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

Explanation

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

Q2. I’ll call you ___ I arrive at the hotel.

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

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.

Q3. ___ he apologized, she still felt upset.

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

Explanation

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

Q4. We left early ___ we didn’t want to miss the bus.

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

Explanation

“Because” gives the reason.

Q5. He was reading ___ the children were drawing quietly.

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

Explanation

Two actions at the same time → “while”.

Q6. ___ the roads were closed, we took a different route.

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

Explanation

“Since” meaning ‘because’ introduces the reason.

Q7. He failed the exam ___ he hadn’t studied enough.

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

Explanation

“Because” introduces the reason for failure.

Q8. I like swimming ___ my sister prefers hiking.

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

Explanation

“Whereas” contrasts two different facts.

Q9. You can’t access the lab ___ you wear safety goggles.

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

Explanation

“Unless” means ‘except if’.

Q10. She speaks Spanish ___ Portuguese fluently.

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

Explanation

Simple addition of two abilities → “and”.

Q11. ___ I enjoy city life, I sometimes miss the countryside.

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

Explanation

Concession between enjoying and missing.

Q12. She opened the windows ___ let some fresh air in.

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

Explanation

“And” simply adds another action in the sequence.

Q13. It was raining, ___ we stayed at home.

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

Explanation

“So” introduces a result or consequence.

Q14. She wanted to buy the coat, ___ it was too expensive.

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

Explanation

“But” shows contrast or an unexpected fact.

Q15. I was cooking ___ she was setting the table.

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

Explanation

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

Q16. Take a coat ___ it might get cold this evening.

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

Explanation

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

Q17. ___ it looked sunny, the temperature was close to zero.

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

Explanation

“Although” introduces a concession (surprising contrast).

Q18. I wanted to go for a run, ___ it started to snow.

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

Explanation

The second clause contrasts with the plan in the first.

Q19. The streets were icy, ___ the drivers slowed down.

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

Explanation

Cause → result relationship; “so” fits best.

Q20. The north is rainy, ___ the south is usually dry.

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

Explanation

“Whereas” contrasts two regions.

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