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NGỌCHÀ- MINHĐỨC

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COINMUNCTION
INTERJECTION

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NGỌC HÀ - MINH ĐỨC

BÀI T Ậ P NGỮ P H Á P TIẾNG ANH
LIỀN T ừ - THÁN T ừ
ENGLSSK GnAMMAR EXERCISES
CQNƯUNCTIONS - 1NTẼRJECTI0NS

NHÀ XUẤT BẢN DÂN TRÍ


CONJUNCTION - LIÊN TỪ
E x e r c ise 1. R e w r ite th e s e s e n te n c e s w ith su ita b le
c o n ju n c tio n s. (Viết lại những câu sau đây dùng liên từ

thích hợp)
1. We know him. We know his íriends.

2. The coat was soft. The coat was warm.
3. It is stupid to do that. It is quite unnecessary.
4. I wanted to go. He wanted to stay.
5. Your arguments are strong. They don’t convince me.
6. You can go there by bus. You can go there by train.
7. I was íeeling tired. I went to bed when I got home.
E x e r c ise 2. F ill in e a c h gap w ith a su ỉta b le
c o n ju n c tio n s. (Điền vào chỗ trống bằng những liên tù

thích hợp)
1. 1*11 come and see you......... I leave for Moscow.
2. He will tell you........ you get home.
3. I can’t express my opinion........ I know the fact.
4. We started very early..... we should miss the train.
5. He will stay here........ you come.
6.............he tried hard, he wasn’t successíul.
7. He worked late last night........ he might be free to go
away tomorrow.
8. The room i s ........ small.........we can’t all get in.
9.............you had left earlier, you would have caught the
train.
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10. The road seems longer.........I thought.
11 ........ it rained hard, we played the match.
12 ........ you may go, he won’t forget you.
E x e r c is e 3. R e w r ite t h e s e s e n t e n c e s w ith g iv e n
c o n n e c tiv e w o r d s. (Viết lại các câu sau đây sử dụng


các từ nối cho sẵn)
1. They got married. They had to learn to manage th eir
own home. (after)
2. He went crazy. His wife burnt his breakfast. (when)
3. You can hear what I’m saying. You keep quiet. (if)
4. I won’t invite my classmates to a party. I know them
well. (until)
5. He arrived home. I had already cleaned the house. (by
the tiroe)
6. The first quiz was easy. This one is extremelly difíĩcult. (whereas)
7. She’s snobbish. People like her. (yet)
8. We’re broke. We can’t buy anything. (since)
9. He failed. He won’t give up his ideals. (even though)
10. He fell asleep. He was watching the íilm. (while)
E x e r c is e 4. F ill in th e b ỉa n k s w ith t h e s e w o r d s .
(Điền vào chỗ trống các từ) a lth o u g h , a n d , b e c a u s e ,
b u t, o r, s in c e , so , u n le s s , n n til, w h e n .

1. Things were d iíĩe re n t____ I was young.
2. I do i t ____ I like it.
3. Let us wait h e re ____ the rain stops.
4. You cannot be a law y er____ you have a law degree.
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5. That was y ears____ years ago.
6. She has not called____ she left last week.
7. I saw him leaving an hour____ two ago.
8. This is an expensive____ very useful book.
9. We were getting tire d ____ we stopped for a rest.

10. He was an g ry ____ he heard when happened.
11. Walk quickly____ you will be late.
12. He had to re tire ____ of ill health.
13. We will go swimming next Sunday____ it’s raining.
14. I heard a noise____ I turned the light on.
15. Would you like a coíĩee____ tea?
16. Do you know ____ she will arrive?
1 7 . ___ the car is old it still runs well.
18. Do you want a p e n ____ a bit of paper?
19. I would like to g o ____ I am too busy.
20. She will die___ the doctors operate immediately.
E x e r c ise 5. P o in t o u t th e co n ju n ctio n s in th e
fo llo w in g s e n te n c e s a n d State w h e th e r th e y are
c o o r d in a tin g or su b o r d in a tin g . (Chỉ ra những liên từ

trong các câu sau và xét xem chúng là loại liên từ kết hợp
(coordinating) hay liên từ phụ thuộc (subordinating))
1. You will succeed if you work harder.
2. We arrived after they left.
3. I waited till he returned from oữice.
4. Bread and milk is wholesome food.
5. You will not get the prize unless you deserve it.


