Conjunctions Practice Test (A2-B2) — Grammar Exercises with Answers

⏱ Time: 10:00 📝 Questions: 20 📊 Level: A2, B1, B2 📚 Type: Grammar ⭐ XP: up to +22 (on pass)
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Work towards mastering Conjunctions with this focused set of 20 exercises. Designed for Level A2-B2, the questions test recognition, application, and common pitfalls. Earn XP, track your score, and come back until you can get them all right.

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Q1 20

Question 1: I like tea ___ coffee.

Question 1 options
'And' is correct because it is a coordinating conjunction used to connect two items of equal importance. 'Because' introduces a reason, 'although' introduces contrast with a dependent clause, and 'when' introduces time — none of which fit a simple addition of two nouns.
Q2 20

Question 2: She was tired, ___ she went to bed.

Question 2 options
'So' is correct because it shows a cause-and-effect relationship: being tired is the reason she went to bed. 'But' shows contrast, 'or' offers an alternative, and 'nor' is used for negative statements.
Q3 20

Question 3: Do you want pizza ___ pasta for dinner?

Question 3 options
'Or' is the correct conjunction because it presents a choice between two options.
Q4 20

Question 4: It was raining, ___ we stayed at home.

Question 4 options
'So' is correct because it connects a cause (raining) with its result (staying home). 'And' merely adds information without showing cause-effect, 'yet' shows contrast, and 'for' would need to follow the result, not precede it in this structure.
Q5 20

Question 5: I will call you ___ I arrive at the station.

Question 5 options
'When' is correct because it introduces a time clause indicating the moment of arrival. 'But' shows contrast, 'and' simply adds, and 'or' presents alternatives — none of these logically introduce a time condition.
Q6 20

Question 6: The word 'because' is a subordinating conjunction.

Question 6 options
True because 'because' introduces a dependent (subordinate) clause that cannot stand alone and explains the reason for the main clause.
Q7 20

Question 7: He studied hard ___ he failed the exam.

Question 7 options
'But' is correct because it shows an unexpected contrast: studying hard normally leads to passing, yet he failed. 'And' doesn't convey surprise, 'so' implies a logical result, and 'because' implies failing was the reason for studying.
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Question 8: ___ it was cold outside, she didn't wear a jacket.

Question 8 options
'Although' is correct because it introduces a concession — it was cold, but unexpectedly she didn't wear a jacket. 'Because' would imply cold weather caused her not to wear a jacket, which is illogical. 'When' only marks time, and 'unless' introduces a negative condition.
Q9 20

Question 9: She likes ___ swimming ___ running. Which pair of correlative conjunctions completes this sentence?

Question 9 options
'Both … and' is correct because it pairs two activities she enjoys equally. 'Either … or' presents a choice, 'neither … nor' negates both, and 'not only … but also' would require a different sentence structure here for natural emphasis.
Q10 20

Question 10: Match each conjunction with its type.

Question 10 options
and
because
both … and
however
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Subordinating conjunction

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

'And' is a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). 'Because' is a subordinating conjunction introducing a reason clause. 'Both … and' is a correlative conjunction used in pairs. 'However' is a conjunctive adverb linking independent clauses.
Q11 20

Question 11: I won't go to the party ___ you come with me.

Question 11 options
'Unless' is correct because it means 'if … not' — the speaker will only go if the other person comes. 'Although' shows concession, 'because' shows reason, and 'while' shows time or contrast, none of which fit the conditional meaning here.
Q12 20

Question 12: She is not only intelligent ___ also very kind.

Question 12 options
'But' is correct because the correlative pair 'not only … but also' is used to add emphasis when listing two qualities.
Q13 20

Question 13: We should leave now; ___, we will miss the train.

Question 13 options
'Otherwise' is correct because it introduces a consequence of not following the suggestion. 'Therefore' shows a logical conclusion from what came before, 'however' shows contrast, and 'moreover' adds additional information — none fit the warning meaning.
Q14 20

Question 14: A comma is always required before the coordinating conjunction 'and' in a list of two items.

Question 14 options
False because a comma before 'and' is not required when joining only two items (e.g., 'bread and butter'). A comma before 'and' is debated for lists of three or more items (the Oxford comma), but it is not mandatory with just two items.
Q15 20

Question 15: ___ he had no experience, he got the job.

Question 15 options
'Even though' is correct because it introduces a strong concessive clause — getting the job despite having no experience is surprising. 'Since' would imply his lack of experience caused him to get the job, 'so that' expresses purpose, and 'as long as' expresses a condition.
Q16 20

Question 16: She whispered ___ the baby wouldn't wake up.

Question 16 options
'So that' is correct because it introduces a purpose clause — the reason for whispering was to avoid waking the baby. 'Although' shows concession, 'whereas' shows contrast between two facts, and 'until' marks a time limit.
Q17 20

Question 17: Put these words in the correct order to form a sentence with a subordinating conjunction:

Question 17 options
  • will wait
  • I
  • you arrive
  • until

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

The correct order is 'I / will wait / until / you arrive' because the subordinating conjunction 'until' introduces the time clause 'you arrive' after the main clause.
Q18 20

Question 18: The project was completed on time, ___ the team faced several unexpected problems.

Question 18 options
'Even though' is correct because it introduces a concessive clause highlighting that the problems did not prevent timely completion. 'In order that' expresses purpose, 'provided that' sets a condition, and 'as a result' shows consequence — none convey concession here.
Q19 20

Question 19: Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly?

Question 19 options
'Neither the manager nor the employees were informed' is correct because the correlative pair 'neither … nor' is properly used to negate both subjects. The first option incorrectly pairs 'neither' with 'or.' The third mixes 'either' with 'and.' The fourth incorrectly places 'both' with 'nor.'
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Question 20: ___ you study regularly, you will not pass the advanced exam.

Question 20 options
'Unless' is correct because it means 'if you do not study regularly,' introducing a negative condition for passing the exam.