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Topic: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS IN ENGLISH 1

level: Advanced

Choose the right (most-natural-sounding) subordinating conjunction for each of the sentences.

1. ________________ she tried really hard, she lost the race.
  Although
  Because
  Since

2. ________________ my wife loves lilies, my sister prefers roses.
  Because
  Whereas
  Rather than

3. ________________ sending everyone the same email, John composed a separate email for each of his friends.
  If only
  Unless
  Rather than

4. ________________ she comes, I will not talk to her.
  Even if
  Although
  Because

5. ________________ you come with me, I will not go.
  Although
  Whereas
  Unless

6. ________________ you have told me your name, I will tell you mine.
  Although
  Since
  Even if

7. ________________ he didn't know what to say, he said nothing.
  Because
  Unless
  Though

8. ________________ he came into the room, everyone looked at him.
  Although
  When
  Whereas

9. ________________ the guard was sleeping, the prisoners escaped.
  Although
  While
  Unless

10. ________________ she watches that movie, she cries.
  Whatever
  Because
  Whenever

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