Bài tập conjunction receptionists must be able to relay ìnormation năm 2024

• 1. which joins two sentences and sometimes words. By Sheeryl Desilva
• 2. a few…. • F - For • A - And • N – Neither / Nor • B – But, Because • O – Or / Either • Y - Yet • S - So
• 3. must have been very hungry, for she ate everything immediately. For - Explains reason or purpose A - And • Jack and Jill went up the hill. And - Adds one thing to another
• 4. Used to present an alternative negative idea to an already stated negative idea. N – Neither /Nor • He doesn’t eat cake, nor does he eat biscuits. • Neither, my mother nor my father went to London.
• 5. Because • I like swimming, but I don't like dancing. • I went to the party, because I wanted to see Peter. But- Shows contrast ; Because – Gives reason Or / Either - Presents an alternative or a choice O – Or / Either • The clerk, or the secretary has the keys to the locker. • He did not find the key, either on or under the mat.
• 6. a contrasting idea that follows the preceding idea logically. Y - Yet • I always take a book to read, yet I never seem to turn a single page. SO - Indicates effect, result or consequence S - SO • We need to arrive early, so that we can get a good place.
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• 8. conjunction – joining word – to complete each sentence 1. I remembered to bring the robot ________ didn’t remember the batteries. [and, but, so, because] 2. I forgot the robot’s batteries ________ I had to borrow a pair. [so, because, yet] 3. On holidays I like to play at the seashore ________ build sand castles. [and, but, so] 4. Angela likes playing the piano ________ plays the trumpet better. [but, if, or ]
• 9. be able to relay information ______ pass messages accurately. [or, and, but, because]. 6) I did not go to the show ______ I had already seen it.[because, so , but, yet). 7) Mary is a member of the Historical Society ______ the Literary Society. [as, or, and, but] 8) Read over your answers ______ correct all mistakes before you pass them up. [or, and, but, either] 9) Keep the food covered ______ the flies will contaminate it. [or, and, so, for]
• 10. phoned ______ wrote after she left home. [(neither, nor) (but, so) (yet, or)] 11) The committee rejected the proposal ______ they did not think it was practical. [or, yet, because, but] 12) John welcomed his guests ______ offered them drinks. [for, or, and] 13) These rooms are very comfortable _____ they have a good view of the city. [for, and, yet, either] 14) He did not join us for the movie _____ he had already seen it. [ but, for, neither, because]
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• 12. conjunction – joining word – to complete each sentence 1. I remembered to bring the robot ________ didn’t remember the batteries. [and, but, so, because] 2. I forgot the robot’s batteries ________ I had to borrow a pair. [yet, so, because] 3. On holidays I like to play at the seashore ________ build sand castles. [and, but, so] 4. Angela likes playing piano ________ likes playing the trumpet better. [but, if, or ]
• 13. be able to relay information ______ pass messages accurately. [or, and, but, because]. 6. I did not go to the show ______ I had already seen it. [because, so, but, yet). 7. Mary is a member of the Historical Society ______ the Literary Society. [as, or, and, but] 8. Read over your answers ______ correct all mistakes before you pass them up. [or, and, but, either] 9. Keep the food covered ______ the flies will contaminate it. [or, and, so, for]
• 14. ______ phoned ______ wrote after she left home. • [(neither,nor) (but,so) (yet, or)] • 11. The committee rejected the proposal ______ they did not think it • was practical. [or, yet, because, but] • 12. John welcomed his guests ______ offered them drinks. [for, • or, and] • 13. These rooms are very comfortable _____ they have a good view of • the city. [for, and, yet, either] • 14. He did not join us for the movie _____ he had already seen it. • [ but, for, neither, because]
• 15. Desilva

1. Receptionists must be able to relay information ______ pass messages accurately.

(A) or (B) and (C) but (D) because

1. I did not go to the show ______ I had already seen it.

(A) until (B) because (C) so (D) but

1. Mary is a member of the Historical Society ______ the Literary Society.

(A) as (B) or (C) and (D) but

1. Read over your answers ______ correct all mistakes before you pass them up.

(A) or (B) and (C) because (D) while

1. Keep the food covered ______ the flies will contaminate it.
2. These rooms are very comfortable _____ they have a good view of the city.

(A) also (B) and (C) still (D) as

1. _____ the teacher explained the lesson several times, some of the students still did not understand it.

(A) Although (B) Even if (C) Unless (D) Since

1. He did not join us for the movie _____ he had already seen it.

(A) and (B) but (C) although (D) because

1. She could not find the book she wanted _____ she borrowed a magazine instead.

(A) so (B) and (C) but (D) so that

1. I tried to make her realize the consequences _____ she refused to listen.

(A) lest (B) since (C) but (D) also

1. He will show us around himself _____ send someone else.

(A) and (B) if (C) or (D) so

1. _____ he was not interested in music, he agreed to go to the concert.

(A) Though (B) While (C) For (D) Since

1. Those village folk are poor _____ they always seem so contented.

(A) though (B) since (C) yet (D) or

1. The river has overflowed his banks _____ it has been raining continuously for several days.

(A) still (B) yet (C) when (D) as

1. I don't think he will remember the appointment _____ you remind him.

(A) so (B) if (C) unless (D) lest

ANSWER

1B 2A 3D 4A 5C 6C 7A 8C 9D 10C

9. He was late for the interview. He was inappropriately dressed for the

interview.

