Exercise 1

Exercise 1

1. _______ Paul bring the money for our lunch, we'll go right down to the cafeteria.

a. Since b. As soon as c. Now that d. Until

2. My mouth is burning! This is_______ spicy food that I don't think I can finish it.

a. such b. so c. very d. too

3. Both my books _______ from my room last night.

a. were stolen and my wallet b. and my wallet were stolen

c. and my wallet was stolen d. were and my wallet was stolen

4. When______ a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and abbreviations it contains.

a. having used b. use c. to use d. using

5. Bats are fascinating_______ have many interesting and amazing qualities.

a. animals. Therefore, they b. animals, they

c. animals. They d. animal. Because they

6. While_____ to help Tim with his math, I got impatient because he wouldn't pay attention to what I was saying.

a. I am trying b. having tried c. I try d. trying

7. _______ extremely bad weather in the mountains, we're no longer considering our skiing trip.

a. Due to b. Because c. Since d. Due to the fact that

8. Emily is motivated to study____ she knows that a good education can improve her life.

a. therefore b. because of c. because d. so

9. Sonia broke her leg in two place ______, she had to wear a cast and use crutches for three months.

a. Inasmuch as b. Consequently c. For that d. Because

10. Our village had______ money available for education that the schools had to close.

a. so little b. such little c. so much d. such much

11. Hundreds of species of Hawaiian flowers have become extinct or rare _______ land development and the grazing of wild goats.

a. now that b. due to c. because d. for

12. Tom Booth is one the best players in the country. We have won al of our games_____ he joined our team.

a. when b. the first c. since d. due to

13. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, _______ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.

a. yet b. so c. for d. and

14. ________ Jan arrives, we will have finished this group project.

a. By the time b. Until c. Now that d. Since

15. For the most part, young children spend their time playing, eating, and _______ a lot.

a. they sleep b. sleeping c. sleep d. they are sleeping

16. Joan worked in a vineyard last summer ________ money for school expenses.

a. because to earn b. so she earns

c. for she earned d. so that she could earn

17. __________ unprepared for the exam, I felt sure I would get a low score.

a. Being b. Having c. Because d. Upon

18. Ever since_______ Ted the bad news, he's been avoiding me.

a. telling b. told c. I told d. having told

19. ________ my daughter reaches the age of sixteen, she will be able to drive.

a. Having b. Since c. one d. Because

20. Matt will enjoy skiing more the next time he goes to Mr. Baker _____ he was had skiing lessons.

a. so that b. before c. now that d. and

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