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ADVERB CLAUSES 1

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)
✓ Useful for TOEFL ✓ Useful for Cambridge B2/C1


Complete each adverb clause below with the correct word(s).

1. __________________ Mary always did well on her Spanish tests, his brother wasn't surprised that she got an A.
  When
  Since

2. Tell your sister to keep the orange juice in the refrigerator, __________________ it doesn't go bad.
  since
  so that

3. __________________ he thinks he knows why this happened, he doesn't.
  Although
  After

4. Tim said goodbye to his grandparents ________________ he moved to New York.
  before
  since

5. ________________ my grandmother has diabetes, she has to watch what she eats.
  Before
  Since

6. ________________ I moved to Dallas, I had never met a cowboy!
  Before
  Since

7. She told me ________________ she got back from the store.
  because
  after

8. He couldn't respond ________________ he doesn't speak English very well.
  so that
  because

9. We walked slowly ________________ my parents could keep up with us.
  because
  so that

10. ________________ you stop complaining, you'll feel a lot better.
  If
  Since

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