6. Do not go before I return from the m arket.
7. I can’t lend you any money, for I have none.
8. Since you have apologized we will not take any further actions against you.
9. The thief íled lest he should be caught.
10. I will be upset if you don’t accept my invitation.
11. She didn’t come because you didn’t invite her.

12. He is sm arter than his boss.
13. My grandfather died when I was a child.
14. Please stay here till I return.
15. He asked whether he could go.
16. Give me something to drink, else I shall die of th irst.
17. He deserved the prize, for he worked really hard.
18. We can travel by land or air.
19. E ither you are wrong or I am.
20. I hear th a t you are working for a m ulti-national
company.
E x e r c is e 6. In th e s e n t e n c e s b e lo w , p ic k o u t th e
C o o r d in a tin g C o n ju n c tio n s (th e fir s t One is d o n e
fo r y o u ). (Trong các câu dưới đây, hãy chọn ra các liền

từ kết nối (câu thứ nhất đã được làm))
1. I liked the fried rice as well as the steamed rice. (as
well as)
2. We were fully rested so we walked. (...........)
3. My íriend is strong but he cannot swim. (............)
4. I did not sleep last night but I am ready to hike down
into the Grand Canyon. (................ )
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5. She better get the job done, otherwise her boss will
íìre her. (....................)
6. Go to sleep while you have the chance. (...............)
7. I must go to work or I will not get paid. (.............. )
8. The bananas as well as the mangoes do not taste good
here in Thailand. (........................)

9. The dog wagged his tail yet he bit me on my leg.

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( ................ . ...................... )

10. I usually sleep while my wife is at work.

(.......... )

11. You can take a bus or a bus to Bangkok.

(.......... )

12. Eat more fat, othenvise you will lose weight. (........... )
13. He is slow thereíore he will not win the race. (............ )
14. The kids were very loud during the class yet the
teacher did not tell them to be quiet. (................. )
15. He had a full plate of chicken but he still wanted
more. (....................)
E x e r c ise 7. In e a c h o f th e fo llo w in g se n te n c e s,
id e n t iiy th e c o o r d in a tin g co n ju n ctio n . (Trong mỗi

câu sau đây, hãy xác định các liên từ kết hợp)
1. The litter of puppies was calm yet noisy when I peered
into the crate.
2. You or I should make sure the smoke alarm batteries
are changed.
3. We took the local roads to the City for we knew the
expressway would have trĩìc.

4. The dancer moved with great fl ui di ty yet without
passion.
5. Ken and Rona arrived early so they could get good
seats for the symphony.
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6. Rhonda wanted to go back to íínish her degree in
nursing, so she freed up three evenings a week for her
classes.
7. Last week’s w eather was rainy, but the íorecast is
calling for sunny skies this week.
8. He shivered, for the pool w ater was cold.
9. For lunch you need a sandwich or salad, not just junk
food.
10. The hikers were tired but eager to move on.
E x e r c is e
8.
In sert
a c c e p ta b le
c o r r e la t iv e
c o n ju n c tỉo n s in to th e fo llo w in g s e n t e n c e s . (Điền

liên từ kết hợp phù hợp vào các câu sau đây)
1. She h a s ___ s ix ____ seven years of Service with us.
2. _____S tan ley _____ Josh play drums.
3. _____ you decide on the red ____ choose the blue
makes no diíTerence to me.
4. Caroline____ forgot where M att lives,_____ lost his
cell phone number.

