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WorksheetsChapter 19 - part 1
Total questions: 108
Worksheet time: 54mins
EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences with either because or because of.
3. We can't visit the museum tomorrow __________ it isn't open.
because of
because
EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences with either because or because of.
4. Jim has to give up jogging _______ his sprained ankle.
because of
because
EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences with either because or because of.
5. ____________ heavy fog at the airport, we had to stay in London an extra day.
Because
Because of
EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences with either because or because of.
6. _____________ the elevator was broken, we had to walk up six flights of stairs.
Because of
Because
EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences with either because or because of.
7. Thousands of Irish people emigrated to the United States __________ the potato famine in Ireland in the mid-19th century.
because
because of
EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences with either because or because of.
8. The young couple decided not to buy the house ________ its dilapidated condition.
because of
because
EXERCISE 3: Using the ideas given in parentheses, complete the sentences.
2. (The traffic was heavy.) We were late to the meeting due to ________________.
the traffic was heavy
the traffic heavy
was heavy traffic
the heavy traffic
EXERCISE 3: Using the ideas given in parentheses, complete the sentences.
3. (Bill's wife is ill.) Bill has to do all of the cooking and cleaning because of _______________.
his wife is ill
his wife's illness
his wife illness
is wife ill
EXERCISE 3: Using the ideas given in parentheses, complete the sentences.
4. (Dr. Robinson has done excellent research on wolves.) Due to ______________________, we know much more today about that endangered species than we did even five years ago.
Dr. Robinson having done excellent research on wolves
Dr. Robinson do excellent research on wolves
Dr. Robinson's excellent research on wolves
Dr. Robinson has done excellent research on wolves
EXERCISE 3: Using the ideas given in parentheses, complete the sentences.
5. (It was noisy in the next apartment.) I couldn't get to sleep last night because of _______________________.
the noise in the next apartment
the noisy was in the next apartment
the noisy in the next apartment
being noisy in the next apartment
EXERCISE 3: Using the ideas given in parentheses, complete the sentences.
6. (Circumstances are beyond my control.) Due to _____________, I regret to say that I cannot be present at your daughter's wedding.
circumstancing beyond my control
circumstances are beyond my control
circumstancing are beyond my control
circumstances beyond my control
EXERCISE 4: Restate the sentences, using the given transitions.
1. The children stayed home because a storm was approaching. (therefore)
- Therefore a storm was approaching, the children stayed home.
- A storm was approaching. The children therefore stayed home.
- A storm was approaching. The children stayed therefore home.
- A storm was approaching, therefore, the children stayed home.
- A storm was approaching, the children, therefore, stayed home.
- A storm was approaching, the children stayed therefore home.
- A storm was approaching. Therefore, the children stayed home.
- A storm was approaching. The children, therefore, stayed home.
- A storm was approaching. The children stayed home, therefore.
- A storm was approaching therefore, the children stayed home.
- A storm was approaching. The children therefore stayed home.
- A storm was approaching. The children stayed home, therefore.
EXERCISE 4: Restate the sentences, using the given transitions.
2. I didn't have my umbrella, so I got wet. (consequently)
- I consequently didn't have my umbrella. I got wet.
- I didn't have my umbrella, so I consequently got wet.
- I didn't have my umbrella. I got wet so consequently.
- I didn't have my umbrella. Consequently, I got wet.
- I didn't have my umbrella. I, consequently, got wet.
- I didn't have my umbrella. I got wet, consequently.
- I didn't have my umbrella. Consequently I got wet.
- I didn't have my umbrella. I consequently got wet.
- I didn't have my umbrella. I got wet consequently.
- Consequently I didn't have my umbrella. I got wet.
- I didn't have my umbrella. Consequently I got wet.
- I didn't have my umbrella. I got consequently wet.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
2. Emily has never wanted to return to the Yukon to live. The winters are too severe. (because of)
Emily has never wanted to return to the Yukon to live because of the winters too severe.
Emily has never wanted to return to the Yukon to live because of the severe winters.
Emily has never wanted to return to the Yukon to live because of the winters are too severe.
Emily has never wanted to return to the Yukon because of living the severe winters.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
3. It is important to wear a hat on cold days. We lose sixty percent of our body heat through our head. (since)
Since it is important wearing a hat on cold days, we lose sixty percent of our body heat through our head.
