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Conjunctions or prepositions

September 4, 2015 - B1pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction or preposition.

Progress 0 of 9 answered
1............... I had a headache, I enjoyed the movie.
Wrong!
2We were late ............... the rain.
Wrong!
3We managed to reach on time ............... the rain.
Wrong!
4She went to work ............... her illness.
Wrong!
5............... his best efforts, he could not pass the test.
Wrong!
6The car is parked ............... the post office.
Wrong!
7I have bought a chicken ............... Peter comes.
Wrong!
8............... he hadn’t paid the fee, they cancelled his subscription.
Wrong!
9............... his stellar performance, he could not advance to the next round.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/9

Answers

  1. Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the movie.
  2. We were late because of the rain.
  3. We managed to reach on time in spite of the rain.
  4. She went to work despite her illness.
  5. In spite of his best efforts, he could not pass the test.
  6. The car is parked in front of the post office.
  7. I have bought a chicken in case Peter comes.
  8. Since he hadn’t paid the fee, they cancelled his subscription.
  9. Either could be used here his stellar performance, he could not advance to the next round.
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