[50 quiz questions] Connectives questions and answer

Some people ____ were invited to the party couldn't come.

who

whom

which

that

✅

She wanted to go to the concert, _____ she didn't have enough money.

for

but

so

and

✅

The team practiced for hours each day, _____ they still lost the championship.

yet

for

and

so

✅

You can take the bus to work, _____ you can drive your own car.

or

and

nor

but

✅

I need to finish this report tonight, _____ I won't get the promotion.

or

for

so

yet

✅

She finished her homework _____ went to bed early.

and

but

so

or

✅

Please listen carefully _____ take notes during the lecture.

and

then

while

also

✅

The book was informative _____ engaging, making it perfect for beginners.

and

yet

as well as

plus

✅

He needs to pay his bills _____ call the insurance company before Friday.

and

after

moreover

besides

✅

The movie was not interesting _____ was it particularly well-acted.

nor

and

neither

or

✅

She had never visited Paris _____ had she ever been to Rome.

nor

and

neither

also

✅

_____ the CEO _____ the board members approved the risky investment.

Neither...nor

Not...or

Both...and

Either...or

✅

I don't eat meat, _____ do I consume dairy products.

nor

and

or

neither

✅

She was tired _____ she continued working until midnight.

but

and

so

or

✅

I wanted to buy the new phone, _____ it was too expensive.

but

and

because

therefore

✅

Some people who ____ invited to the party couldn't come.

were

was

are

being

✅

He didn't study for the exam, _____ he failed it.

so

but

and

yet

✅

I need to decide ______ I'll take the train or drive to work tomorrow.

whether

either

if

when

✅

You can choose the blue shirt ______ the red one; both would look nice.

or

and

but

either

✅

You must submit your application by Friday, ______ you won't be considered for the position.

or

and

so

otherwise

✅

______ you help me move this weekend, ______ I'll have to hire professionals.

Either...or

Neither...nor

Both...and

If...then

✅

She has studied for hours, _____ she still doesn't understand the concept.

yet

but

and

so

✅

He is a very talented musician, _____ he rarely performs in public.

yet

although

however

because

✅

The movie received terrible reviews, _____ it became a box office success.

yet

nevertheless

therefore

while

✅

I've explained the problem repeatedly, _____ nobody seems to understand.

yet

still

even though

or

✅

The weather was beautiful, _____ we decided to have a picnic in the park.

so

therefore

because

yet

✅

He forgot to set his alarm, _____ he was late for the important meeting.

so

and

since

but

✅

The company lost several major clients, _____ they had to reduce their staff.

so

consequently

although

or

✅

The instructions were not clear, _____ many students made the same mistake.

so

thus

while

for

✅

I brought an umbrella ______ it was raining heavily.

as

when

so

although

✅

She couldn't attend the meeting ______ she had a doctor's appointment.

as

since

while

if

✅

______ it was getting late, we decided to postpone the discussion.

As

Because

Once

Unless

✅

They had to reschedule the outdoor event ______ the weather forecast predicted thunderstorms.

as

until

though

whenever

✅

I haven't seen that movie ______ it was released last year.

since

as

because

although

✅

______ you're already here, you might as well join us for dinner.

Since

When

If

While

✅

We had to cancel our beach trip ______ the weather report predicted severe storms.

since

unless

until

though

✅

I will not send you any more emails ______ you haven't responded to my previous messages.

since

after

whether

whenever

✅

She couldn't attend the meeting _____ she was ill.

because

since

although

so

✅

_____ the traffic was heavy, we arrived late for the concert.

Because

While

Unless

Therefore

✅

He studied all night _____ he wanted to pass the exam.

because

until

even though

nevertheless

✅

The match was cancelled _____ it started raining heavily.

because

as soon as

whenever

despite

✅

The restaurant was fully booked, _____ we had to eat somewhere else.

therefore

although

meanwhile

because

✅

The train was delayed due to bad weather; _____ we missed our connecting flight.

therefore

however

otherwise

since

✅

The costs exceeded our budget; _____, the project had to be postponed.

