Grammar Notes:

Conjunctions are words which are used to join words, phrases and sentences.
Examples:
(i) and is used to join nouns, adjectives or phrases.
(ii) or and either ...... or are used when there is a choice between two things.
(iii) but and although are used to join two opposing statements.
(iv) because, since and as always show a reason for a particular action.
(v) therefore and so are used to show result.

C . Choose the best answer.

11. He was tired, ..................he should take a rest.
A. although C. because
B. therefore D. if

12. The quick brown fox jumped ................... the lazy dog.
A. between C. on
B. over D. Before

13. Zaki is a hardworking boy ................. his brother Khalid is lazy and bad.
A. and C. but
B. because D. if

14. Erlisa sang the best among them, ................. she won the first prize.
A. so C. if
B. but D. until

15. He could not attend the meeting ....................... he was working outstation.
A. but C. until
B. because D. therefore

16. ................... I were a rich man, I would build many more orphanages in the country.
A. And C. Until
B. Because D. If

17. Look! The moon is so beautiful ................... it is shining brightly.

A. if C. but
B. and D. so
18. It had been a very hot day, ..................... most of the people stayed indoors.
A. if C. because
B. so D. but

19. He was caned a few times on his palm .................... he spoke rudely to his teacher.
A. but C. because
B. so D. and

20. The tiger, tigress ............. their cubs were roaming freely in the jungle.
A. but C. because
B. and D. So

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