ADVERBIAL CLAUSES 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