Since it is important to wear a hat on cold days, we lose sixty percent of our body heat through our head.
It is important to wear a hat on cold days since losing sixty percent of our body heat through our head.
It is important to wear a hat on cold days since we lose sixty percent of our body heat through our head.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
4. When I was in my teens and twenties, it was easy for me to get into an argument with my father. Both of us can be stubborn and opinionated. (for)
When I was in my teens and twenties, for easy for me to get into an argument with my father. Both of us can be stubborn and opinionated.
When I was in my teens and twenties, it was easy for me to get into an argument with my father, for us can be stubborn and opinionated.
When I was in my teens and twenties, it was easy for me to get into an argument with my father, for both of us can be stubborn and opinionated.
When I was in my teens and twenties, for it was easy for me to get into an argument with my father. Both of us can be stubborn and opinionated.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
5. A camel can go completely without water for eight to ten days. It is an ideal animal for desert areas. (due to the fact that)
Due to the fact that a camel can go completely without water for eight to ten days, it is an ideal animal for desert areas.
A camel can go completely without water for eight to ten days, it is an ideal animal due to the fact that for desert areas.
A camel can go completely without water due to the fact that for eight to ten days, it is an ideal animal for desert areas.
A camel can go completely without water for eight to ten days due to the fact that it is an ideal animal for desert areas.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
6. Bill couldn't pick us up after the concert. His car wouldn't start. (therefore)
Therefore Bill's car wouldn't start, he couldn't pick us up after the concert.
Bill's car wouldn't start. Therefore, he couldn't pick us up after the concert.
Bill's car wouldn't start, therefore, he couldn't pick us up after the concert.
Bill's car wouldn't start. He couldn't pick us up after the concert, therefore.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
7. Robert had to ask many of the same questions again the next time he talked to the travel agent. He did not pay close attention to what she said when he went to see her at her office last week. (so)
Robert did not pay close attention to what the travel agent said when he went to see her at her office last week, so he had to ask many of the same questions again the next time he talked to her.
So Robert did not pay close attention to what the travel agent said when he went to see her at her office last week, he had to ask many of the same questions again the next time he talked to her.
Robert had to ask many of the same questions again the next time he talked to the travel agent, so he did not pay close attention to what she said when he went to see her at her office last week.
So Robert had to ask many of the same questions again the next time he talked to the travel agent, he did not pay close attention to what she said when he went to see her at her office last week.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
8. A tomato is classified as a fruit, but most people consider it a vegetable. It is often eaten in salads along with lettuce, onions, cucumbers, and other vegetables. (since)
Since a tomato is classified as a fruit, but most people consider it a vegetable since it is often eaten in salads along with lettuce, onions, cucumbers, and other vegetables.
A tomato is classified as a fruit, but most people consider it a vegetable since it is often eaten in salads along with lettuce, onions, cucumbers, and other vegetables.
But a tomato is classified as a fruit since most people consider it a vegetable since it is often eaten in salads along with lettuce, onions, cucumbers, and other vegetables.
A tomato is classified as a fruit, but most people consider since it a vegetable. It is often eaten in salads along with lettuce, onions, cucumbers, and other vegetables.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
9. There is consumer demand for ivory. Many African elephants are being slaughtered ruthlessly. Many people who care about saving these animals from extinction refuse to buy any item made from ivory. (due to, consequently)
Consumer demand for ivory due to many African elephants are being slaughtered ruthlessly. Consequently, many people who care about saving these animals from extinction refuse to buy any item made from ivory.
Due to consumer demand for ivory, many African elephants are being slaughtered ruthlessly. Consequently, many people who care about saving these animals from extinction refuse to buy any item made from ivory.
Consequently consumer demand for ivory, many African elephants are being slaughtered ruthlessly due to Many people who care about saving these animals from extinction refuse to buy any item made from ivory.
Due to consumer demand for ivory, many African elephants are being slaughtered ruthlessly. Many people who consequently care about saving these animals from extinction refuse to buy any item made from ivory.
EXERCISE 8: Combine ideas, using the words in parentheses.
