Conjunctions/Linking words

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3,4

Coordinating conjunctions ( coördinerende voegwoorden)maken het mogelijk om woorden van dezelfde grammaticale rang aan elkaar te plakken. 

A subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase that links a dependent clause to an independent clause. 

Clause: a group of words that contains a subject and a verb that have a relationship

Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunction 

My car has a radio _________ a CD player.

1. but
2. or
3. and

Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate heavy metal.

1. but
2. nor
3. or

Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly.

1. but
2. and
3. or

I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view from the top of this building.

1. and
2. yet
3. nor

I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late.

1. and
2. nor
3. for

Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream better?

1. or
2. nor
3. and

I have to go to work at six, _________ I’m waking up at four.

1. but
2. so
3. yet

I was on time, _________ everyone else was late.

1. so
2. but
3. for

Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _________ she takes the bus everywhere.

1. But
2. yet
3. so

Our trip to the museum was interesting, _________ there were several new artifacts on display.

1. but
2. for
3. yet

Complete each sentence using the correct subordinating conjunction 

I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona.

1. once
2. whenever
3. wherever

This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited.

1. where
2. when
3. how

_________ you win first place, you will receive a prize.

1. wherever
2. if
3. unless

You won’t pass the test _________ you study.

1. when
2. if
3. unless

I could not get a seat, _________ I came early.

1. as
2. though
3. when

We are leaving Wednesday _________ or not it rains.

1. if
2. whether
3. though

Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes.

1. so that
2. unless
3. or

The musicians delivered a rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed often.

1. though
2. as
3. once

She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her.

1. if
2. so
3. when

Write this down _________ you forget.

1. or
2. when
3. lest