combining cordinating & suborninating clauses

✳️ Activity 1: Identify the Clause Type

Identify whether the underlined part is an independent or dependent clause.

  1. I enjoy watching documentaries because they improve my vocabulary.
  2. Although the exam was difficult, she managed to do well.
  3. When students practice regularly, their grammar improves.
  4. Some people study at night, but others prefer early mornings.
  5. He didn’t attend the lecture since he was feeling unwell.

Join the sentences using the correct coordinating conjunction. For, And, No, But, Or, Yet, So
1. I revised the essay. I improved my coherence.

2. Some students prefer online learning. Others enjoy studying in class.

3. I was nervous about the test. I practiced mock exams daily.

4. Grammar can be challenging. It is essential for high IELTS scores.

5. I didn’t study yesterday. I was too tired.

Combine the following pairs using the subordinating conjunction given in brackets.
1. I study English daily. I want to achieve Band 8. (because)

2. The question was difficult. I tried to answer it. (although)

3. You can improve quickly. You practice speaking every day. (if)

4. I avoid distractions. I can focus better. (so that)

5. I’ve been learning English. I moved to Canada. (since)

Find and fix the errors in clause combinations.
1. I study hard, because I want to get high score.

2. Although the topic was easy, but many students made mistakes.

3. I didn’t attend the lecture, so because I was late.

4. When I will get the results, I tell you.

5. He practices speaking daily, since he want to be fluent.

  • so that
  • Create your own sentences using the given conjunctions.
    1. because
    2. although
    3. if
    4. whereas
    5. so that

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