10. Most 15th-century Europeans believed the world was flat and that a ship could conceivably sail off the earth. Many sailors of the time refused to venture forth with explorers into unknown waters. (because)
Because most 15th-century Europeans believed the world was flat and that a ship could conceivably sail off the end of the earth, many sailors of the time refused to venture forth with explorers into unknown waters.
Most 15th-century Europeans believed the world was flat and that a ship could conceivably sail off the end of the earth because many sailors of the time refused to venture forth with explorers into unknown waters.
Most 15th-century Europeans believed the world was flat and that a ship could conceivably sail off the end of the earth. Many sailors of the time refused to venture forth with explorers into because unknown waters.
Because most 15th-century Europeans believing the world was flat and that a ship could conceivably sail off the end of the earth, many sailors of the time refused to venture forth with explorers into unknown waters.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
3. It was an expensive car. We couldn't afford to buy it.
It so was an expensive car that we couldn't afford to buy it.
It such was an expensive car that we couldn't afford to buy it.
It was so an expensive car that we couldn't afford to buy it.
It was such an expensive car that we couldn't afford to buy it.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
4. The car was expensive. We couldn't afford to buy it.
The car was so expensive that we couldn't afford to buy it.
The car such expensive that we couldn't afford to buy it.
The car was such expensive that we couldn't afford to buy it.
The car so expensive that we couldn't afford to buy it.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
5. The weather was hot. You could fry an egg on the sidewalk.
The weather was so hot that you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.
The weather was such hot that you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.
The weather was hot so you could fry an egg that on the sidewalk.
The weather was hot such you could fry an egg that on the sidewalk.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
6. During the summer, we had hot and humid weather. It was uncomfortable just sitting in a chair doing nothing.
During the summer, we had so hot and humid weather that it was uncomfortable just sitting in a chair doing nothing.
During the summer, we had so hot and humid weather that was uncomfortable just sitting in a chair doing nothing.
During the summer, we had such hot and humid weather that was uncomfortable just sitting in a chair doing nothing.
During the summer, we had such hot and humid weather that it was uncomfortable just sitting in a chair doing nothing.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
7. I don't feel like going to work. We're having beautiful weather.
We're such having beautiful weather that I don't feel like going to work.
We're having such beautiful weather that I don't feel like going to work.
We're having so beautiful weather that I don't feel like going to work.
We're so having beautiful weather that I don't feel like going to work.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
8. Ivan takes everything in life too seriously. He is unable to experience the small joys and pleasures of daily living.
Ivan takes everything in life such seriously that is unable to experience the small joys and pleasures of daily living.
Ivan takes everything in life such seriously that he is unable to experience the small joys and pleasures of daily living.
Ivan takes everything in life so seriously that is unable to experience the small joys and pleasures of daily living.
Ivan takes everything in life so seriously that he is unable to experience the small joys and pleasures of daily living.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
9. I've met too many people in the last few days. I can't possibly remember all of their names.
I've met so many people in the last few days that I can't possibly remember all of their names.
I've such met many people in the last few days that I can't possibly remember all of their names.
I've met such many people in the last few days that I can't possibly remember all of their names.
I've so met many people in the last few days that I can't possibly remember all of their names.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
10. Tommy ate too much candy. He got a stomachache.
Tommy ate so much candy that he got a stomachache.
Tommy so ate much candy that he got a stomachache.
Tommy ate such much candy that he got a stomachache.
Tommy such ate much candy that he got a stomachache.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
11. It took us only ten minutes to get there. There was little traffic.
It took us such only ten minutes to get there that there was little traffic.
It took us so only ten minutes to get there that there was little traffic.
There was so little traffic that it took us only ten minutes to get there.
There was such little traffic that it took us only ten minutes to get there.
EXERCISE 9: Combine the sentences by using so . . . that or such . . . that.
12. In some countries, few students are accepted by the universities. As a result, admission is virtually a guarantee of a good job upon graduation.
In some countries, such few students are accepted by the universities that admission is virtually a guarantee of a good job upon graduation.
In some countries, so few students are accepted by the universities that admission is virtually a guarantee of a good job upon graduation.
In some countries, so few students are accepted by the universities that a result admission is virtually a guarantee of a good job upon graduation.
