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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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Conjunction
Complete each sentence with the correct conjunction from the course (although, because, unless, so that, while).
- ___ English conjunctions do not require the subjunctive, they are often easier to use than their French equivalents.
- She studied English conjunctions carefully ___ she could use them correctly in writing.
- You will keep making mistakes with conjunctions ___ you practise them regularly.
- He found English conjunctions straightforward ___ he already understood how they worked in French.
Correction
- Although English conjunctions do not require the subjunctive, they are often easier to use than their French equivalents.
- She studied English conjunctions carefully so that she could use them correctly in writing.
- You will keep making mistakes with conjunctions unless you practise them regularly.
- He found English conjunctions straightforward because he already understood how they worked in French.
Exercice 2 — Spot the Conjunction Error
Each sentence contains an error related to conjunction use in English. Identify and rewrite the correct sentence.
- Although she understands the rule, but she still makes mistakes when writing.
- He won't improve his English unless he doesn't practise every day.
- She spoke slowly so that her students can understand the conjunction rules.
- Despite he knew the answer, he stayed silent during the lesson.
Correction
- Although she understands the rule, she still makes mistakes when writing.
- He won't improve his English unless he practises every day.
- She spoke slowly so that her students could understand the conjunction rules.
- Although he knew the answer, he stayed silent during the lesson.
Exercice 3 — Choose the Correct Conjunction
Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence about English conjunction use at B1 level.
- Unlike French bien que, the English conjunction although ___.
- Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly according to the rules covered in the course?
- A B1 learner coming from French might find English conjunctions easier because ___.
- Which sentence uses unless correctly?
Correction
- B) is followed by a normal indicative verb form
- B) We went for a walk although it was raining.
- C) English conjunctions do not require the subjunctive mood, unlike French equivalents
- B) Unless you study, you won't understand conjunctions.
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