Ejercicios: Conjunctions

1. ___ the initial setbacks, the project was a success. a) Despite b) Whereas c) Unless

2. He accepted the job ___ it meant moving city. a) even though b) whereas c) provided that

3. ___ you submit the application by Friday, it cannot be considered. a) Whereas b) Unless c) Moreover

4. The company is expanding; ___, it is hiring new staff. a) whereas b) consequently c) on the contrary

5. ___ had I left the house ___ it started to rain. a) No sooner / than b) Not only / but also c) Only when / that

6. ___ finish the report on time, but he also prepared the presentation. a) Not only did he b) Only if he c) No sooner did he

7. We can go ahead ___ everyone agrees to the terms. a) whereas b) as long as c) consequently

1. ___ the promising start, the product failed to attract customers.

2. He declined the offer; ___, he recommended another candidate.

3. ___ did she speak Mandarin, but she was also fluent in Japanese.

4. The south relies on tourism, ___ the north is more industrial.

5. ___ you have all the documents, you won't be able to board.

6. ___ the recent setbacks, we have postponed the launch.

7. ___ the team was inexperienced, they delivered excellent results.

8. The cost of materials has risen; ___, we must adjust our prices.

1. Despite the heavy traffic, we arrived on time. ALTHOUGH

2. I'll only agree if you increase the budget. UNLESS

3. She started the new job immediately after finishing her degree. SOONER

4. He both designed the website and wrote the content. NOT ONLY

5. Because the weather was bad, the event was moved indoors. IN VIEW OF

6. We decided to leave only when the situation became dangerous. ONLY WHEN

1. Despite he was tired, he continued working.

2. Not only she is a great singer, but she is also a dancer.

3. Unless you don't hurry up, we will miss the train.

4. The report was well researched; consequently, it was poorly structured.

5. Only when the meeting started I realised I had forgotten the documents.

6. No sooner had I closed the door than the phone rang.

1. The team worked hard. They didn't meet the deadline. (although)

2. You can use the gym. You must wear trainers. (as long as)

3. He is very talented. He lacks confidence. (yet)

4. The software is user-friendly. It is also very efficient. (not only… but also)

5. The project was challenging. We learned a great deal. (although)

6. She finished her presentation. Then the questions began. (no sooner… than)

1. Notwithstanding the financial constraints, the project was completed.

2. Not until the evidence was presented did he admit his mistake.

3. Provided that all parties agree, we can sign tomorrow.

1. A menos que mejore su actitud, será difícil trabajar con él.

2. No solo completó el maratón, sino que también batió su récord personal.

3. Por un lado, el trabajo paga bien; por otro, las horas son muy largas.

4. Apenas había salido del edificio cuando empezó a temblar.