and but or so

1. Jaewon was cold, he put on a coat.

2. Maria tried to read a novel in French, it was too difficult.

3. To get from Vancouver to Victoria, you can fly, you can ride the ferry.

4. I bought a bottle of wine, we drank it together.

5. The waiter was not very nice, the food was delicious.

6. I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD, the shop didn't have it.

7. Anna needed some money, she took a part-time job.

8. There's so much rain lately! Maybe it's because of El Nino, maybe it's just

coincidence.
9. Julie has a guitar, she plays it really well.

10. The concert was cancelled, we went to a nightclub instead.

Choose the best conjunction for each sentence.

1. ________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.

Although Because

2. Jerry passed the exam first time ________ I had to retake it three times.
as while
3. I don't drink coffee ________ it makes me nervous.
As although
4. ________ my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.
Since Whereas
5. ________ Mei Li doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.
Whereas Since
6. I will be late today ________ my car has broken down.
because though
7. Paula got the job ________ she had no experience.
as even though
8. Jun couldn't buy any Christmas presents ________ he didn't have any money.
Because even though

Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats ......... it is easy to shape.

(a) although
(b) because
(c) after
(d) while

I haven't spoken with Jane ......... she moved.

(a) unless
(b) while
(c) since
(d) although

Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities ......... the weather is bad.

(a) when
(b) where
(c) wherever
(d) whereas

Please read the book ......... it's still available from the library.

(a) before
(b) although
(c) since
(d) while

Everybody had dessert ......... they finished eating the main course.
 (a) while
(b) because
(c) until
(d) after

The pep rally won't begin ......... the last class of the day has ended.

(a) until
(b) so that
(c) since
(d) than

Elena will groom the horse in the morning ......... she can ride it in the afternoon.

(a) until
(b) unless
(c) so that
(d) when

You will receive extra credit ......... you turn in your project early.

(a) although
(b) than
(c) if
(d) unless

The concert will end at 10.30 p.m. ......... the audience insists on several encores.

(a) while
(b) unless
(c) though
(d) as

......... they feel threatened, dogs sometimes display aggressive behavior.

(a) Until
(b) During
(c) When
(d) Before
A
1- I had gone to bed than I heard the door knock.

2- We had already decided to go skiing it started snowing.

3- Hasan has been living in the dorm he came here 3 years ago.

4- Sema acted she had never seen me up to that time.

5- I couldn't call at you, I was busy finishing my report. (=as)

6- You won't be successful much you study.

7- They can easily find you where you go.

8- We were able to pass. We didn't study hard enough, .

9- Celine went out the heavy rain. (=in spite of)

10- No noise could be heard the walls were very thick. (=as)
11- I always feel secure with you fast you drive.

12- The boy cleaned the car twice; , the boss refused to drive it to the airport.

13- They both are busy, so I think Ahmet George will attend us.

14- All the students prepared hard for their exams they wouldn't spend the summer holiday

studying. (=in order that)

15- We can leave you have finished typing. (=because,for,as)

16- The house is very cheap; , it has a nice view. (Clue: Addition > b....)

no sooner; by the time; since; as if; for; however; no matter; though; despite; because;
however; however; neither nor; so that; now that; besides

1. Let's wait _______ he phones.

2. I don't know _______ we'll be able to make up the deficit.
3. It was something rather special, _______ I bought it.
4. He was kind _______ to give me your name and address.
5. They'll go bankrupt _______ we make them a loan.
6. When I got back, he was _______ making telephone calls.
7. We decided to cancel the meeting _______ he couldn't come.
8. It's the only way. It'll be terribly difficult _______ .
9. In 1945, Europe was on the brink of total collapse; _______, today she is more prosperous than
ever.
10. They showed us the new plans;
Since till
_______ our chief engineer was impressed.
whether

so enough even

unless still though. yet

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unless

still

since

though.

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A - no sooner; by the time; since; as if; for; however; no matter; though; despite; because;
however; however; neither nor; so that; now that; besides