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Conjunctions: As Well As, Until vs Unless, For and Though Exercise

July 26, 2021 A2pdf

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Progress 0 of 12 answered
1Sam ............... James has agreed to come.
Wrong!
The phrase "as well as" adds James, but the singular subject Sam still takes "has".
2............... being rich and famous, she is very humble.
Wrong!
"Despite" is followed by a noun or gerund phrase such as "being rich and famous".
3We played to the best of our ability; ..............., we could not win.
Wrong!
"However" is a linking adverb used after a semicolon to show contrast.
4You should not marry ............... you are financially independent.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "until" and "unless" are possible, with different meanings about the condition for marrying.
5You must work ............... starve.
Wrong!
"Or" introduces the negative alternative if you do not work.
6She ought to get the job ............... she is the most suitable candidate.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "for" and "because" give the reason she ought to get the job.
7............... he is not educated, he is industrious.
Wrong!
"Though" introduces a contrast with the main clause.
8............... it was a hot day, I felt lethargic.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "As" and "Since" introduce the reason for feeling lethargic.
9............... you are free tomorrow, let’s catch up over a coffee.
Wrong!
"If" introduces the condition for catching up tomorrow.
10I wasn’t feeling well, ............... I called in sick.
Wrong!
"So" connects the reason with its result in one sentence.
11This is the park ............... we used to meet.
Wrong!
"Where" refers to the place in which we used to meet.
12It hasn’t rained ............... months.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "for" and "in" can be used with a negative present perfect sentence and a period of time.

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  1. Sam as well as James has agreed to come.
  2. Despite being rich and famous, she is very humble.
  3. We played to the best of our ability; however, we could not win.
  4. You should not marry until / unless you are financially independent.
  5. You must work or starve.
  6. She ought to get the job for / because she is the most suitable candidate.
  7. Though he is not educated, he is industrious.
  8. As / Since it was a hot day, I felt lethargic.
  9. If you are free tomorrow, let’s catch up over a coffee.
  10. I wasn’t feeling well, so I called in sick.
  11. This is the park where we used to meet.
  12. It hasn’t rained for / in months.

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