الأحد، 30 أكتوبر 2011

exercise on clause connectors

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1-We took our wind-breaker jackets ---------------the weather was chilly.
Despite
Even though
Since
2-We like to go sailing ----------------the wind is blowing hard enough.
Although
Unless
If
3-It's best not to eat much before sailing -----------------we may be hungry.
Even though
Despite
Because
4-We take lots of bottled water to drink.  ----------------, we get thirsty.
Consequently
Otherwise
Because
5-One time when we were passing under the bridge and going out to sea, a huge wave turned the ship on its side.----------------------- we had to call for assistance .
However
Consequently
Otherwise
6---------------------there are boating rules, not everyone follows them.
In spite of
Since
Even though
7---------------------the Coast Guard is watching closely, people are behaving and sailing better on the Bay.
Now that
While
Although
8-Sail boat owners have to have insurance------------- they want to.
even if
Only if
Whether or not
 ________________________________________

1 .__________  poor health ,Charlie cannot drive for more than 5 miles..

a. Since                                   b. Due to                        c. As a result
2. Charlie has poor health; ______, he cannot drive for more than 5 miles.

a. due to                                   b. as a result                      c. since
3. He sprained his ankle _______ trying to trap raccoons.

a. because                                   b. since                           c. because of
4. He couldn’t find his bag _____ the thief had taken it..

a. because                                 b. because of                        c. as a result
5.  I bought the purple bag ______________  I thought it was durable.

a therefore                                    b.  so                             c.  as
6.She said she used earplugs _____ the noise pollution in her factory

a.   so that                                    b. since                           c. due to
7. The children kept their sweaters on __________ it was not cold.

a. even though                               b. besides                          c. as
8. We made a lot of money, _____ we still wanted more.

a. nevertheless                               b. therefore                           c. but      
9. I worked hard ___________ pay my bills.

a.  so that                                         b. for                            c. in order to
10. _______________  a boat, he also bought an airplane.

a. Since                                         b. Until                           c. In addition to
11. The company's sales have increased;________,  profits have also increased.

a. since                                           b. consequently                c .as
12. You need to pass the exam; ____________, you will not graduate.

a. otherwise                                    b. or                        c. as
13. He finished his work early, _________ he left early.

a. consequently                              b. hence                            c. so
14. ______________ I go to the gym, I walk regularly.

a. Afterwards                             b. Although                  c. Besides
15  I wash the crockery everyday. ______ I dry them. Finally, I stack them in the cupboard.

a. Next                                          b. After that                          c. Then
16. Neither a cat ________ a dog is a perfect pet.

a.   or                                           b. nor                                   c. and    

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