In some countries, such few students are accepted by the universities that a result admission is virtually a guarantee of a good job upon graduation.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
2. Karen is a good pianist.
Column B
H. I'm surprised she didn't go into music professionally.
Karen such a good pianist that I'm surprised she didn't go into music professionally.
Karen is so a good pianist that I'm surprised she didn't go into music professionally.
Karen so a good pianist that I'm surprised she didn't go into music professionally.
Karen is such a good pianist that I'm surprised she didn't go into music professionally.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
3. The radio was too loud.
Column B
G. I couldn't hear what Michael was saying.
The radio was so loud that I couldn't hear what Michael was
saying.
The radio such was loud that I couldn't hear what Michael was
saying.
The radio was such loud that I couldn't hear what Michael was
saying.
The radio so was loud that I couldn't hear what Michael was
saying.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
4. Small animals in the forest move about quickly.
Column B
J. One can barely catch a glimpse of them.
Small animals so in the forest move about quickly that one can barely catch a glimpse of them.
Small animals in the forest move about such quickly that one can barely catch a glimpse of them.
Small animals in the forest move about so quickly that one can barely catch a glimpse of them.
Small animals such in the forest move about quickly that one can barely catch a glimpse of them.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
5. Olga did poor work.
Column B
B. She was fired from her job.
Olga did such poor work that was fired from her job.
Olga did so poor work that was fired from her job.
Olga such did poor work that she was fired from her job.
Olga did such poor work that she was fired from her job.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
6. The food was too hot.
Column B
A. It burned my tongue.
The food was such hot that burned my tongue.
The food was such hot that it burned my tongue.
The food was so hot that it burned my tongue.
The food was so hot that burned my tongue.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
7. There are many leaves on a single tree.
Column B
E. It is impossible to count them.
There are so many leaves on a single tree that it is impossible to count them.
There are such many leaves on a single tree that is impossible to count them.
There are such many leaves on a single tree that it is impossible to count them.
There are so many leaves on a single tree that is impossible to count them.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
8. The tornado struck with great force.
Column B
F. It lifted automobiles off the ground.
The tornado struck with such great force that lifted automobiles off the ground.
The tornado struck with so great force that lifted automobiles off the ground.
The tornado struck with so great force that it lifted automobiles off the ground.
The tornado struck with such great force that it lifted automobiles off the ground.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
9. Grandpa held me tightly when he hugged me.
Column B
K. I couldn't breathe for a moment.
Grandpa held me such tightly when he hugged me that I couldn't breathe for a moment.
Grandpa held me so tightly when he hugged me that I couldn't breathe for a moment.
Grandpa held me so tightly when he hugged me that couldn't breathe for a moment.
Grandpa held me such tightly when he hugged me that couldn't breathe for a moment.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
10. Few students showed up for class.
Column B
D. The teacher postponed the test.
Few students such showed up for class that the teacher postponed the test.
Such few students showed up for class that the teacher postponed the test.
Few students so showed up for class that the teacher postponed the test.
So few students showed up for class that the teacher postponed the test.
EXERCISE 10: Make sentences using such or so by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B.
Column A
11. Sally used too much paper when she was writing her report.
Column B
I. The wastepaper basket overflowed.
Sally used so much paper when she was writing her report that the wastepaper basket overflowed.
Sally so used much paper when she was writing her report that the wastepaper basket overflowed.
Sally used such much paper when she was writing her report that the wastepaper basket overflowed.
Sally such used much paper when she was writing her report that the wastepaper basket overflowed.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
5. Please be quiet. I want to be able to hear what Sharon is saying.
Please be quiet. I can hear so that what Sharon is saying.
Please be quiet so (that) I want to be able to hear what Sharon is saying.
Please be quiet so (that) I can hear what Sharon is saying.
Please be quiet. I want to be able to hear so that what Sharon is saying.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
6. I asked the children to be quiet. I wanted to be able to hear what Sharon was saying.
I asked the children to be quiet. I wanted to be able to hear so (that) what Sharon was saying.
I asked the children to be quiet. I could hear so (that) what Sharon was saying.
I asked the children to be quiet so (that) I wanted to be able to hear what Sharon was saying.
I asked the children to be quiet so (that) I could hear what Sharon was saying.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
7. I'm going to cash a check. I want to make sure that I have enough money to go to the market.
I'm going to cash a check so (that) I want to make sure that I have enough money to go to the market.