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5. _______ Holly will have to try harder ______ she
will have to move down to a diíĩerent level.
6. This lemon chiffon pie i s ___ creamy____ low-calorie.
7. ____ you call the hall to make the arrangem ents
____ you risk losing your $100 deposit.
8. It is u n c le a r____ the cable bill will come on time
____ I will have to go to the oíĩice to pay it.
9. The fee in clu d es____ d rin k s _____ gratuity at th is
establishment.
10. At the birthday party, Kim serv ed ______ barbecued
r i b s ________ steak.
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E x ercise 9. C reate a n e w sen te n c e w ith th e clau ses
an d a su b ord in atin g conju nction. (Tạo một câu mới với

một mệnh đề ưà một liên từ phụ thuộc)
1. Soccer is becoming popular. Baseball is all the rage.
2. The sailboat was stranded. There was not enough wind.
3. Louise will sleep soundly. Her alarm clock has gone off.
4. The horse won’t get out of its stall. You lock the door.
5. Dr. Kroger has high expectations of his students. They
work hard.
E x e r c ise 10. P u t co n ju n c tio n : and, bu t, or, so. Điền

các liên từ: and, but, or, so.
1. I’m going to go shopping on Sun d a y ................... buy
some new clothes.

2. I’ve just eaten d in n e r............... Fm not hungry.
3. Why don’t you ring Sue .................. íind out what
time she’s Corning over tonight?
4. Don’t tell John about his birthday party .................
you’ll spoil the surprise.
5. I have been saving my money this y e a r.............. next
year I plan to take a long holiday in Europe.
6........................... : Do you want anything else can I go
home now?
7. I love to travel ............ I hate travelling by bus.
8. I like living in the City ....................my brother prefers living in the country.
9. Betty’s just got a promotion at w o rk ................ she’s
very happy.
10. Father to Son: You’re thirty now. Don’t you think it’s
time th at you settled dow n.............. got married?
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11. Tom got a great Christmas bonus from work this year
................he and his family can have a good vacation
this year.
12. It’s late. You should go to bed now .................... you’ll
be tired tomorrow.
13. The taxi stopped at the train s ta tio n ................... two
men got out of it.
14. I was in the area ............ I thought I’d drop in and
say hello.
15. I really hate to have to sell my c a r .................... I need
the money.
16. My friend fell down the s ta ir s ................. sprained his

ankle.
17. The departm ent store closed at six o’c lo c k ................
everyone went home.
18. I won’t be home for Christmas .................. I will be
there for New Year’s.
19. Julia was very angry with T o m ......................she w ent
for a long walk to cool down.
20. Can you stop at the shop .......................... get some
milk on your way home from work?
21. Are you busy this w eekend............... do you have some
free time? I need some help moving to my new house.
22. You’ve been working hard in the garden all day. Why
don’t you sit d o w n ..........................r il bring you a nice
cold drink.
23. Nobody was home when I rang Jenny .....................I
left a message for her.
24. I’ve been d ietin g ................ I’m not losing any weight.
25. Will you eat th at last chocolate b isc u it................. will
you leave it for me?
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26. It’s raining. Wear your raincoat................. you don’t
get wet.
27. 1’m sorry I missed your birthday party Alan, my car
broke dow n............ took me hours to walk to a phone.
28. Bill graduated íirst in his class at University..............
his parents bought him a new car.
29. We left very early this morning for our holiday...........
there was still a trĩìc jam on the freeway.

