Dependent clause #1
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer
1. My mother used to tell me stories_______________ I went to bed. A. since B. until C. before
2. You better take the keys_______________________ I’m not out. A. in case B. since C. after
3. My mother like eating fried chicken______________ it’s very bad for his health. A. because B. although C. when
4. Yesterday, Jim was playing the piano_____________his sister was playing the flute A. as B. although C. while
5. You shouldn’t spend too much on computer_____________ it is harmful to your eyes. A. as B. when C. although
6. I will phone you ___________________ I get there. A. while B. as soon as C. until
7. The scientist usually works in his lab____________ the sun sets. A. until B. as soon as C. although
8.____________you promise not to tell lies again, I won’t forgive you. A. If B. Even If C. Unless
9._____________her legs were hurt, she made attempt to finish the running track. A. Even If B. As if C. even though
10. She talked_____________ she witnessed the accident. But in fact she knew nothing. A. as if B. even though C. even If Exercise 2: Match A B
1. Jane didn’t realize her mistakes a. when snow started to fall
2. They were playing in the backyard
b. though it is distant from our house
3. If you show your attempt in your work, c. before they move here.
4. This couple had been in New York City for two d. I still travel by public transportations years.
5. My mother often shops at the local
e. so that I will have decent job in the future supermarket. 6. It has been ages f. you may get promotion soon 7. I try to study hard
g. until her mother pointed it out for her 8. Even If own a car h. since we last encountered
Exercise 3: By using the words in brackets, join each of the following sentences into logical ones. You
may need to change some of the words.
1. He bought a jeep. His friend advised him against it. (although)
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2. Good writing requires general and abstract words as well as specific and concrete ones. It is the latter
that make writing vivid, real and clear. (though)
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3. It was raining hard. They could not work in the fields. (so ... that)
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4. The politician is concerned with successful elections. The statesman is interested in the future of his people. (whereas)
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5. He chose to study computer science. Computer science has good employment prospects. (because of)
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Exercise 4: Fill in the blanks with the correct subordinator
1. The sick man went to Paris __________ he could be treated there.
2. Jack won’t come __________ he has finished his homework.
3. Unfortunately, the ambulance reached __________ the injured man had died.
4. __________ Lucy goes, she makes friends.
5. __________ Tim was smart, he couldn’t pass the test.
6. __________ his severe illness, he kept on going to work everyday.
7. Somebody called me __________ I was having a shower.
8. __________ it snows tonight, there will be no school tomorrow.
9. The problem of global warming is becoming more serious __________ pollution is increasing.
Exercise 5: Complete the sentence with the appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the word box even though before since until because when whenever while
1. Samantha is happy ______________ she won the championship
2. Jean cleaned the table ______________ her mom did the dishes
3. ______________ Dan was sick, he went to work.
4. Samantha can’t relax ______________ her exams are over.
5. Liza hasn’t seen her aunt ______________ she was a teenager
6. Patricia visits the zoo ______________ she loves animals
7. We put away our toys ______________ Mom returns from work.
8. ______________ Brian watered all the plants, I didn’t have to.
9. We were surprised ______________ the magician pulled the rabbot out of the hat.
10. ______________ Mom goes shopping, she brings a treat for me.
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences keeping the same meaning
1. Although she didn’t want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
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2. They visited Madrid although they didn’t have time to visit El Prado.
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3. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway
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4. People use money so that they can buy things they need. (in order to)
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5. Banks are developed so that they can keep people’s money safe. (in order to)
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6. I need to buy some laundry so that I will wash my clothes. (in order to)
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7. I came to this school so that I could learn English. (in order to)
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