I'm going to cash a check so (that) I have enough money to go to the market.
I'm going to cash a check so (that) I want to have enough money to go to the market.
I'm going to cash a check so (that) I want make sure have enough money to go to the market.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
8. I cashed a check yesterday. I wanted to make sure that I had enough money to go to the market.
I cashed a check yesterday so (that) I would have enough money to go to the market.
I cashed a check yesterday so (that) I have enough money to go to the market.
I cashed a check yesterday so (that) I had enough money to go to the market.
I cashed a check yesterday so (that) I have had enough money to go to the market.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
9. Ann and Larry have a six-year-old child. Tonight they're going to hire a babysitter. They want to be able to go out with some friends.
Ann and Larry have a six-year-old child. Tonight they're going to hire a babysitter so (that) they can go out with some friends.
Ann and Larry have a six-year-old child so (that) tonight they're going to hire a babysitter. They want to be able to go out with some friends.
Tonight Ann and Larry are going to hire a babysitter for their six-year-old child so (that) they can go out with some friends.
Tonight Ann and Larry are going to hire a babysitter for their six-year-old child so (that) they want to be able to go out with some friends.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
10. Last week Ann and Larry hired a babysitter. They wanted to be able to go to a dinner party at the home of Larry's boss.
Last week, Ann and Larry hired a babysitter so (that) they could go to a dinner party at the home of Larry's boss.
Last week, Ann and Larry hired a babysitter so (that) they wanted to go to a dinner party at the home of Larry's boss.
Last week, Ann and Larry hired a babysitter so (that) they wanted to be able to go to a dinner party at the home of Larry's boss.
Last week, Ann and Larry hired a babysitter so (that) they can go to a dinner party at the home of Larry's boss.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
11. Be sure to put the meat in the oven at 5:00. You want to be sure that it will be ready to eat by 6:30.
Be sure to put the meat in the oven at 5:00 so (that) you can eat by 6:30.
Be sure to put the meat in the oven at 5:00 so (that) you will be ready to eat by 6:30.
Be sure to put the meat in the oven at 5:00 so (that) you want to be sure that it will be ready to eat by 6:30.
Be sure to put the meat in the oven at 5:00 so (that) it will be ready to eat by 6:30.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
12. Yesterday I put the meat in the oven at 5:00. I wanted it to be ready to eat by 6:30.
Yesterday, I put the meat in the oven at 5:00 so (that) I ate by 6:30.
Yesterday, I put the meat in the oven at 5:00 so (that) I wanted it to be ready to eat by 6:30.
Yesterday, I put the meat in the oven at 5:00 so (that) it will be ready to eat by 6:30.
Yesterday, I put the meat in the oven at 5:00 so (that) it would be ready to eat by 6:30.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
13. I'm going to leave the party early. I want to be able to get a good night's sleep tonight.
I'm going to leave the party early so (that) I want to be able to get a good night's sleep tonight.
I'm going to leave the party early so (that) I will be able to get a good night's sleep tonight.
I'm going to leave the party early so (that) I would be able to get a good night's sleep tonight.
I'm going to leave the party early so (that) I get a good night's sleep tonight.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
14. When it started to rain, Harry opened his umbrella. He wanted to be sure he didn't get wet.
When it started to rain, Harry opened his umbrella so (that) he get wet.
When it started to rain, Harry opened his umbrella so (that) he didn't get wet.
When it started to rain so (that) Harry opened his umbrella. He wouldn't get wet.
When it started to rain, Harry opened his umbrella so (that) he wouldn't get wet.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
15. The little boy pretended to be sick. He wanted to stay home from school.
The little boy pretended to be sick so (that) he could stay home from school.
The little boy pretended to be sick so (that) he wanted to stay home from school.
The little boy pretended to be sick so (that) he stayed home from school.
The little boy pretended to be sick so (that) he stay home from school.
EXERCISE 13: Combine the ideas by using so (that).
16. A lot of people were standing in front of me. I stood on tiptoes. I wanted to see the parade better.
A lot of people were standing in front of me so (that) I could stand on tiptoes. I wanted to see see the parade better.
A lot of people were standing in front of me so (that) I stood on tiptoes. I could see the parade better.
