Conjunctions

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English 2a

Conjunctions (voegwoorden)

Today

- Practicing conjunctions 

Goal

You improve your English speech by using conjunctions.

Why conjunctions?

So your sentences have a better flow. One good flowing sentence sounds more professional than two seperate ones.

Exercise 1

Choose the correct answers. Which conjunction fits best?

We started the first aid exam thirty minutes late ________ the external examiner got stuck in morning traffic.

1. because
2. though

Sam didn't need to show how to apply a dressing to a wound ________ that he had already passed that part of the exam.

1. as
2. so

________ Susie tried, she couldn't remember how to tie the knot on a sling.....

1. Although
2. However

Although Susie tried, she couldn't remember how to tie the knot on a sling ________ she had to make something up.

1. or
2. and

________ Mark remembered all of the steps, he made a mistake in the CPR order.

1. Since
2. Even though

Exercise 2

Fill in the missing conjunctions. 

since
- even - though / although - because - but - so - that - while - and

- Try your best

- Mistakes are fine!

I'll get you a cappuccino _______ I'm going to the coffee bar anyway.

She missed the start of the film _______ she had to work late.

Kaitlin was nervous about speaking in public, _______ she still went ahead with her talk.

Olaf washed his favourite shirt _______ he could wear it to the job interview.

There were other people talking _______ Jake was giving his presentation.

Think about it...

I didn't send the email. It isn't finished yet.

I didn't send the email because / since / for / as it isn't finished yet.

Think about it...

You asked for the papers. I got them for you.

You asked for the papers so I got them for you.

Think about it...

I finished the work. You were elsewhere.

I finished the work while you were elsewhere.

Class dismissed

No homework.

Good luck next week!