1.The children stayed home because a storm was approaching. (therefore)
2.I didn't have my umbrella, so i got wet. (consequently)
3. Paul is saving his money in order to travel in Europe next summer. (so that)
4. If you don't leave now, you'll be late for class (otherwise)
5.Jane had a sore throat, yet she still went to work. (however)
6. He is very rich. He bought a whole island. (so ....that )
7. There isn't any air in one of the tires, so I can't ride my bicycle.(because
8. I got to class on time although I missed by bus. (but)
9. Because of the bad weather we didn't really enjoy our holiday. (so)
10. I had a lot of studying to do, but I went to a movie anyway. (even though)
11. Sue has bought a new coat. She's bought some new boots as well.(and)
12. i was very sleepy, but I finished all of my work anyway. (nevertheless )
13. Olga did poor work. She was fired from her job. (such ....that)
14. The teacher doesn't know the answer. the students don't know the answer. (neither... nor)
15. Barbara is studying Chinese. She is also studying Japanese. (not only but also)
1. watch was broken, ______i bought a new one
2.Carol stayed in bed ________she felt really ill.
3.Nancy saved up her money _________she could buy lenther boots.
4.Always wash your hands__________ you have a meal
5. The teacher lectured,__________the students took notes.
6. she did not study,_________she passed the exam
7.___________I don't like vegetables, I eat them every day.
8. Edward missed the final exam.___________he failed the course.
9.We must he early,____________we won't get a seat.
10. We must work quickly ___________ we won't finish before dark.
11.___________Jane studies hard, she will pass all of her exams.
12. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels ____________watching television.
13. She spoke very quietly_________nobody could hear a word.
14. Mike was really sleepy.____________,he stayed up late to watch the end of the geme on TV .
15.___________her illness, she mised the class
16. Carol went to work___________feeling ill.
17. The food was__________hot that it burned my tongue
18. My neighborhood is quiet and safe.____________,I always lock my doors.
19. There was fog at Heathrow;____________,our plane's departure was delayed.
20.___________________we were having dinner, the telephone rang
Exercise : Complete the sentenees with the eorreet preposition.
1. Diane is soing away _________a week _________September.
2 We always go out for dinner _________Jane's birthday
3. You look bored. You don't seem interested___________what I'm saying
4. We spoke __________Dr. Carter _____________our problem
5. Jack's plane arrived __________the airport ____Mexico City two bours ago.
6. I saw Steve ____ football match_________ Saturday?
7. The bus was full_______people. There were too many people_______it
8. Carl the airport was born_____________Chicago, but his family moved________New York when he was three.
9. The river Rhine flows__________the North Sea
10. Peter apologized______Jane_____his behavior
1l. Have you ever worked__________a farm?
12. My train arrived____________11.30. Can you meet me ___________the station?
13. Shhh. Im trying to concentrate_________ my work.
14. We're looking forward__________our vacation next month.
15. My coat is similar____________ yours, but different_________Ben's.
16._________weekends, we often go for long walks in the country
17. I haven't seen Kate________a few months. I last saw her_________24 April.
18. Parents are always proud_________their children
19, Look ____________these flowers. Are they pretty?
20. Don't listen ___________ what he says. He doesn't know what he's talking______
1. Do you believe ________ghots?
2. Everybody was surprised __________the new
3. Are you excited ___________going away next week?
4. I'm depending_____________to finish this work for me.
5. Im very fond you _____________ their children.
6. I can't distinguish one twin___________ the other.
7. Are you angry___________what happened?
8. She wore sunglasses to protect her eyes____________the sun.
9.Mark Twain became internationally famous _____________ his novels
10. My mother ia always nice ___________everyone
11. He agreed________them_________need for change.
12. I am grateful ___________you__________ your assitance.
13. I thanked Sam__________helping me fix my car.
14. My brother ia not very good __________ repairing things.
15. Fresh vegetables are good___________you.