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English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 119
Common subordinating conjunctions
Q1 Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats ....... it is easy to shape.
(a) although (b) because (c) after (d) while
Q2 I haven't spoken with Jane ....... she moved.
(a) unless (b) while (c) since (d) although
Q3 Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities ....... the weather is bad.
(a) when (b) where (c) wherever (d) whereas
Q4 Please read the book ....... it's still available from the library.
(a) before (b) although (c) since (d) while
Q5 Everybody had dessert ....... they finished eating the main course.
(a) while (b) because (c) until (d) after
Q6 The pep rally won't begin ....... the last class of the day has ended.
(a) until (b) so that (c) since (d) than
Q7 Elena will groom the horse in the morning ....... she can ride it in the afternoon.
(a) until (b) unless (c) so that (d) when
Q8 You will receive extra credit ....... you turn in your project early.
(a) although (b) than (c) if (d) unless
Q9 The concert will end at 10.30 p.m. ....... the audience insists on several encores.
(a) while (b) unless (c) though (d) as
Q10 ....... they feel threatened, dogs sometimes display aggressive behavior.
(a) Until (b) Where (c) When (d) Before
