Example questions forcombining sentences using conjunctions
Answers
The following seven questions are sample conjunction exercises. The answers are below:
1. I like chicken ____ not fish.
A. And B. Since C. But D. For E. Or
2. ____ it rains on Sunday, I will not be able to drive.
A. And B. Where C. Either D. If E. How
3. I like both dogs ______ cats.
A. Also B. But C. And D. If E. Until
4. The items are on sale in the local store _____ not online.
A. But B. And C. Though D. Or E. Nor
5. Neither my mother _____ my father will be able to attend the party on Sunday.
A. Or B. But not C. And D. Nor E. But also
6. Carrie didn’t know whether her bike would be fixed _____ if she would have to walk.
A. But B. And C. Nor D. Or E. Either (D) Carrie didn’t know whether her bike would be fixed or if she would have to walk. The situation described here is one in which one thing or the other will happen. The coordinating conjunction or must be used.
7. Luke was late to the party ______ his car broke down on the highway.
A. If B. Because C. While D. Although E. Where
I took this from http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-speech/conjunctions/conjunction-exercises.html
Explanation:
luke was late to the party ___her car broke down on the highway