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Conjunctions (and / but / because / although / so / unless / while / whereas / since)

B1 grammar quiz on choosing the correct conjunction for addition, contrast, reason, result, time, and condition.

Level: B1 • Questions: 20

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Q1. ___ we moved to Berlin, we’ve made many new friends.

(A) Unless (B) Since (C) Although (D) So

Explanation

“Since” can mean ‘from the time when’.

Q2. I wanted to go for a run, ___ it started to snow.

(A) so (B) and (C) since (D) but

Explanation

The second clause contrasts with the plan in the first.

Q3. ___ I enjoy city life, I sometimes miss the countryside.

(A) So (B) Since (C) Unless (D) Although

Explanation

Concession between enjoying and missing.

Q4. He failed the exam ___ he hadn’t studied enough.

(A) so (B) and (C) because (D) while

Explanation

“Because” introduces the reason for failure.

Q5. Take a coat ___ it might get cold this evening.

(A) whereas (B) because (C) unless (D) while

Explanation

Reason for taking the coat is potential cold; use “because”.

Q6. I’ll call you ___ I arrive at the hotel.

(A) while (B) when (C) unless (D) since

Explanation

With a negative condition meaning ‘except if’: “unless I arrive” = except if I arrive (i.e., I’ll call if I don’t arrive). To avoid ambiguity, “unless” is used for conditional restriction here.

Q7. ___ it looked sunny, the temperature was close to zero.

(A) Although (B) So (C) And (D) Unless

Explanation

“Although” introduces a concession (surprising contrast).

Q8. She opened the windows ___ let some fresh air in.

(A) and (B) because (C) so (D) to

Explanation

“And” simply adds another action in the sequence.

Q9. She wanted to buy the coat, ___ it was too expensive.

(A) so (B) and (C) since (D) but

Explanation

“But” shows contrast or an unexpected fact.

Q10. I was cooking ___ she was setting the table.

(A) while (B) although (C) so (D) because

Explanation

“While” indicates two actions happening at the same time.

Q11. It was raining, ___ we stayed at home.

(A) unless (B) but (C) while (D) so

Explanation

“So” introduces a result or consequence.

Q12. He was reading ___ the children were drawing quietly.

(A) so (B) while (C) since (D) but

Explanation

Two actions at the same time → “while”.

Q13. ___ he apologized, she still felt upset.

(A) Because (B) So (C) Although (D) Whereas

Explanation

“Although” + clause shows concession: apology vs. still upset.

Q14. ___ the roads were closed, we took a different route.

(A) Whereas (B) And (C) But (D) Since

Explanation

“Since” meaning ‘because’ introduces the reason.

Q15. The north is rainy, ___ the south is usually dry.

(A) and (B) whereas (C) since (D) so

Explanation

“Whereas” contrasts two regions.

Q16. The streets were icy, ___ the drivers slowed down.

(A) so (B) and (C) but (D) while

Explanation

Cause → result relationship; “so” fits best.

Q17. I like swimming ___ my sister prefers hiking.

(A) whereas (B) so (C) since (D) and

Explanation

“Whereas” contrasts two different facts.

Q18. We left early ___ we didn’t want to miss the bus.

(A) although (B) because (C) whereas (D) while

Explanation

“Because” gives the reason.

Q19. She speaks Spanish ___ Portuguese fluently.

(A) and (B) whereas (C) so (D) but

Explanation

Simple addition of two abilities → “and”.

Q20. You can’t access the lab ___ you wear safety goggles.

(A) unless (B) so (C) while (D) and

Explanation

“Unless” means ‘except if’.

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