Complete the following sentences using an appropriate connecting word, verb or preposition.
1He was let off ............... he would not repeat the offence.
Wrong!
"On condition that" introduces the condition for being let off.
2He wore a coat ............... he might not catch cold.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"So that" and "in order that" introduce the purpose of wearing the coat.
3It has been raining continuously ............... last week.
Wrong!
"Since" introduces the starting point of an action that continues to the present.
4The conference will take place between the 12th ............... the 16th of this month.
Wrong!
"And" completes the fixed pattern "between... and".
5This is the kind of music I like to listen ...............
Wrong!
"To" is the correct preposition after "listen".
6............... his best efforts, he could not win the election.
Wrong!
"In spite of" shows contrast between his efforts and his failure to win.
7Pay your fees in time lest you ............... be fined.
Wrong!
"Should" is the traditional auxiliary used after "lest".
8He ............... only say what he wants and it will be granted.
Wrong!
"Need" is used as a modal here, so it does not take "-s" after "he".
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- He was let off on condition that he would not repeat the offence.
- He wore a coat so that / in order that he might not catch cold.
- It has been raining continuously since last week.
- The conference will take place between the 12th and the 16th of this month.
- This is the kind of music I like to listen to
- In spite of his best efforts, he could not win the election.
- Pay your fees in time lest you should be fined.
- He need only say what he wants and it will be granted.