Question

1) Choose the correct option.

a) I enjoy watching tennis on TV _________ I prefer

playing it.

I) despite

II) because

III) although

b) _________ having a well-paid job, she never has

any money.

I) Despite

II) Because

III) Even though

c) I was able to walk slowly _____ the pain in my leg

I) however

II) in spite of

III) besides

d) My girlfriend likes the town __________ I like the

country.

I) however

II) whereas

III) and

e) We drove very slowly__________ the icy roads.

I) like

II) because of

III) therefore

f) Mike borrowed the money and __________ he

was able to go on holiday with his friends


I) although

II) because of

III) as a result

g) The sea was dangerous ________ we didn’t go in

for a swim.


I) as

II) so

III) since


h) The banks were closed and _______ we couldn’t

get any money.

I) as a result

II) since

III) as


h) __________ all the seats on the train were taken,

we had to stand.

I) Although

II) Since

III) So


2) Choose the option which has the same meaning

as the words in bold.

a) We have so many problems in the

world, but one of the most serious is the global

warming.

( ) then

( ) so

( ) because

( ) however

b) Our city is very dirty because a lot of people

throw garbage on the street.

( ) but

( ) as a result of

( ) instead of

( ) and

3) Write one of the following words in the gaps:

but, because, and.

a. Alix loves the Beatles ________________ her

brother prefers The Cure.

b. Enzo couldn't go out to play ________________

he was sick.

c. Caroline can play the violin _________ the guitar.

d. Mrs. Williams can't sleep _________________ her

husband snores loudly.

e. Dad works hard ____________________ his salary

is not very good.

f. Last year Tiffany went to Paris __________ London.

g. We couldn't go to the beach ______________ of

the rain.

h. Phillip wants to go surfing _____________ he

needs to study.

i. My neighbour fixed his sidewalk _____________

he wanted to prevent accidents.

j. The sea was very cold _________________ my

older brother went swimming.

4) Complete the sentences with: and, but, so, or.

a) David was cold, ______________ he closed the

window.

b) Martin wanted to see the film, ______________ he

fell asleep halfway through.

c) To get to town, you can take the bus

______________ you can walk.

d) Joanne loves playing basketball

_______________ she plays really well.​

Answer 1

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2-however

As a redult of

3-a)But

b) Because

c)and

d)Because

e)Because

f)And

g)Because

h)But

j)Because

k)But

4-a) so

b) but

c)Or

d)and