Prepositions and conjunctions exercise

Complete the given sentences using an appropriate conjunction or preposition.

1. I have bought a chicken ……………….. Peter comes.

a) in case

b) in case of

2. We were late ……………………. the rain.

a) because

b) because of

3. She failed the exam ………………….. working hard.

a) though

b) in spite of

c) although

4. He was asked to vacate the room ………………. he hadn’t paid the rent.

a) though

b) because

c) because of

5. Will you wait here ………………. I return?

a) till

b) until

c) Either could be used here

6. ……………… you work hard you will not succeed.

a) Unless

b) If

7. She asked me ……………… I would come.

a) if

b) whether

c) that

8. I want to know ……………… she is angry with me.

a) why

b) that

c) Either could be used here

9. I have bought all ………………. you need.

a) that

b) what

c) Either could be used here

10. She married him ………………. her family was against their relationship.

a) though

b) although

c) Either could be used here

Answers

1. I have bought a chicken in case Peter comes.

2. We were late because of the rain.

3. She failed the exam in spite of working hard.

4. He was asked to vacate the room because he hadn’t paid the rent.

5. Will you wait here till / until I return?

6. Unless you work hard you will not succeed.

7. She asked me if / whether I would come.

8. I want to know why she is angry with me.

9. I have bought all that you need.

10. She married him although her family was against their relationship.