DNU: Conjunctions and Prepositions

Chris only accepted the job __________ the salary, which was very high.

• because of

• because

• although

• in spite of

___________ we'd planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.

• because

• although

• because of

• in spite of

You should lock your bike to something ___________ somebody tries to steal it.

• in case

• if

I don't mind if you come home late ___________ you come in quietly. (unless/ as long as)

The company will have to close ___________ business improves soon.

• if

• as long as

• providing

• unless

The news that they are getting married came ___________ a complete surprise to me. (as/ like)

I don't think Paul was joking. He looked ___________ he meant what he said.

• if

• like

• as if

• because

We were hungry when we arrived. We hadn't eaten anything ___________ the journey.

• during

• for

• while

• when

It is hoped that the new bridge will be completed ___________ the end of the year.

• until

• by

• by the time

• while

I've been invited to a wedding ___________ 14 February. (at/ on/ in)