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Conjunctions (and/but/or/because/although/so) Exercises PDFSet 4: Mixed Conjunctions & Advanced Usage

20 questions·15 min·Answers included·Explanations included

Preview: Questions

Fill in the blank with the correct option.

1.You won't pass the exam ___ you study harder.

a) ifb) althoughc) unlessd) because

2.___ he is the youngest in the team, he often comes up with the best ideas.

a) Althoughb) Becausec) Unlessd) As long as

3.You can borrow my car ___ you return it by Friday.

a) unlessb) althoughc) as long asd) even though

4.She left early ___ she could avoid the rush-hour traffic.

a) becauseb) so thatc) althoughd) while

5.___ the company offered her a higher salary, she decided to stay at her current job.

a) Becauseb) Even thoughc) As long asd) Provided that

... and 15 more questions in the PDF

Preview: Answers

1.unless

2.Although

3.as long as

4.so that

5.Even though

... and 15 more answers in the PDF

Preview: Explanations

1."unless"(c)

'Unless' means 'if not' — without studying harder, you won't pass. 'Unless' introduces the only condition that would change the outcome.

2."Although"(a)

'Although' introduces a concession — being the youngest might suggest fewer good ideas, but the opposite is true.

3."as long as"(c)

'As long as' sets a condition — the car loan depends on returning it by Friday. It means 'on the condition that'.

4."so that"(b)

'So that' expresses purpose — avoiding traffic was her goal. 'Because' would give a reason, but here the focus is on intention.

5."Even though"(b)

'Even though' shows strong concession — a higher salary would normally persuade someone to move, but she stayed.

... and 15 more explanations in the PDF

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