What are conjunctions?

Conjunctions join words or groups of words together. Some common conjunctions are and, that, because, but, if, or, as, than, and when.

And - He is learning English and French.

That - She said that she was ill.

Because - She doesn't eat meat or fish because she is vegetarian.

But - The film was long, but entertaining.

If - We're having a picnic tomorrow, if it's sunny.

Or - Would you like tea or coffee?

As - He fell over as he tried to run away

Than - It was much better than I expected.

When - I'll take you out for dinner when I get paid.

Now choose the best conjunction to complete each sentence:

• 1) She lost her phone ___ she was at the party.
  
  or
  than
  when
  
  
• 2) There are some apples ___ oranges in the bowl.
  
  and
  because
  but
  
  
• 3) I'd rather go out ___ stay at home.
  
  when
  than
  or
  
  
• 4) I didn't know ___ she was pregnant.
  
  that
  when
  as
  
  
• 5) John has a suntan ___ he went to Hawaii.
  
  because
  when
  or
  
  
• 6) ___ I was leaving, it started raining.
  
  But
  As
  If
  
  
• 7) I want to go, ___ I have to work.
  
  that
  but
  than
  
  
• 8) You can either have chicken ___ fish.
  
  or
  that
  but
  
  
• 9) ___ we have time, we should go for a walk.
  
  That
  But
  If