Though, Although, But, However Worksheet | Conjunctions Worksheet

Fill in the blanks with though, although, but or however.

Though and although are subordinating conjunctions with the same meaning. They are used to connect two contrasting ideas.

But is a coordinating conjunction used to connect two contrasting ideas.

However is not a conjunction. It expresses more or less the same idea as though or but. Put a full stop or a semicolon before however.

1. ………………………. he lacks formal education, he is very intelligent.

2. ……………………… it was late, the teacher started a new lesson.

3. She is intelligent; …………………….., she lacks the drive.

4. it was a difficult task ………………………. he completed it successfully.

5. …………………………… the way was long and arduous, we didn’t cancel the journey.

6. She is a pretty woman; ………………………., I don’t quite like her.

7. He was ill …………………………. he refused to consult a doctor.

8. ……………………….. she suffers from poor health, she looks happy all the time.

9. He deserved the job ………………………… he didn’t get it.

10. I called again and again ………………………… no one answered the phone.

11. I love him ……………………….. he does not love me.

12. ……………………….. she is younger than me, I have great respect for her.

Answers

1. Though / Although he lacks formal education, he is very intelligent.

2. Though / Although it was late, the teacher started a new lesson.

3. She is intelligent; however, she lacks the drive.

4. it was a difficult task but he completed it successfully.

5. Though / Although the way was long and arduous, we didn’t cancel the journey.

6. She is a pretty woman; however, I don’t quite like her.

7. He was ill but he refused to consult a doctor.

8. Though / Although she suffers from poor health, she looks happy all the time.

9. He deserved the job but he didn’t get it.

10. I called again and again but no one answered the phone.

11. I love him but he does not love me.

12. Though / Although she is younger than me, I have great respect for her.

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