Exercise - 119

Question: 1 Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats ....... it is easy to shape.

Correct Answer : 1 [because]

Notes: Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats because it is easy to shape.

Question: 2 I haven't spoken with Jane ....... she moved.

Correct Answer : 2 [since]

Notes: I haven't spoken with Jane since she moved.

Question: 3 Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities ....... the weather is bad.

Correct Answer : 3 [when]

Notes: Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities when the weather is bad.

Question: 4 Please read the book ....... it's still available from the library.

Correct Answer : 4 [while]

Notes: Please read the book while it's still available from the library.

Question: 5 Everybody had dessert ....... they finished eating the main course.

Correct Answer : 5 [after]

Notes: Everybody had dessert after they finished eating the main course.

Question: 6 The pep rally won't begin ....... the last class of the day has ended.

Correct Answer : 6 [until]

Notes: The pep rally won't begin until the last class of the day has ended.

Question: 7 Elena will groom the horse in the morning ....... she can ride it in the afternoon.

Correct Answer : 7 [so that]

Notes: Elena will groom the horse in the morning so that she can ride it in the afternoon.

Question: 8 You will receive extra credit ....... you turn in your project early.

Correct Answer : 8 [if]

Notes: You will receive extra credit if you turn in your project early.

Question: 9 The concert will end at 10.30 p.m. ....... the audience insists on several encores.

Correct Answer : 9 [unless]

Notes: The concert will end at 10.30 p.m. unless the audience insists on several encores.

Question: 10 ....... they feel threatened, dogs sometimes display aggressive behavior.

Correct Answer : 10 [When]

Notes: When they feel threatened, dogs sometimes display aggressive behavior.