SAT GRAMMAR LSO1 CONJUCTIONS When you ADD ideas: moreover, in addition, further, besides, also, and then, again, next, secondly, equally D puzA ACADEMY important When you make a CONTRAST: however, conversely, in contrast, on the other hand, on the contrary, but, nevertheless, and yet, still, even so When you COMPARE or draw a PARALLEL: similarly, likewise, in comparison, in like manner, at the same time, in the same vein When you cite an EXAMPLE: for example, for instance, as when, as illustrated by When you show RESULTS: as a result, in consequence, consequently, accordingly, therefore, thus, hence When you REINFORCE an idea: indeed, in fact, as a matter of fact, to be sure, of course, in any event, by all means When you express SEQUENCE or the passing of TIME: soon after, then, previously, not long after, mean- while, in the meantime, later, simultaneously, at the same time, immediately, next, at length, thereafter When you show PLACES: here, nearby, at this spot, near at hand, in proximity, on the opposite side, across from, adjacent to, underneath When you CONCLUDE: allis said and done inally, in short, in other words, ina word, to sum up, in conclusion, in the end, when: SAT Di puzA ACADEMY : GRAMMAR LSoOl CONJUCTIONS PRACTICE 1 Fillin the blanks with the correct transition. <—--- my father is an optimist and my mother a pessimist, they respond to life in different ‘worried about his job, about money, and dey me and my sister. ‘bout every little thing, from the weather (it's never quite righ dirt on the living room gagTthere's too much of it). _ their differences, Dad and Mom get along -- | prefer Dad's way because it resembles mine. | can see where M from and love her alll the same. 2. Some peopleare, langerous situationsin order to get a many movie stuntmen ache to put their lives injeopantw_________ they volunteer walls and into each they often get hurt, but their work is more important to them than Misi safety and ___—it takes a sort of masochist to be a stuntman, PRACTICE 2 Choose the correct answer, if necessary put the needed punctuation. 1. My brother loves animals. He just brought a puppy ______a kitten home with him. A) But be B) Or C) Yet 9” 2. Idllike to thank you the lovely gift. want to go for a hike Bu B) Yet C) OF D) For I have to go to work today.SAT GRAMMAR LSOl CONJUCTIONS 4. They donot smoke _ A) And B) Or & D) Yet D puzA ACADEMY do they play cards. 5. Imgetting good grades — A) Or B) Yet C) But D) for — | study every day. 6. Would you rather have cheese A) For B) Nor C) or D) So — bologna on your sandwich? 7. His two favorite sports are football _ A) or B) And C) Nor D) For 8. | wanted to go to the beach _ A) But B) Or C) So D) For _- Mary refused. 9. lamallergic to cats_____ I have three of them. A) Or B) For C) Yet D) SoSAT GRAMMAR LSOl CONJUCTIONS 10. C. vegetarian dont eat any meat. 0 B) Yet C) Nor D) But DI puZA ACADEMY 1. Thomas will be late to work A) but B)or D) nor he has a dental appointment. 12, Jennifer does not like to swim» _ does she enjoy cycling, A) and i B) or C) but O~ 13. Jackson wanted to eat another piece of cake he was ona diet. Ow B) but C) yet D) so 14. Neither the black dress .. A) and B) or __ the gray one looks right on me. 15. [hate to waste @ drop of gas. for B) but C) yet D) so _..it is very expensive these days.. SAT DB puzA ACADEMY : GRAMMAR LSol CONJUCTIONS PRACTICE 3 Fillin the blanks with the word that creates the most logical sentence. 1. ______ Sarah drives to the cabin several times a year, she is often nervous about finding her way. A) Besides B) Unless C) Nevertheless D) Although 2. Lila wasn't feeling well A) Therefore B) Meanwhile she decided to stay home from work. C) However D) Anyway 3. he waited for the doctor to call him in, Sam sat in the waiting room and read the newspaper. A) So that. B) While C) Evenif D) Besides when 4. Ruby loves blueberry pie ‘A) whether it is made with freshly picked blueberries. B) because C) when. D) asif 5. Mitchell loves listening to jazz and rhythm and blues. Greg, will only listen to country. A) however B) then C) too D) therefore e _ our low annual fee, you will receive a 20% discount if you sign up this week A) Because B) While C) inspite of D) Inaddition toSAT GRAMMAR LSO1 CONJUCTIONS The DI puZA ACADEMY 8:30. ‘et said the show would start at 8:00, but the curtains didn't go up — AA) less than. B) until C) about D) since 8. My neighbor is deathly afraid of dogs; leash. , Inever let my Golden Retriever, Sandy, outside without a ‘A) moreover B) yet C) mainly D) consequently 9. The wedding quilt was designed as a sentimental way to make use of fabric taken bedding that belonged to older couples in her family. A) from B) with C) in D) on PRACTICE 4 Complete Sentences ‘A complete sentence not only has a subject and predicate, but also forms @ complete thought. These questions assess the students ability to identify complete sentences and to revise grammatical issues affecting the completeness of a sentence (i.e. a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence). 