ADVERBIALCLAUSES 1) We keep our bread in the bridge ____ it doesn’t go bad. A. since B. so that C. although D. after 2) ____ these cars are cheap, they last a long time. A. Because B. In order that C. Although D. After 3) You should give the iron time to heat up ____ you iron your clothes. A. because B. so that C. even though D. before 4) You need good shoes to go hiking in the mountains ____ the ground is rough and hard. A. because B. so that C. before D. even though 5) Hockey players wear lots of protective clothing ____ they don’t get hurt. A. because of B. after C. in order that D. though 6) You will have to pay higher insurance ____ you buy a sports car. A. if B. although C. so that D. before 7) You shouldn’t drive ____ drinking alcohol. A. if B. after C. even though D. in order that 8) ____ the dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish – it’s a mammal. A. Whether B. So that C. Although D. After 9) You may get malaria ____ you are bitten by a mosquito. A. if B. so that C. though D. before 10) I haven’t been climbing ____ I broke my leg last summer. A. although B. since C. so that D. before 11) He jogs ____ there is very little traffiC. A. however B. so that C. as if D. where 12) He went to bed ____ he was sleepy. A. because B. so that C. because of D. although 13) I will not lend you a little money ____ you promise to pay me back next week. A. as if B. unless C. if D. where 14) She took a computer course ____ she could get a better job. A. so that B. as if C. if D. though 15) He ran ____ fast ____ I couldn’t catch him. A. such/that B. very/that C. too/to D. so/that 16) ____ you save your money, you will be able to go to college. A. Unless B. Although C. If D. So 17) ____ Jack has a master’s degree, he works as a store clerk. A. Because B. So that C. Where D. Though 18) Mozart could write music ____ he was only five. 1 A. because B. although C. when D. however 19) I made a mistake ____ I was tired. A. though B. so that C. because D. if 20) I will wait ____ he comes. A. however B. until C. so that D. in spite of 21) ____ a headache, he enjoyed the film. A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. However 22) My sister will take the plane ____ she dislikes flying. A. because B. so that C. although D. before 23) We took many pictures ____ the cloudy sky. A. despite of B. even though C. despite D. because 24) ____ both his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. A. Because B. Although C. So that D. Where 25) We understood him ____ he spoke very fast. A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite II/ Change the sentences to incorporate the expressions in parentheses. 1. Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although) ……………………………………………………………………… 2. Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of) ……………………………………………………………………… 3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although) ……………………………………………………………………… 4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite) ……………………………………………………………………… 5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children. (even though) ……………………………………………………………………… 6. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of) ……………………………………………………………………… 7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though) ……………………………………………………………………… 8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize. (even though) ……………………………………………………………………… 9. Inspite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. (even though) ……………………………………………………………………… 10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (in spite of) ……………………………………………………………………… 2 . ADVERBIAL CLAUSES 1) We keep our bread in the bridge ____ it doesn’t go bad. A. since