Complex sentences

1. I almost missed my flight ___________ there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.

• A. although

• B. since

• C. despite

• D. because of

2. They decided not to go out for a meal _____________ they were too tired.

• A. so

• B. but

• C. because

• D. if

3. They were driving to Dallas _____________ they caught an accident.

• A. when

• B. while

• C. before

• D. as soon as

4. I want to be well-groomed ______other people think nice things about me.

• A. in order to

• B. so as not to

• C. as soon as

• D. so that

5. ___________I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.

• A. As soon as

• B. Although

• C. After

• D. Before

6. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.

• A. As hard as he work

• B. Though he worked hard

• C. Despite he worked hard

• D. Although hard work

7. ________ she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.

• A. In order that

• B. Although

• C. Because of

• D. While

8. All people should join hand in protecting the environment ___________ we can gain better health.

• A. in order that

• B. when

• C. because

• D. even though

9. ____________ her poverty, she feels happy.

• A. Although

• B. In spite of

• C. Because

• D. If

10. Tony went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

• A. that he did not feel very well

• B. despite of the fact not feeling well

• C. because he did not feel very well

• D. despite not feeling very well