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.