Exercises B1 : use Conjunctions in English (answers)

These exercises are based on the course on English conjunctions. You’ll practise using conjunctions like although, because, unless, and so that — no subjunctive required!

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Exercise 1 : Fill in the Conjunction

Complete each sentence with the correct conjunction from the course (although, because, unless, so that, while).

1. ___ English conjunctions do not require the subjunctive, they are often easier to use than their French equivalents.
2. She studied English conjunctions carefully ___ she could use them correctly in writing.
3. You will keep making mistakes with conjunctions ___ you practise them regularly.
4. He found English conjunctions straightforward ___ he already understood how they worked in French.

Correction

1. Although English conjunctions do not require the subjunctive, they are often easier to use than their French equivalents.
2. She studied English conjunctions carefully so that she could use them correctly in writing.
3. You will keep making mistakes with conjunctions unless you practise them regularly.
4. He found English conjunctions straightforward because he already understood how they worked in French.

Exercise 2 : Spot the Conjunction Error

Each sentence contains an error related to conjunction use in English. Identify and rewrite the correct sentence.

1. Although she understands the rule, but she still makes mistakes when writing.
2. He won't improve his English unless he doesn't practise every day.
3. She spoke slowly so that her students can understand the conjunction rules.
4. Despite he knew the answer, he stayed silent during the lesson.

Correction

1. Although she understands the rule, she still makes mistakes when writing.
2. He won't improve his English unless he practises every day.
3. She spoke slowly so that her students could understand the conjunction rules.
4. Although he knew the answer, he stayed silent during the lesson.

Exercise 3 : Choose the Correct Conjunction

Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence about English conjunction use at B1 level.

1. Unlike French bien que, the English conjunction although ___.
   • A) requires the verb to be in the subjunctive mood
   • B) is followed by a normal indicative verb form
   • C) can only be used at the end of a sentence
   • D) must always be paired with but in the same sentence
2. Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly according to the rules covered in the course?
   • A) Although it was raining, but we went for a walk.
   • B) We went for a walk although it was raining.
   • C) We went for a walk although it were raining.
   • D) Although it was raining, however we went for a walk.
3. A B1 learner coming from French might find English conjunctions easier because ___.
   • A) English conjunctions are always placed at the end of the clause
   • B) English conjunctions require the same subjunctive rules as French
   • C) English conjunctions do not require the subjunctive mood, unlike French equivalents
   • D) English has far fewer conjunctions than French
4. Which sentence uses unless correctly?
   • A) Unless you will study, you won't understand conjunctions.
   • B) Unless you study, you won't understand conjunctions.
   • C) Unless you don't study, you will understand conjunctions.
   • D) Unless you studied, you won't understand conjunctions.

Correction

1. B) is followed by a normal indicative verb form
2. B) We went for a walk although it was raining.
3. C) English conjunctions do not require the subjunctive mood, unlike French equivalents
4. B) Unless you study, you won't understand conjunctions.