Conjunctions (Linking Words) Exercises for Beginners + Free PDF
These grammar worksheets help you practice degrees of certainty in English. Free downloadable PDF worksheets with answers are available for offline practice.
Quick Rules and Exercises.
Quick Rules
- Because → gives a reason
Example: I stayed home because I was tired. - But → shows contrast (opposite idea)
Example: I wanted to go, but it was raining. - So → shows result or effect
Example: It was late, so I went to bed. - Although → shows contrast in a single sentence (more formal than “but”)
Example: Although it was cold, we went outside. - Or → gives a choice
Example: Do you want tea or coffee? - And → adds information
Example: She bought apples and bananas. - Therefore → shows a logical conclusion (formal)
Example: He studied hard; therefore, he passed. - However → shows contrast (formal, often used in writing)
Example: It was expensive; however, I bought it.
1. The restaurant was full, we decided to eat somewhere else.
2. She stayed home she was feeling sick.
3. Would you like tea coffee with your breakfast?
4. He studied hard for the exam, he still didn’t pass.
5. it was late, they continued working on the project.
6. The baby was both tired hungry after the long trip.
7. He didn’t attend the meeting he was out of town.
8. You can call me now send me a message later.
9. The movie was not boring, it was quite long.
10. I studied hard for the test; I failed it.
11. We had missed the last bus, we had no choice but to take a taxi.
12. The road was icy, the authorities closed it to traffic.
13. She is excellent at mathematics, she struggles with spelling.
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