10. Rubbish was not collected regularly. The place became infested with rats.

ANSWER:

1. We have to go to New Jersey by airplane because we cannot go there any other way.2. You will not reach the stadium in time unless you drive faster.3. The boys are playing in the field although it is flooded.4. The students were studying in the library when the teacher came in.5. Raymond collects all sorts of coins and puts them in his albums.6. Although he had walked for eight kilometers, he did not fee tired. OR He had walkedeight kilometers yet he did not feel tired.7. Jessie cycled very fast lest she be bitten by the dog.8. The climb up Jerai mountain was a success even though the scouts faced manychallenges along the way.9. Not only was he late for the interview but he was also inappropriately dressed for it.10. Rubbish was not collected regularly so the place became infested with rats. OR Sincerubbish was not collected regularly, the place became infested with rats.

1. You treated him badly _____ he is doing the same to you now.

(A) so (B) if (C) but (D) although

1. He is sick ______ he wants to go out.

(A) when (B) yet (C) that (D) because

1. ______ there is no more butter you must use the margarine.

(A) So (B) Either (C) Since (D) But

1. Gerard, ______ Pete, is joining us on the trip.

(A) as well as (B) nor (C) whereas (D) if

1. She was afraid ______ the building would collapse.
2. ______, you've got a chance, you might as well make full use of it.

(A) Now that (B) After (C) Although (D) As soon as

1. She has not spoken to us _____ we had the argument.

(A) as (B) so (C) while (D) since

1. _____ you refuse to pay the ransom, the kidnappers might hurt the child.

(A) Lest (B) Unless (C) If (D) Or else

1. _____ he was about to fall asleep the telephone rang.

(A) As (B) Since (C) Unless (D) So that

1. _____ the couple goes, their children follow them.

(A) When (B) Where (C) If (D) Wherever

1. Father locked the garage door _____ no one could tamper with the car.

(A) because (B) so that (C) for (D) lest

1. It was only when I reread his poems recently ______ I began to appreciate their beauty.

(A) until (B) that (C) then (D) so

1. They were angry ______ they remained silent.

(A) but (B) while (C) if (D) or

1. They decided that it would be ______ correct ______ proper to boo at the singer who sang badly.

(A) either ... or (B) not only ... but also (C) quite ... and (D) neither ... nor

1. She shouted for help ______ no one came to her aid.

(A) so (B) yet (C) while (D) for

ANSWER

1A 2D 3C 4A 5D 6B 7B 8A 9D 10B

ANSWER

1D 2A 3C 4A

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F i l l i n t h e b l a n k s w i t h t h e c o r r e c t C o n j u n c t i o n s

1. I did it ______ he asked me to do it.
2. He passed the examination ______ he had been prevented by illness from studying.
3. It is strange ______ ( it is ) true.
4. He is hardworking ______ not very intelligent.
5. I saw him ______ he was getting off the bus.
6. It is just a week ______ we arrived here.
7. Work hard ______ you will pass.
8. Even ______ he did say that, I am sure he did not intend to hurt your feelings.
9. They cost a lot of money, ______ use them carefully.
10. I will see to it ______ everything is ready.
11. Will you advise me ______ to accept the offer ( or not )?

ANSWER

1. because

2. although/though

3. yet/but

4. but

5. as

6. since

7. and

8. if

9. so

10. that

11. whether

1. therefore/so

2. until

3. unless

4. for/because

5. before

6. or

7. nor

8. till/until

9. after

10. either

11. neither, nor

W r i t e t h e s e S e n t e n c e s i n f u l l , p u t t i n g i n s u i t a b l e C o n j u n c t i o n s

1. The rain was falling ______ I did not give up my walk.
2. He worked very hard ______ he did not get a scholarship.
3. I did not give up my walk ______ the rain was falling.
4. You will be ignorant ______ you do not read.
5. You will be ignorant ______ you read.
6. You are ignorant ______ you have not studied.
7. You should read widely ______ you should be ignorant.
8. He was very humble ______ his rank was high.
9. I am an honest lad ______ I am poor.
10. The earth seemed to shake ______ he fell. J o i n e a c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g p a i r s o f S i m p l e S e n t e n c es w i t h a n d , b u t , o r ,e t c
11. The cat caught a mouse. The cat killed it.
12. This house is beautiful. This house is comfortable.
13. The doctors did their best. The patient died.
14. You must learn your lesson. You will be punished.
15. You must take him with you. You must leave him behind.
16. The tortoise was slow. The tortoise was sure.
17. He lived there. He died there.
18. He is a fool. He is a knave.
19. He is very wealthy. He is not happy.
20. I called on him. He was not at home.

ANSWER:

1. The cat caught a mouse and killed it.

2. This house is beautiful and comfortable.

3. The doctors did their best but the patient died.

4. You must learn your lesson or you will be punished.

5. You must take him with you or leave him behind.

6. The tortoise was slow but sure.

7. He lived there and died there.

8. He is a fool and a knave.

9. He is very wealthy but not happy.

10. I called on him but he was not at home.