Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.

1. I am so tired ………………. I cannot stand.

a) that
b) to

2. Wisdom is better ……………….. riches.

a) then
b) than

3. He fled ……………….. he should be killed.

a) lest
b) so
c) that

4. The violin ……………… fiddle has become the leading instrument of the modern orchestra.

a) and
b) or

5. …………………… there is life, there is hope.

a) While
b) That

6. She is a very pretty woman, ………………. she squints a little.

a) while
b) only
c) as

7. …………………. somewhat pompous, he was a nice companion.

a) Though
b) Despite

8. The teachers of morality discourse like angels, …………………. they live like men.

a) or
b) but
c) since

9. Karim works hard ………………… Abdul works harder.

a) but
b) then
c) than

10. Men have fought ………………. died for their country.

a) and
b) but
c) or

Answers

1. I am so tired that I cannot stand.

2. Wisdom is better than riches.

3. He fled lest he should be killed.

4. The violin or fiddle has become the leading instrument of the modern orchestra.

5. While there is life, there is hope.

6. She is a very pretty woman, only she squints a little.

7. Though somewhat pompous, he was a nice companion.

8. The teachers of morality discourse like angels, but they live like men.

9. Karim works hard but Abdul works harder.

10. Men have fought and died for their country.