Conjunctions Worksheet-5 - skoolon.com - Free Printable

Let's solve the worksheet step by step. This is a grammar exercise focusing on conjunctions — words that connect clauses or sentences. We'll fill in each blank with the most suitable conjunction based on the context.

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A. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions

1) She tried hard, ________ she could not pass.
→ but
*Explanation:* There’s a contrast between trying hard and failing. "But" shows contrast.

2) I respect her ________ she is strict.
→ because
*Explanation:* The second clause gives a reason for respecting her. "Because" connects cause and effect.

3) You cannot go to play ________ you finish eating your lunch.
→ until
*Explanation:* The action (going to play) can't happen before finishing lunch. "Until" indicates time.

4) Make hay ________ the sun shines.
→ while
*Explanation:* This is a well-known proverb meaning "take advantage of good conditions." "While" refers to the time when the sun shines.

5) My shoes are wet, ________ I cannot come inside.
→ so
*Explanation:* The second sentence is a result of the first. "So" shows consequence.

6) I cannot go to play ________ it is raining.
→ because
*Explanation:* The rain is the reason for not going out. "Because" explains the cause.

7) You must have your medicine on time ________ else you will not get well.
→ or
*Explanation:* "Or" introduces a warning or alternative outcome. "Else" already means "otherwise," so "or" fits here.

8) She can speak French ________ cannot write in French.
→ but
*Explanation:* Contrast between speaking and writing skills. "But" shows opposition.

9) My mother goes to the office ________ my father works from home.
→ while
*Explanation:* "While" compares two contrasting actions happening at the same time.

10) We went to Singapore ________ had a wonderful time.
→ and
*Explanation:* Two related actions: going and having fun. "And" joins them.

11) I fell from the bicycle ________ broke my leg.
→ and
*Explanation:* Two consecutive events. "And" links them.

12) We had bread ________ butter for breakfast.
→ and
*Explanation:* Listing items. "And" joins two things eaten together.

13) Julia will fail ________ she does not work hard.
→ if
*Explanation:* Conditional situation. "If" introduces the condition leading to failure.

14) _______ Daisy is poor, she is happy.
→ Although
*Explanation:* Contrasting ideas — poor but happy. "Although" introduces a concession.

15) Eva is lazy ________ idle.
→ and
*Explanation:* Two similar traits. "And" joins them.

16) Alice is diligent ________ Ruby is lazy.
→ but
*Explanation:* Contrast between Alice and Ruby. "But" shows difference.

17) Alice ________ Ruby are friends.
→ and
*Explanation:* Joining two people as a pair. "And" connects the subjects.

18) She loves to dance, ________ she cannot sing.
→ but
*Explanation:* Contrast between liking dancing and being unable to sing. "But" shows contradiction.

19) She went to bed early, ________ she ________ tired.
→ because (first blank), was (second blank — though not asked, implied)
*Explanation:* "Because" explains why she went to bed early — she was tired.

20) She is good at sports, ________ she ________ the team.
→ so (first blank), is in (second blank — again, implied)
*Explanation:* Result: because she's good at sports, she is on the team. "So" shows consequence.

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✔ Final Answers:

1) but
2) because
3) until
4) while
5) so
6) because
7) or
8) but
9) while
10) and
11) and
12) and
13) if
14) Although
15) and
16) but
17) and
18) but
19) because
20) so

> Note: In questions 19 and 20, some words are missing (like "was" or "is in"), but since the task is only about conjunctions, we focus on filling the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.

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✔ Summary of Conjunctions Used:
- Contrast: but, although
- Cause/Effect: because, so
- Time: while, until
- Addition: and, or
- Condition: if

This worksheet helps practice using conjunctions to create meaningful and grammatically correct sentences.

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