therefore

nevertheless

similarly

whereas

✅

I am allergic to peanuts; _____, I cannot eat this dessert.

therefore

furthermore

despite

indeed

✅

_____ it was raining heavily, they still went for their morning run.

Though

Because

Therefore

While

✅

She enjoyed the movie, _____ she had already read the book.

though

since

furthermore

unless

✅

The hiking trail was quite difficult; we completed it, _____.

though

however

nevertheless

yet

✅

_____ he had studied for weeks, he still failed the examination.

Though

Meanwhile

Unless

Consequently

✅

_____ the heavy traffic, they arrived at the meeting on time.

Despite

Although

However

Because of

✅

She continued her outdoor training program _____ the freezing temperatures.

in spite of

even if

due to

regardless

✅

_____ his lack of experience, the company decided to hire him.

Despite

Though

Even with

Owing to

✅

_____ all the difficulties they faced, the team completed the project ahead of schedule.

In spite of

Nevertheless

Because of

Even though

✅

She studied extra hours _____ she would pass the exam.

so that

because

although

since

✅

They left early _____ they could avoid the traffic.

so that

even if

as though

unless

✅

I'm saving money _____ I can buy a new laptop.

so that

therefore

meanwhile

whereas

✅

He spoke slowly _____ everyone could understand him.

so that

in case

as if

however

✅

He studied for hours _____ pass the difficult exam.

in order to

to

so that

for

✅

She went to the library _____ research for her project.

to

for

in order for

so as

✅

Many students attend evening classes _____ improve their job prospects.

to

in order that

for

so to

✅

The company invested in new technology _____ increase productivity and reduce costs.

in order to

to

so as to

for to

✅

You won't be able to attend the conference _____ you register by tomorrow.

unless

if

until

even if

✅

_____ you study regularly, you will improve your grades.

If

Unless

Although

Since

✅

_____ you finish your homework, you can't go to the party.

Unless

If

Even though

While

✅

_____ it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the outdoor event.

If

Unless

As long as

Even if

✅

The movie received excellent reviews; _____, ticket sales were disappointing.

however

therefore

furthermore

consequently

✅

She studied for weeks before the exam; _____, she failed to achieve a passing grade.

however

moreover

thus

indeed

✅

_____ she had limited experience, she was offered the job because of her impressive interview.

Although

However

Nevertheless

Since

✅

She listens to music _____ she works on her assignments.

while

after

before

since

✅

The children always wash their hands _____ they eat their meals.

before

after

while

until

✅

The doctor checked her emails _____ waiting for the next patient to arrive.

while

after

when

since

✅

He always takes a shower _____ he returns from his morning jog.

after

while

before

as

✅

We'll start the meeting _____ everyone arrives.

when

while

until

since

✅

_____ leaving the house, always check that all windows are closed.

Before

After

When

While

✅

She recognized her old friend immediately _____ she saw him at the reunion.

when

before

after

since

✅

_____ attending the lecture, students should complete the assigned readings.

Before

When

While

After

✅

_____ the CEO _____ the board members approved the new business strategy.

Both ... and

Either ... or

Neither ... nor

Not only ... but also

✅

You can _____ take the train _____ drive to the conference center.

either ... or

both ... and

whether ... or

neither ... nor

✅

_____ the documentary _____ the feature film won any awards at the festival.

Neither ... nor

Not only ... but also

Both ... and

Either ... or

✅

The manager will decide _____ we should launch the product in May _____ wait until June.

whether ... or

either ... or

both ... and

not only ... but also

✅

The new employee _____ arrived on time _____ completed all her training modules on the first day.

not only ... but also

both ... and

either ... or

whether ... or

✅

_____ my parents _____ my siblings could attend my graduation ceremony.

Neither ... nor

Either ... or

Not only ... but also

Both ... and

✅

_____ finish your homework now _____ stay after school to complete it.

Either ... or

Both ... and

Whether ... or

Neither ... nor

✅

The company _____ increased employee salaries _____ improved health benefits in the new contract.

both ... and

either ... or

neither ... nor

not only ... but also

✅