Conjunctions And Prepositions Exercise For Class 6

#1. ………………………….. the setbacks, she persevered.

Despite

However

Although

Despite is a preposition. It is followed by a noun. Although is a conjunction. It is followed by a clause.

#2. This has been going on ………………….. a while.

for

during

#3. ………………………… having a headache, I enjoyed the movie.

In spite of

Despite

Either could be used here

#4. I desperately needed help, …………………….. I called her.

so

because

as

#5. ……………………. it was a holiday, the beach was crowded.

elect all that apply:

As

If

Since

#6. She wants to be a doctor, ……………………… she is studying hard.

so

because

since

So shows the result. Because and since show the reason.

#7. I haven’t decided the question of …………………….. I should buy a new car or not.

whether

that

if

We use whether after a preposition.

#8. I don’t know ……………………….. I am supposed to do.

what

whether

which

#9. I will wait ……………………… you get ready.

until

till

Either could be used here

Until is more formal than till.

#10. …………………….. she is a dear friend, I don’t always share my secrets with her.

Although

As

Even if

#11. ……………………….. she tried, she would not succeed.

Even if

Even though

Though

Even if refers to the future. Even though refers to the past.

#12. I forgot to take the file with me ………………….. I was in a hurry to leave.

as

though

so