A lot of people were standing in front of me. I stood on tiptoes so (that) I could see the parade better.
A lot of people were standing in front of me. I stood on tiptoes so (that) I wanted to see see the parade better.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
2. I turned on the radio so that . . . .
Column B
F. listen to the news
I turned on the radio so that I can listen to the news.
I turned on the radio so that I listen to the news.
I turned on the radio so that I listened to the news.
I turned on the radio so that I could listen to the news.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
3. I need to buy some detergent so that
Column B
A. wash my clothes
I need to buy some detergent so that I can wash my clothes.
I need to buy some detergent so that I wash my clothes.
I need to buy some detergent so that I maybe wash my clothes.
I need to buy some detergent so that I should to wash my clothes.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
4. Roberto fixed the leak in the boat so that. . . .
Column B
C. not sink
Roberto fixed the leak in the boat so that it wouldn't sink.
Roberto fixed the leak in the boat so that it shouldn't sink.
Roberto fixed the leak in the boat so that it cannot sink.
Roberto fixed the leak in the boat so that it would sink.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
5. Mr. Kwan is studying the history and government of Canada so that . . . .
Column B
I. become a Canadian citizen
Mr. Kwan is studying the history and government of Canada so he should become a Canadian citizen.
Mr. Kwan is studying the history and government of Canada so he becomes a Canadian citizen.
Mr. Kwan is studying the history and government of Canada so he can become a Canadian citizen.
Mr. Kwan is studying the history and government of Canada so he has to become a Canadian citizen.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
6. Ms. Gow put on her reading glasses so that . . . .
Column B
B. read the fine print at the bottom of the contract
Mrs. Gow put on her reading glasses so that she could read the fine print at the bottom of the contract.
Mrs. Gow put on her reading glasses so that she read the fine print at the bottom of the contract.
Mrs. Gow put on her reading glasses so that she can read the fine print at the bottom of the contract.
Mrs. Gow put on her reading glasses so that she maybe read the fine print at the bottom of the contract.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
7. Jane is taking a course in auto mechanics so that. . . .
Column B
H. fix her own car
Jane is taking a course in auto mechanics so that she could fix her own car.
Jane is taking a course in auto mechanics so that she can fix her own car.
Jane is taking a course in auto mechanics so that she fixes her own car.
Jane is taking a course in auto mechanics so that she is fixing her own car.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
8. Omar is working hard to impress his supervisor so that . . . .
Column B
J. be considered for a promotion at his company
Omar is working hard to impress his supervisor so that he is considered for a promotion at his company.
Omar is working hard to impress his supervisor so that he will being considered for a promotion at his company.
Omar is working hard to impress his supervisor so that he will be considered for a promotion at his company.
Omar is working hard to impress his supervisor so that he maybe be considered for a promotion at his company.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
9. Po is saving his money so that . . . .
Column B
E. travel in Europe next summer
Po is saving his money so that he would travel in Europe next summer.
Po is saving his money so that he could travel in Europe next summer.
Po is saving his money so that he travels in Europe next summer.
Po is saving his money so that he can travel in Europe next summer.
EXERCISE 14: Complete the sentences in Column A with the ideas in Column B. Pay special attention to the verb forms following so that.
Column A
10. During the parade, Toshi lifted his daughter to his shoulder so that . . . .
Column B
G. see the dancers in the street
During the parade, Toshi lifted his daughter to his shoulder so that she could see the dancers in the street.
During the parade, Toshi lifted his daughter to his shoulder so that she can see the dancers in the street.
During the parade, Toshi lifted his daughter to his shoulder so that she saw the dancers in the street.
During the parade, Toshi lifted his daughter to his shoulder so that she may see the dancers in the street.
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
1. I need a pen so (that) . . . .
I could make out this check.
I maybe make out this check.
I can make out this check.
I should make out this check.
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
2. . . . so (that) he can improve his English.
He could study diligently
He don't need to study diligently
He can study diligently
He needs to study diligently
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
3. I turned on them so (that) . . . .
I wouldn't miss the news.
I would miss the news.
I shouldn't miss the news.
