Conjunctions and Linkers

CEFR A2–B1
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Conjunctions and Linkers is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level A2–B1. It covers and, but, so, because, although, however, therefore, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

Conjunctions and linkers connect ideas within or between sentences to show relationships such as addition, contrast, cause, and result.

Coordinating conjunctions (and, but, so, or) join two clauses of equal importance within one sentence.

Subordinating conjunctions (because, although, when) and adverbial linkers (however, therefore) show more specific logical relationships.

Examples

I was tired, so I went to bed early.
She can speak French and Spanish.
He didn't study, so he failed the test.
I like the flat, but it is very expensive.
Although she was nervous, she gave a great presentation.
The weather was bad. However, we enjoyed the trip.
He worked very hard. Therefore, he got a promotion.
We stayed indoors because it was raining.

What's in this worksheet

Choose the right linker
Correct the mistake
Join the sentences
Write your own
Identify the function

Common mistakes

I was tired. But I went to work. → I was tired, but I went to work. 'But' is a coordinating conjunction — join the two clauses in one sentence with a comma.
She was late because of she missed the bus. → She was late because she missed the bus. 'Because' is followed directly by a subject + verb, not 'of'.
Although it was cold, but we went swimming. → Although it was cold, we went swimming. Don't use 'although' and 'but' together — choose one or the other.
He was hungry, however he didn't eat. → He was hungry. However, he didn't eat. 'However' starts a new sentence (or uses a semicolon) and is followed by a comma.

Speaking prompts

Tell your partner about something you wanted to do recently but couldn't. Use 'but' or 'although'.
Explain why you chose to learn English. Use 'because' or 'so'.
Talk about your city: what do you like about it? What don't you like? Use 'and', 'but', and 'however'.
Describe a decision you made recently. Use 'therefore' or 'so' to explain the result.