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Linking words exercise

February 27, 2017 - A2pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate connecting word, verb or preposition.

Progress 0 of 8 answered
1He was let off ............... he would not repeat the offence.
Wrong!
2He wore a coat ............... he might not catch cold.
Wrong!
3It has been raining continuously ............... last week.
Wrong!
4The conference will take place between the 12th ............... the 16th of this month.
Wrong!
Note the pattern between...and
5This is the kind of music I like to listen ...............
Wrong!
6............... his best efforts, he could not win the election.
Wrong!
7Pay your fees in time lest you ............... be fined.
Wrong!
Should is the only auxiliary used after lest.
8He ............... only say what he wants and it will be granted.
Wrong!
The modal auxiliary need does not take the marker -s when the subject is singular.
Done.
Score: 0/8

Answers

  1. He was let off on condition that he would not repeat the offence.
  2. He wore a coat in order that he might not catch cold.
  3. It has been raining continuously since last week.
  4. The conference will take place between the 12th and the 16th of this month.
  5. This is the kind of music I like to listen to
  6. In spite of his best efforts, he could not win the election.
  7. Pay your fees in time lest you should be fined.
  8. He need only say what he wants and it will be granted.
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