I could miss the news
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
4. Mary hurried to get the child out of the road so (that) . . . .
he wouldn't be hit by the speeding bus.
he wasn't hit by the speeding bus.
he could be hit by the speeding bus.
he was hit by the speeding bus.
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
5. . . . so (that) he wouldn't miss his important appointment.
Samir has set his alarm clock
Samir didn't set his alarm clock
Samir set his alarm clock
Samir don't set his alarm clock
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
6. I'm taking a bus instead of flying so (that) . . . .
I shouldn't see more of the countryside.
I can't see more of the countryside.
I can see more of the countryside.
I should see more of the countryside.
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
7. . . . so (that) I could tell him the news in person.
I have gone over to his house
I go over to his house
I had gone over to his house
I went over to his house
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
8. . . . so (that) his children will have a better life.
Spiro work at two jobs
Spiro works at two jobs
Spiro worked at two jobs
Spiro have worked at two jobs
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
9. Martina is trying to improve her English so (that) . . . .
she should get a better work.
she can get a better work.
she gets a better work.
she could get a better work.
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
10. . . . so (that) the celebration would be a great success.
They prepared lots of delicious food
They prepared lots of delicious foods
They prepare lots of delicious food
They prepare lots of delicious foods
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
11. Tarek borrowed some money from his friend so (that) . . . .
he made a downpayment on a car.
he makes a downpayment on a car.
he can make a downpayment on a car.
he could make a downpayment on a car.
EXERCISE 15: Complete the sentences with your own words.
12. . . . . so (that) you can be ready to leave on time.
Finishing your chores early
Finish your chores early
Finished your chores early
Having finished your chores early
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART I. Complete the sentences with but, even though, or nevertheless.
4. I had a lot of studying to do, ______________ I went to a movie anyway.
but
nevertheless
even though
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART I. Complete the sentences with but, even though, or nevertheless.
5. I had a lot of studying to do. ____________ I went to a movie.
But
Nevertheless
Even though
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART I. Complete the sentences with but, even though, or nevertheless.
6. _____________ I had a lot of studying to do, I went to a movie.
Even though
But
Nevertheless
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART I. Complete the sentences with but, even though, or nevertheless.
7. I finished all of my work _________ I was very sleepy.
even though
but
nevertheless
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART I. Complete the sentences with but, even though, or nevertheless.
8. I was very sleepy, ________ I finished all of my work anyway.
nevertheless
even though
but
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART I. Complete the sentences with but, even though, or nevertheless.
9. I was very sleepy. ___________ , I finished all of my work.
But
Nevertheless
Even though
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART !I. Complete the sentences with yet, although, or however.
10. I washed my hands. ___________ , they still looked dirty.
However
Yet
Although
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART !I. Complete the sentences with yet, although, or however.
11. I washed my hands, _________ they still looked dirty.
however
although
yet
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART II. Complete the sentences with yet, although, or however.
12. __________ I washed my hands, they still looked dirty.
Yet
Although
However
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART II. Complete the sentences with yet, although, or however.
13. Diana didn't know how to swim, ___________ she jumped into the
swimming pool.
although
however
yet
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART II. Complete the sentences with yet, although, or however.
14. _____________ Diana didn't know how to swim, she jumped into the
swimming pool.
Although
Yet
However
EXERCISE 17: Complete the sentences with the given words. Pay close attention to the given punctuation and capitalization.
PART II. Complete the sentences with yet, although, or however.
15. Diana didn't know how to swim. ___________ , she jumped into the
swimming pool.
However
Although
Yet
EXERCISE 18: Add commas, periods, and capital letters as necessary. Do not add, omit, or change any words.
2. Anna's father gave her some good advice but she didn't follow it.
Anna's father gave her, some good advice, but she didn't follow it.
Anna's father gave her some good advice, But she didn't follow it.
Anna's father gave her some good advice, but she didn't follow it.
Anna's father gave her, some good advice, But she didn't follow it.
EXERCISE 18: Add commas, periods, and capital letters as necessary. Do not add, omit, or change any words.
3. Even though Anna's father gave her some good advice she didn't follow it.
Even though Anna's father gave her some good advice, she didn't follow it.
Even though Anna's father gave her some good advice. She didn't follow it.
Even though, Anna's father gave her some good advice. She didn't follow it.
