English Grammar Understanding the Basics - Evelyn P. Altenberg, Robert M. Vago 2010

Answer keys: Test yourself, Getting started questions - Unit 6
Unit 6: Conjuctions
Part I: Kinds of words

Test yourself 18.1

1. You can hide between trips and make believe you’re innocent.

2. Was it near here or over there?

3. Roger looked around but he didn’t see anything.

4. They’ll eat chicken or turkey for dinner.

5. Mr. Joseph pulled out three letters and handed one to each of the men.

Test yourself 18.2

1. Mr. Eagle was called away on business, so Mrs. Broxton took his place at the meeting. sentences

2. He’d heard of it, but he didn’t like the idea. sentences

3. Erin felt real excitement and enthusiasm. nouns

4. It was raining hard, yet we went to the ball game. sentences

5. The airline attendant asked, “Would you like coffee or tea?’’ nouns

Test yourself 18.3

1. I’ll be near or between the stacks. prepositions

2. He came up with a quick and effective remedy. adjectives

3. I hope you won’t worry or brood too much about it. verbs

4. This trip will be expensive but worthwhile. adjectives

5. I am at or near a breakthrough. prepositions

Test yourself 18.4

1. For

2. And

3. Nor

4. But

5. Or

6. Yet

7. So

Test yourself 19.1

1. I’ll leave the note here because I’m in a hurry.

2. Nick had coached him thoroughly, even though they hadn’t had much time.

3. He could see the faint glow of a pipe that Dr. Walters had lit.

4. You should stay here since they obviously need you.

5. She hasn’t called here although she’d said she would.

Test yourself 19.2

1. Even though he calmed down, he did not go back to the table immediately.

2. While I enjoy being in the yard, I hate mowing the lawn.

3. Unless there’s a heavy downpour, I’m going on that trip.

4. Why anyone would swim in ice cold water, I just don’t understand.

5. Whether you are right or wrong, I will support you.

Test yourself 19.3

1. Sally spent a lot of time with the babysitter, because her mother had to work.

2. Since you’re always busy, I decided to go to the movies without you.

3. After he read the article, he decided not to argue any further.

4. We will move to Seattle, unless you can convince me not to.

5. As if speaking Igbo wasn’t enough, this professor speaks Yoruba as well.

Test yourself 19.4

1. I’m the owner and editor of the local newspaper. (C)

2. Before Megan helped him, George would have to prove his loyalty. (S)

3. There’s more than one career that he’s interested in. (S)

4. They painted her house while she was at work. (S)

5. I arrived early but I still wasn’t the first in line. (C)

Test yourself 20.1

1. Neither you nor your friends are likely to win that raffle.

2. Both Laurette and Denise have been working towards that goal.

3. If my neighbor decides to plant bushes there, then I’ll do some landscaping on my side of the fence as well.

4. Neither Don’s comments nor his actions surprised me.

5. This athlete is likely to win either a gold or a silver medal.

Test yourself 20.2

1. They were pleased with the plan and happy about the decision. (C)

2. I’ll see you when you get here. (S)

3. They’re worried because she hasn’t been feeling well lately. (S)

4. Our encounter was short but sweet. (C)

5. If you tell the truth, then I won’t get upset. (CORR)