30. I had a very boring weekend, I just sat around the
house...................did nothing.
31. Can I help you with t h a t ................. are you all right?
32. Would you rather stay home to n ig h t.............. would
you rather go out?
33. John may have built this house by him self................
he hired an architect to design it.
34. Is this Seat already ta k e n ................ can I sit there?
35. Your sister rang today.......she didn’t leave a message.
36. You had better h u rry ............. you’ll be late for work.
E x e r c ise 11. P le a s e c o m p le te th e fo llo w in g
s e n te n c e s w ith th e a p p ro p ria te con ju n ction (s). (Hãy

hoàn thành các câu sau đây với các liên từ thích hợp)
1. I want to go to the superm arket_____ buy milk, but
I ean’t _____ my daughter took the car.
2. Can you come over and help me paint my house
you finish class today?
3. I won’t tell you the answ er_______ you give it a try
otherwise you will not leam anything.
4. _______ I watch romantic movies I will cry _______
I am a very emotional person.
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5. Suzy can have a piece of c a k e _______ she can choose
to have some pie.
6. Today Ron is b u sy ______ he will not be Corning to
the hospital to visit you.
7. Robin has promised to take Jill o u t_______ he w ants

to go to the basketball game with Cliff tonight.
8. _____ I would love to take you up on your offer, I
think I will have to p a s s _______ I have other obligations tonight.
9. Julie was a party girl ____ she was in U niveuity
_______ she stayed out very late each night.
10. O il_____ water do not m ix ,______ the density of oil
is lighter than water.
11. Kyle is skipping c la s s _______ he can line up to buy
concert tickets.
12. I can help y o u_______ I íinish my own work.
1 3 . ____ I am driving I don’t like people disturbing me.
14. Johnny must pass his driving exam ination_______
to be able to drive by himself.
E x e r c ise 12. C o m b in e th e s e n t e n c e s u s in g th e
s u b o r d in a tỉn g c o n ju n c tio n s in p a r e n th e s e s . (Nối các

cảu sau đây, sử dụng các liên từ phụ thuộc cho trong ngoặc)
1. I took my umbrella. It was raining. (as)
2. Some apples are red. Others are green. (while)
3. The boat could not move. There was no wind. (since)
4. Suríĩng is fun. It can be dangerous. (though)
5. You should stay away from bears. They are dangeròus.
(because)
6. Deer are cute. They eat all your flowers. (although)
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E x e r c ise 13. C hoose th e b e st a n sw er. (Chọn câu trả

lời chính xác nhất)

1. I like chicken____ not ílsh.
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. ưntil

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 m o th er____ 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 íĩxed
she would have to walk.
A. But


B. And

c. Nor

D. Or

E. Either

7. Luke was late to the p a rty _____ his car broke down
on the highway.
A. If

B. Because

c. While

D. Although

E. Where
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E x e r c is e 14. C h o o se th e c o iý u n c t io n t h a t fits b e s t .

(Chọn liên từ thích hợp nhất)
1. I will go to the concert, b u t_______ you go as well.
only if
unless
only but
2. I brought along a sandw ich,_____ I get hungry.

therefore
in case
only if
3. _______ she calls me, I feel very happy.
Thereíore
So th at
Whenever
4. Take this photo,______ you can remember me.
while
so th at
although
5. I will not talk to h im _______ he apologizes for w hat
he did.
until
while
because
6. 1*11 íínd you,_____ _ you are.
where
wherever
thereíore
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7. She sp o k e_______ she knew what she was talking
about, but she didn’t.
until
although
as if
8. _____ the police arrived, we had to end the party.
Until


Once
Although
9. I couldn’t íĩgure o u t_____ he said what he said.
why
once
because
10. I bought you a birthday c ard _______ I like you.
while
because
why
E x ercise 15. C hoose th e b est conjunction for each
se n te n c e . (Chọn liến từ thích hợp nhất cho mỗi câu sau đây)

1. _______ it was raining, I didn’t get wet.
A. Although

B. Because

2. Jun couldn’t buy any Christmas presents,_______ he
didn’t have any money.
A. even though

B.because

3. _______ my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to
stay at home for my vacations.
A. Whereas

B. Since

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4. Jerry passed the exam íìrst time, _______ I had to
retake it three times.
A. as

B. while

5. I will be late today,_______ my car has broken down.
A. because

B. though

6. _______ Mei Li doesn’t speak English, she can’t go to
university in Canada.
A. Whereas

