STRUCTURE/GRAMMAR IV 2020 – 2021 / 8

Name : Alya Rohaili

NIM : 191610005

Task
I. Choose the one correct answer to complete the sentences
1. __________ getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Even though D. Nonetheless

Answer: B. In spite of
2. _______ air is composed of about 78 percent nitrogen and only about 21 percent oxygen,
is a little known fact on the streets.

A. How that B. That C. When D. However

Answer: B. That
3. _______ he was seen to be an aggressive politician, he was a quiet and loving family man at
home.

A. Although B. Despite C. In spite of D. Nevertheless

Answer: A. Although
4. _______ the variable drops by a unit of 1, the rank drops by X amount.

A. Why B. Whenever C. How D. What

Answer: B. Whenever
5. This method is widely used _______ algorithm is not only effective but also very simple.

A. because its B. because C. it is because D. because of its

Answer: A. because its

II. Complete each adverb clause below with the correct conjunctions (when, since, so
that, although, after ,before, because, or if)

1. ___since____he always did well on his English tests, his parents were not
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surprised that he got an A.

2. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator, __so that__ it doesn't go bad.
3. ______although_______ he thinks he's smart, he isn't.

4. You should say goodbye to your brother __before___ you leave for
Europe.
5. ____since_______ my father has high blood pressure, he has to watch
what he eats.
6. ____before___ I came to this country, I didn't speak a word of English!
7. I'll let you know _______after_________ I come back.
8. He doesn't understand ___because__ he doesn't speak French very well.
9. He spoke slowly _______so that_________ she would understand.
10. ______if_________ you stop crying, I'll buy you an ice cream.

III. Write 5 sentences containing adverb clauses beginning with although,

unless, until, whenever, and even if.

1. ___Although it rained, they enjoyed their walk._________________ .

2. ____Unless you run fast, you will miss the bus._________________.
3. _____I will not go until I get my money back. _______________.
4. ___Whenever I see my friends, I say hello.___________________.
5. ____Even if I take the bus, I still might be late to my appointment______.