Even though, Anna's father gave her some good advice, she didn't follow it.
EXERCISE 18: Add commas, periods, and capital letters as necessary. Do not add, omit, or change any words.
4. Anna's father gave her some good advice she did not follow it however.
Anna's father gave her some good advice, she did not follow it, however.
Anna's father gave her some good advice. She did not follow it, however.
Anna's father gave her some good advice, she did not follow it however.
Anna's father gave her some good advice. She did not follow it. However.
EXERCISE 18: Add commas, periods, and capital letters as necessary. Do not add, omit, or change any words.
5. Thomas was thirsty I offered him some water he refused it.
Thomas was thirsty, I offered him some water, he refused it.
no change
Thomas was thirsty, I offered him some water. He refused it.
Thomas was thirsty. I offered him some water. He refused it.
EXERCISE 18: Add commas, periods, and capital letters as necessary. Do not add, omit, or change any words.
6. Thomas refused the water although he was thirsty.
Thomas refused the water although. He was thirsty.
Thomas refused the water although, he was thirsty.
no change
Thomas refused the water, although. He was thirsty.
EXERCISE 18: Add commas, periods, and capital letters as necessary. Do not add, omit, or change any words.
7. Thomas was thirsty nevertheless he refused the glass of water I brought him.
Thomas was thirsty. Nevertheless, he refused the glass of water I brought him.
Thomas was thirsty, nevertheless. He refused the glass of water I brought him.
Thomas was thirsty nevertheless. He refused the glass of water I brought him.
no change
EXERCISE 18: Add commas, periods, and capital letters as necessary. Do not add, omit, or change any words.
8. Thomas was thirsty yet he refused to drink the water that I offered him.
no change
Thomas was thirsty, yet. He refused to drink the water that I offered him.
Thomas was thirsty yet he refused to drink the water that. I offered him.
Thomas was thirsty, yet he refused to drink the water that I offered him.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
1. I had a cold, but I ______________ anyway.
went to class
can go to class
go to class
will go to class
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
2. Even though I had a cold, I ____________
had felt I had to finish my work.
has felt I had to finish my work.
felt I had to finish my work.
feel I had to finish my work.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
3. Although I didn't study, ____________
I didn't well on the test.
I did well on the test.
I did good on the test.
I do well on the test.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
4. I didn't study, but ___________ anyway.
I did good on the test
I did well on the test
I was well on the test
I didn't well on the test
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
5. I got an "A" on the test even though ____________.
I didn't do any extra studying.
I hadn't done any extra studying.
I had done any extra studying.
I did any extra studying.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
6. Even though Howard is a careful driver, ____________
he had an accident.
he has an accident.
he had had an accident.
he has had an accident.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
7. Even though the food they served for dinner tasted terrible, ___________
I finished my date because I hadn't wanted to hurt my hosts' feelings.
I finished my date because I didn't want to hurt my hosts' feelings.
I finished my date because I wanted to hurt my hosts' feelings.
I finished my date because I had wanted to hurt my hosts' feelings.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
8. My shirt still has coffee stains on it even though __________
I wash it twice.
I washed it twice.
I have washed it twice.
I had washed it twice.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
9. I still trust him even though _________
he lie to me.
he had lied to me.
he lied to me.
he lies to me.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
10. Even though he was drowning, no one ____________
tried to save him.
try to save him.
had tried to save him.
was trying to save him.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
11. Although I tried to be very careful, __________
I had spilled the coffee because mv cup was too full.
I spilled the coffee because mv cup was too full.
I have spilled the coffee because mv cup was too full.
I spill the coffee because mv cup was too full.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
12. Even though Ruth is one of my best friends, ___________
I don't tell her about my plans to elope with mv boyfriend.
I hadn't told her about my plans to elope with mv boyfriend.
I told her about my plans to elope with mv boyfriend.
I didn't tell her about my plans to elope with mv boyfriend.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
13. It's still hot in here even though __________
I open a window.
I opened a window.
I didn't open a window.
I had opened a window.
EXERCISE 20: Complete the sentences with your own words.
14. Even though I had a big breakfast, ____________
I am not hungry by eleven o'clock.
I has been hungry by eleven o'clock.
I was hungry by eleven o'clock.
I am hungry by eleven o'clock.