B. Since

7. Paula got the jo b ,_____ she had no experience.
A. as

B. even though

8. I don’t drink coíĩee,_____ it makes me nervous.
A. as

B. although


E x e r c is e 16. C h o o se th e b e s t a n s w e r . (Chọn câu trả

lời thích hợp)
1. Karen is ric h ;____ , her cousin Kate is poor.
A. therịre
B. however

c. otherwise
2. You’d better take a ta x i.____ , you’ll arrive late.
A. Consequently
B. Furthermore

c. Otherwise
3. I enjoy reading this new m agazine.____ , it has good
articles.
A. Moreover
B. Nevertheless

c. However
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4. Jack wasn’t tire d .____ , he took a nap.
A. Othervvise
B. Hence

c. Nevertheless
5. Phil was not thirsty; ___ , he drank fìve glasses of
water.
A. however

B. moreover

c. furthermore
6. The kids didn’t study.____ , they failed the course.
A. Thereíore
B. Nonetheless

c. Otherwise
7. The weather was terrib le.____ , we decided to delay
our trip.
A. Furthermore
B. Besides

c. Thereíore
8. You must buy the tick ets;____ , we won’t be able to
see that play.
A. otherwise
B. although

c. besides
9. The neighborhood isn’t very interesting. I like the
house,____ .
A. moreover
B :thus

c. though
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10. We live in the same building;_____ , we hardly see

each other.
A. however
B. therefore

c. íurthermore
11. He didn’t earn enough money. _________ his wife
decided to get a job.
A. Moreover
B. Therịre

c. Although
12. T hat house isn’t big enough for us, a n d __ , it’s too
expensive.
A. íurthermore
B. hence

c. although
13. We have plenty of money and w orkers;__ , we hope
to finish the house remodeling soon.
A. nevertheless
B. unless

c. thus
14. She’s extremely ric h ;__ , she’s not snobbish.
A. hence
B. however

c. othenvise
15. It was a windy and rainy n ig h t._____ , I decided to
go out.

A. nevertheless
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B. othervvise

c. hence
E x e r c ise 17. C h oose th e c o n n e c tin g w ord th at
c o m p le te s th e s e n te n c e s m ea n ỉn g fu lỉy . (Chọn từ nối

để hoàn thành các câu sau sao cho có nghĩa)
1. I don’t k n o w __ you want to meet that lady. She’s
such a snob.
that

why

when

2. He looks__ he were sick.
even if

even though

as if

as though

3. He ask ed __ he could smoke a cigarette.
whether


if

what

that

4. He in sists__ I be there.
if

that

as if

5. He punished the little boy____ put salt in his coíĩee.
who

which

whenever

6. It was raining h a rd ____ we left the ĩìce.
where

when

although

7. He’ll have the work done____ that you arrive.
when


after

by the time

8. _____ I was saying, how many of you want to attend
the conference?
As

So

For

9. He must be ric h ,____ he spends a lot of money on
giíts for his girlíriend.
but

for

in order to
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10. We have been having problems with the h e a te r_____
we bought it.
when

while

since


1 1 . __ he said did not please us.
That

Which

W hat

12. I liked the c a r ,__ I bought it.
so

for

even so

13. The p ictu re___ is hanging over my bed was painted
by an a rt student.
which

who

whom

14. Her parents will be very h a p p y ___ she passes with
ílying colors.
so th at

if

though


E x e r c is e 18. C h o o se t h e b e s t a n s w e r . (Chọn câu trả

lời thích hợp)
1. Do you think this is som ething__ can be successful?
A. who
B. th at

c .__
2. Don’t go o u t__ you’ve combed your h a ir.
A. as
B. while

c. until
3. Make sure you close all the w indow s___ it starts to
rain.
A. after
B. bịre

c. for
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4. I think I know __ he íailed the FCE exam.
A. why
B. until

c. where
5. ____ I had known how much I would disappoint him,
I woudn’t have done it.

