Conjunctions Quiz

Questions and Answers

Take an umbrella with you _____ you don't get wet.

until

Don't go out _____ it stops raining.

until

I'll come tomorrow _____ I can.

She was late home _____ she missed the bus.

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I found it exactly _____ it was supposed to be.

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I've found out _____ the meeting is supposed to take place.

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Take an umbrella with you _____ it might rain. (because, until, so that)

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Don't go out _____ it's raining. (whereas, if, while)

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I'll come tomorrow _____ when I can. (if, when, unless)

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She was so late leaving the office _____ she missed the bus. (when, that, as)

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Ask him yourself _____ you want to know. (if, in order that, until)

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_____ the meeting finishes on time, I should be here by six. (if, providing, so)

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Study Notes

Conjunctions and Sentence Completion

Conjunctions are words used to connect clauses or sentences, establishing relationships between them.
The appropriate use of conjunctions can change the meaning or function of a sentence.

Choices of Conjunctions

Until indicates a condition that must be met before an action occurs.
Because provides a reason for a statement or action.
So that expresses purpose or intent behind an action.
If introduces a conditional statement that depends on a specific circumstance.
Unless signifies a condition that will negate the main clause if met.
Whereas contrasts two different situations or statements.
That introduces a clause providing more information.

Application in Sentences

"Take an umbrella with you until you don't get wet" implies a precautionary action still valid until the wetness condition changes.
"Take an umbrella with you because it might rain" explains that the precaution is due to the possibility of rain.
"Don't go out until it stops raining" emphasizes waiting for a condition to be satisfied.
Conditional phrasing is essential in phrases like "Don't go out if it's raining," showcasing reliance on weather.
The use of "I'll come tomorrow if I can" indicates a dependent scenario on someone's ability.
"I'll come tomorrow unless I can't for some reason" stresses that the speaker will only not come due to specific conditions.
"If the meeting finishes on time, I should be here by six" reflects guaranteed timing based on the meeting's outcome.
"She was late home and she missed the bus" connects two negative outcomes with an additive relationship.
The phrase "She was so late leaving the office that she missed the bus" illustrates the cause-and-effect relationship.
Phrasing such as "Ask him yourself if you want to know" emphasizes a conditional action based on the desire for knowledge.
"I found it exactly where it was supposed to be" indicates location and confirms expectations.
"I've found out when the meeting is supposed to take place" highlights discovering a specific timing for future events.

Conjunction Usage

Conjunctions connect clauses or sentences, allowing for complex ideas to be expressed clearly.

Types of Conjunctions

Until is used to indicate a time condition, suggesting an action will occur before another event takes place.
Because explains reasons behind actions or situations, indicating causality.
So that expresses purpose or intention, showing why something is done.

Specific Examples and Function

Using until suggests withholding an action until a condition is met (e.g., “Take an umbrella with you until you don’t get wet”).
Because introduces reasoning, as in “Take an umbrella with you because it might rain”, emphasizing why the action is necessary.
While indicates simultaneous actions, exemplified with “Don’t go out while it's raining”, highlighting ongoing conditions.

Conditional Conjunctions

If presents a condition that must be met for a result to happen, as in "I'll come tomorrow if I can".
Unless implies a condition that negates the action, seen in “I'll come tomorrow unless I can’t for some reason”.

Result Clauses

The conjunction that can introduce a result, such as “She was so late leaving the office that she missed the bus”, showing the outcome of being late.

Location and Timing

Where indicates a place, illustrated in “I found it exactly where it was supposed to be”, providing specific locational context.
When specifies timing, as seen in “I’ve found out when the meeting is supposed to take place”, clarifying schedule-related information.

Description

Test your knowledge of conjunctions with this interactive quiz! Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence. It's a great way to practice and enhance your understanding of sentence structure and meaning.