Clauses

Clauses

by Альбина Бурлова

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Multiple Choice

The play ______ Frank and I saw last night was wonderful.

• why

• which

• who

• whose

• where

Multiple Choice

The DVD _____ you lent me yesterday is damaged.

• that

• why

• who

• whose

• where

Multiple Choice

My sister, ____ is three years older than me, lives in Australia.

• that

• which

• who

• whose

• where

Multiple Choice

The cinema _____ here we saw the new Brad Pitt film is closed for renovation.

• that

• which

• who

• whose

• where

Multiple Choice

The university _____ he is attending has a good reputation.

• why

• which

• who

• whose

• where

Multiple Choice

Dana, ______ works at Barclays Bank, is Swedish.

• why

• which

• who

• whose

• where

Multiple Choice

My cat, _____ name is Sugar, is a Siamese.

• that

• which

• who

• whose

• where

Multiple Choice

He doesn’t know the reason ______ she left without saying a word.

• why

• which

• who

• whose

• where

Multiple Select

The day ____ my son was born was the happiest day of my life.

• that

• when

• who

• whose

• where

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Join the pairs of sentences using the words in brackets:

Jim took a map with him. He might get lost. (in case)

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Join the pairs of sentences using the words in brackets:

This is washing powder. We use it to wash delicate fabrics. (for)

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Join the pairs of sentences using the words in brackets:

He is renovating his house. He is thinking of selling it later. (with a view to)

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Join the pairs of sentences using the words in brackets:

Rick is taking a few classes. He wishes to further his education. (in order to)

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Join the pairs of sentences using the words in brackets:

Jill closed the door. She didn't want to disturb the baby. (so as not to)

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Multiple Choice

The schools were closed ______ heavy snowfall.

• because of

• for

Multiple Choice

The road was blocked _____ a fallen tree.

• since

• on account of

Multiple Choice

Brenda put on a jacket _____ it was getting chilly.

• the reason why

• because

Multiple Choice

Today's tennis match is cancelled ____ rain.

• due to

• since

Multiple Choice

No one knows ______ Jerry left so suddenly.

• the reason why

• the reason for

Multiple Choice

She asked for his help ______ the boxes were too heavy to carry by herself.

• due to

• since

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Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

The citizens of Dart ford were distressed. A new factory was to be built in their town. (for)

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Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

Sarah had to walk to school. She missed the bus. (the reason why)

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Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

Jason couldn't sleep. It was very noisy. (because of)

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Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

He had difficulties parking the car. He was an inexperienced driver. (as)

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Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

I can't text Rick. I haven't got his mobile number. (since)

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Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

summer holidays are here. Now we can relax. (now that)

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Multiple Choice

It was _______ hot day that they decided to go for a swim.

• so

• such

• such a

• such an

Multiple Choice

She speaks _____ quickly that I can hardly understand her.

• so

• such

• such a

• such an

Multiple Choice

Our tour group had _______ amazing time visiting the Colosseum in Rome that we booked to go again.

• so

• such

• such a

• such an

Multiple Choice

Laura was in _____ hurry to leave that she left her handbag at home.

• so

• such

• such a

• such an

Multiple Choice

The boys were making _____ much noise that their parents got angry and sent them to bed.

• so

• such

• such a

• such an

Multiple Choice

The cake was so delicious that ...

• every student wants to be in his class

• all the flights were delayed.

• she laughed out loud all the way through it.

• he felt sick.

• I asked for another piece.

Multiple Choice

There were _______ many people on the bus that we couldn't get on.

• so

• such

• such a

• such an

Multiple Choice

It was such a funny film that ...

• every student wants to be in his class

• all the flights were delayed.

• she laughed out loud all the way through it.

• he felt sick.

• I asked for another piece.

Multiple Choice

Frank ate so much chocolate that ...

• every student wants to be in his class

• all the flights were delayed.

• she laughed out loud all the way through it.

• he felt sick.

• I asked for another piece.

Multiple Choice

She was _____ upset when she heard the bad news that she broke down in tears.

• so

• such

• such a

• such an

Multiple Choice

We were having _____ much fun at the amusement park that we forgot about the time.

• so

• such

• such a

• such an

Multiple Choice

There were so many people at the cafe that ...

• the couple had to wait before getting a table

• all the flights were delayed.

• she laughed out loud all the way through it.

• he felt sick.

• I asked for another piece.

Multiple Choice

Mr. Brown is such a popular professor that ...

• every student wants to be in his class

• all the flights were delayed.

• she laughed out loud all the way through it.

• he felt sick.

• I asked for another piece.

Multiple Choice

The weather was so bad that ...

• every student wants to be in his class

• all the flights were delayed.

• she laughed out loud all the way through it.

• he felt sick.

• the couple had to wait before getting a table