Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.
1Which conjunction shows that James tiptoed into the room to avoid disturbing the class?
Wrong!
"Lest" means "so that something will not happen" in this formal sentence.
2Which conjunction shows that the purpose of working hard was to win first prize?
Wrong!
"So that" introduces the purpose of working hard.
3Which word completes the result pattern in the idea "She spoke in such a low voice ... few could hear her"?
Wrong!
"That" completes the result pattern after "such a low voice."
4Which word fits before "weak" in the result pattern meaning she could hardly stand?
Wrong!
"So" is used before an adjective in the result pattern "so weak that."
5Which conjunction best fits the meaning "That is Peter, except if I am mistaken"?
Wrong!
"Unless" means "except if" in the phrase "unless I am mistaken."
6Which conjunction introduces the condition that no uninvited guests turn up?
Wrong!
"Provided that" introduces the condition that must be true.
7Which connective means forgiveness will happen only if the offence is not repeated?
Wrong!
"On condition that" states the requirement for forgiveness.
8Which conjunction follows "disappointed" to introduce the reason for the feeling?
Wrong!
"That" can introduce the reason or content after the adjective "disappointed."
9Which conjunction means there will be no trouble if the person keeps quiet?
Wrong!
"So long as" means "if" or "provided that" when giving a condition.
10Which word begins the formal result structure meaning his words and gestures hypnotized the listeners?
Wrong!
"Such" begins the result pattern "Such were his words and gestures that."
Answers
- Which conjunction shows that James tiptoed into the room to avoid disturbing the class? — lest
- Which conjunction shows that the purpose of working hard was to win first prize? — so that
- Which word completes the result pattern in the idea “She spoke in such a low voice that few could hear her”?
- Which word fits before “weak” in the result pattern meaning she could hardly stand? — so
- Which conjunction best fits the meaning “That is Peter, except if I am mistaken”? — unless
- Which conjunction introduces the condition that no uninvited guests turn up? — provided that
- Which connective means forgiveness will happen only if the offence is not repeated? — on condition that
- Which conjunction follows “disappointed” to introduce the reason for the feeling? — that
- Which conjunction means there will be no trouble if the person keeps quiet? — so long as
- Which word begins the formal result structure meaning his words and gestures hypnotized the listeners? — Such