General grammar exercise Complete the following sentences He was let off ………………… he would not repeat the offence a) so that b) on condition that c) in order that d) because He wore a coat ………………… he might not catch cold a) in order that b) provided that c) on condition that d) so as to It has been raining continuously ………………… yesterday morning a) for b) from c) since d) ago The conference will take place between the 10th ………………… the 16th of June a) and b) to c) through d) none of these This is the kind of music that I like to listen …………………… a) to b) from c) at d) with Here is the man that I was talking to you ………………… a) at b) about c) with d) none of these ……………… my best efforts, I could not win the election a) By means of b) In spite of c) Owing to d) On behalf of Pay your fee on time lest you ……………… be fined a) would b) could c) should d) might He ……………… only say what he wants and it will be granted a) need b) should c) would d) might 10 I don’t know if we can fully confide …………………… him a) with b) in c) at d) about Answers He was let off on condition that he would not repeat the offence He wore a coat in order that he might not catch cold It has been raining continuously since yesterday morning The conference will take place between the 10th and the 16th of June This is the kind of music that I like to listen to Here is the man that I was talking to you about In spite of my best efforts, I could not win the election Pay your fee on time lest you should be fined He need only say what he wants and it will be granted 10 I don’t know if we can fully confide in him Stay on top of your writing! Download our grammar guide from www.englishgrammar.org to stay up-to-date Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)