1. Whenever she gets tired and likes to take a nap, A) NO CHANGE, B) She C) She, D) Whenever, she 2. Hungry as a result of his long and tiring workout. ‘A) NO CHANGE B) As C) Hungry as D) He was hungry asSAT GRAMMAR LSO1 CONJUCTIONS 3. We decided to bring dessert to the dinner party they decided to bring snacks and drinks. ‘A) NO CHANGE B) party, they D puzA ACADEMY C) party- they D) party. They 4. Dogs often like to chase cats, cats often like to chase mice. ‘A) NO CHANGE B) cats, and cats C) cats: cats D) cats... cats 6. The restaurant was very busy and crowded with diners: we decided to eat at a different establishment. A) NO CHANGE: B) diners or we C) diners, we D) diners we 6. The jungle gym was filled with children they were using all of the equipment and laughing as they played. A) NO CHANGE B) children, who C) children, they D) children and The toy store ran out of the season's most popular gift the shoppers were incensed, ‘A) NO CHANGE B) gift for the C) gift, the D) gift; the 8. Martin sneezes several times whenever there is a cat nearby. ‘A) NO CHANGE B) times whenever, there C) times; whenever there D) times whenever. ThereDI puZA ACADEMY LSO1 CONJUCTIONS 9. Some newspaper publications are losing readers to other types of news media, These companies are adopting new strategies for retaining readers. A) NO CHANGE, B) media, these C) media these D) media, although these 10. Many shoppers complain about the lack of retail options. yet they do little to support small businesses. ‘A) NO CHANGE B) options: yet C) options. Yet D) options: yet 11. Neglecting his tenants for years at a time. The absentee landlord lost his right to collect rent. ‘A) NO CHANGE, B) time, the C) time; the D) time and the 12. Retirees are happiest in warmer parts of the United States. Like Florida and Arizona. ‘A) NO CHANGE, B) States, like Florida C) States. Such as Florida D) States. Including Floridaee : SAT PUZAACADEMY = :::::52525: 3 a HUE : GRAMMAR LSol CONJUCTIONS PRACTICE 5 Join each pair of sentences. Be careful where you put the words. 1. Dave smokes. He seems to be in good health (although) 2. lcouldr't sleep. | was tired. (despite) 3. Max didnt notice the sign. It was right in front of him (even though) 4, Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for many years (although) 5. Joe isa millionaire. He hates spending money. (despite) PRACTICE 6 Fillin the blanks with a suitable contrast connector (whereas, but, although, however, despite, in spite of, on the other hand) ._ Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South America 2. Maria did not get a promotion her qualifications, 3. Zambiaisaland-locked country, —-- Kenya hasa coastline, 4. On the one hand, you could rent a flat instead of buying one. _________you are always at the mercy of landlords. 5. Thisrestaurant has a good reputation, _ that one does not. 6. Thecityhasa 0 kph limit. people are often caught speeding, 7. Youwontt be forgiven ~ your apology. 8. We couldnt find a house to buy__________we looked at quite a few. 9. He always looks so lonely and sad his popularity. 10. Heis quiet and shy, his sister is lively and talkativeDI puZA ACADEMY : Coane LSO1 CONJUCTIONS PRACTICE 7 Rewrite these sentences. 1. I couldn't sleep although | was tired. (despite) __. 2. Although he has got an English name, he is in fact German. (despite) —. 3. _ In spite of her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village(although) _ 4, I decided to accept the job although the salary was low. (in spite of). 5. We lost the match although we were the better team.(despite) _ 7. Although she was tired, she went to work (but)_____ 8. They went out for a walk, even though the weather was bad. (despite) . 9. She managed to write in spite of her injured hand (although) 10. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean (although)SAT TipuzAacapemMy =: i GRAMMAR LSol CONJUCTIONS PRACTICE 8 Fillin the blanks with the correct transition. 1. It’s time to take another look at how the government squanders billions of dollars every year for what is called the International Space Station. money is also wasted on regular launches of the space shuttles, the shuttle program also should be re-evaluated. being a waste of tax- payers'‘dollars, neither program has beens fruitfulas predicted. failingto fulfill their prom= ise, their successes have been either modest or irrelevant. — the public has lost interest in ‘America's space program except when there are catastrophes such as the destruction of the Challenger in 1986 and the Columbia in 2003,____________ the money spent on the space program is desperately needed to improve life right here on earth. 2. To get on the good side of a teacher takes practice, but the technique explained below almost never fails. - you must try to create the impression that you think, say, Ms. Douglas, is the best teach- er in the world. You must immediately choose a seat that is near to her in the classroom, you must pretend to listen intently to her every word and nod your head as though you agree with every- thing she says. — smile at her, laugh at her jokes, and never leave the room right after class. the bell, ask her a question about the lesson and thank her profusely for taking the time to answer it. _____________ she'll think that you are an intelligent, highly-motivated student and with luck will reward you handsomely on your report card.