1............... I like him, I don't want to spend every evening with him.
Wrong!
Use "Although" to introduce a contrast before the main clause.
2She liked him, ............... she did not want to marry him.
Wrong!
Use "but" to connect two contrasting main clauses.
3............... John had more years of experience than Peter, he did not get the promotion.
Wrong!
Use "Although" to introduce a surprising contrast.
4She wanted to go on holiday, ............... she was short of money.
Wrong!
Use "but" to contrast what she wanted with her situation.
5............... few people participated in the program, it was a commercial success.
Wrong!
Use "Although" to show that the success was surprising.
6I did not understand a thing, ............... I said nothing.
Wrong!
Use "but" to contrast not understanding with saying nothing.
7............... I find it relaxing, I often go to the movies.
Wrong!
Use "Because" to introduce the reason for the main action.
8............... she was short of money, she could not buy the ticket.
Wrong!
Use "Because" to give the reason she could not buy the ticket.
9............... I love him, I always support him.
Wrong!
Use "Because" to explain the reason for supporting him.
10The last bus had gone, ............... we had to walk home.
Wrong!
Use "so" to introduce the result of the last bus leaving.
11He was upset, ............... he said nothing.
Wrong!
Use "so" to show the result of being upset.
12............... he is new to the country, he cannot find a job easily.
Wrong!
Use "Because" to introduce the reason he cannot find a job easily.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Although I like him, I don’t want to spend every evening with him.
- She liked him, but she did not want to marry him.
- Although John had more years of experience than Peter, he did not get the promotion.
- She wanted to go on holiday, but she was short of money.
- Although few people participated in the program, it was a commercial success.
- I did not understand a thing, but I said nothing.
- Because I find it relaxing, I often go to the movies.
- Because she was short of money, she could not buy the ticket.
- Because I love him, I always support him.
- The last bus had gone, so we had to walk home.
- He was upset, so he said nothing.
- Because he is new to the country, he cannot find a job easily.