A. Whether
B. When

c. If
6. ________it starts to rain, come inside.
A. As soon as
B. While

c. Whether
7. My ửiend Racim,_________ lives in Canada, has an
Algerían passport.
A. whose
B. who

c. that
8. It’s usually quite simple to cross the border between
the Switzerland and Germany__ these two countries
have friendly relations.
A. yet
B. and

c. because
9. _________ a university protessor returns from a sabbatical leave, he should be better qualiíied.
A. Until
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B. When

c. Even though

10. She’s _____ a stupid w om an_________ nobody likes
to be with her.
A. such...that
B. such...as

c. so...that
E x e r c is e 19. C h o o s e a n d , but, or, so. (Chọn and, but

hoặc so)
1. We will visit Australia .............New Zealand during
our next vacation.
A. and

B. but

c. so

2. My teeth were h u r tin g ........I made an appointm ent
to go the dentist.
A. or

B. so

c. but

3. Have you seen ............. heard the latest musical by
Andrew Lloyd Webber?
A. but

B. so


c. or

4. I wanted to go to the rock concert.........all the tickets
were already sold.
A. so

B. but

c. and

5. I wanted to eat sushi for dinner ......... I went to a
Japanese restaurant.
A. but

B. so

c. or

6. I wanted to eat fish for lu n c h .........the fish and chip
shop had closed for the day.
A. ’or
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B. but

c. so


7. I am going to do my homework........ take a shower

when I get home from school.
A. and

B. but

c. so

8. My father wanted to watch a soccer match on television
............ my mother was already watching another
program.
A. but

B. so

c. or

9. My brother wanted to buy a novel ........ he went to
the book store after he íinished work.
A. so

B. or

c. but

1 0 .1 wanted to visit my grandmother last w eek........she
had an accident and had to be taken to hospital.
A. but

B. or


c. so

E x e r c ise 20. C h oose th e b e s t a n sw er. (Chọn câu trả

lời thích hợp)
1. Phillipa is really t h in _____ eating like a horse!
a. however
b. in spite of
c. although
d. addition to
2. I didn’t really enjoy myself. Steve,________, seemed
to be having the time of his life.
a. however
b. although
c. in spite of
d. despite
3. Whenever they go on holiday John likes to drive,
Susan preíers to íly - she says it’s quicker.
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a. although
b. in spite of
c. despite
d. whereas
4. In spite of never having played cards before, she
won all the money!
a. yet
b. never
c. didn’t

d. still
5. Sue went to w o rk _____ íeeling ill.
a. despite
b. although
c. whereas
d. however
6. Kevin’s been a vegetarian for y e a rs ,______ he still
eats fish!
a. despite
b. in spite of
c. although
d. hovvever
E x e r c is e 21. D e c id e w h e th e r e o iỹ u n c tio n s a r e
c o o r d in a te o r n o t. (Xác định xem những liên từ sau là

liên từ kết hợp hay không phải)
1. I didn’t have the money to go on vacation, YET I w ent
anyway.
A. coordinate conjunetion
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
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2. We could go on a picnic IF you want.
A. coordinate conjunction
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
3. I will graduate on time FOR I íìnished my thesis early.
A. coordinate conjunction
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
4. They didn’t invite us to the party EYEN THOUGH we

invited them to ours.
A. coordinate conjunction
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
5. He đidn’t run in the raee, NOR did he wish to.
A. coordinate conjunction
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
6. He didn’t ask her out BECAUSE he was too shy.
A. còordinate conjunction
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
7. It was obvious that he could have helped her move,
BUT he didn’t.
A. coordinate conjunction
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
8. WHENEVER we go to the movies, we buy popcorn.
A. coordinate conjunction
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
9. They had the wedding in June, AND then they went
on a honeymoon.
A. coordinate conjunction
B. NOT a coordinate conjunction
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