

Unfortunately

58.

We are having lessons on zoom ....................... we can communicate in real time with teachers.

a)

in order to

b)

so as to

c)

so that

d)

so

59.

Complete : ............................. reading all my mails, I also browse through my favourite online newspaper every day.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Also

c)

Besides

60.

Complete : __________ he has got good qualifications and speaks German and French, he can’t get a suitable job.

a)

Therefore

b)

Even though

c)

In spite of

61.

Complete the sentence: "I play sports ______ I can stay in shape."

a)

in order to

b)

to

c)

so that

d)

because of

62.

She had got some money, ... she decided to travel around the country.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

although

d)

none

63.

... my sister was sad, her boyfriend invited her to the new cinema.

a)

But

b)

Although

c)

So

d)

Because

64.

It was very sunny last Sunday, .... we went to the beach.

a)

and

b)

because

c)

but

d)

or

e)

so

65.

My father likes football, ... he doesn't like basketball

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

so

66.

... Mei Li doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.

a)

Since

b)

Whereas

c)

Although

d)

Unless

67.

Jerry passed the exam first time .... I had to retake it three times.

a)

as

b)

while

c)

when

d)

since

68.

.. my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.

a)

Since

b)

Whereas

c)

When

d)

As

69.

..... the lights don't work, you'll need a flashlight when you go down into the basement.

a)

Since

b)

Because of

c)

owing to

d)

Although

70.

His success was ..... his father's hard work.

a)

as a result

b)

owing to

c)

since

71.

We didn't go out ..... the strike.

a)

because

b)

on account of

c)

as

d)

despite

72.

Keiko ordered her meal without meat ..... she is a vegetarian.

a)

due to

b)

since

c)

therefore

d)

though

73.

..... Bella's nervousness, she did not pass the driving test.

a)

Because

b)

Due to

c)

Since

d)

In spite of

74.

They issued the final warning to her. ____________, she refused to budge

a)

Therefore

b)

Still

c)

Consequently

d)

Thus

75.

Do not be so indecisive _______let the opportunity slip away. You will regret later.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

since

76.

_______ unstable weather, the open-air concert had to be cancelled.

a)

Despite

b)

Because

c)

In spite of

d)

Thanks to

77.

__________ we reach there before noon, we will not be admitted.

a)

In spite of

b)

Unless

c)

Since

d)

Although

78.

______ we cannot make it by 10 this morning, they will not accept our applications

a)

Unless

b)

If

c)

Although

d)

Since

79.

We slowed down the car _______ we could take in the beautiful sunset.

a)

or else

b)

and yet

c)

so that

d)

but also

80.

She cleaned the fish. _____ she fried it.

a)

Secondly

b)

Later

c)

Until

81.

People are better off now than in the past _____ they don't have to spend so much time preparing food.

a)

but

b)

for example

c)

because

d)

as a result

82.

In the old days, people had more free time, _____ life is very busy now.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

so

d)

since

83.

Now anyone can make a delicious meal in 30 minutes; _____ , people have more time to do other things like work or spend time with family.

a)

so

b)

as a result

c)

for example

d)

however

84.

Even children don't have to wait for their parents to prepare food anymore. They can heat up a frozen pizza or make a sandwich ________ they get hungry.

a)

because

b)

and

c)

when

d)

consequently

85.

_______ I am extremely tired, I can't go to bed ________ I have to finish my homework.

a)

Since / because

b)

Although / but

c)

When / so

d)

Although / because

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