Conjunctions Exercise

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction.

1. The blacksmith’s forge was ……………………. hot that we couldn’t get near it. (so / very / too)
2. Don’t feel hurt …………………… she forgot your name. (as / because / so)
3. She is so forgetful ……………………… she has to make a note of everything. (as / that)
4. It may be his high blood pressure ………………………. gives him such a reddish complexion. (that / what)
5. We know you have money, ……………………… you don’t have to flaunt it. (so / as / that)
6. The wet match fizzled …………………….. didn’t light. (and / but)
7. Separate the cats ……………………… they start fighting. (as / when / if)
8. The doctor’s fee was higher ………………………. we expected. (than / then / rather than)
9. A son owes a debt to the man ………………………. fathered him. (who / which / whom)

Answers

1. The blacksmith’s forge was so hot that we couldn’t get near it.
2. Don’t feel hurt because she forgot your name.
3. She is so forgetful that she has to make a note of everything.
4. It may be his high blood pressure that gives him such a reddish complexion.
5. We know you have money, so you don’t have to flaunt it.
6. The wet match fizzled but didn’t light.
7. Separate the cats if / when they start fighting.
8. The doctor’s fee was higher than we expected.
9. A son owes a debt to the man who fathered him.