Unit 111: Subordinating Conjunctions

as soon as • when • even though • while • so that • until

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111.1 Match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings

Jeremy started his own business
because he likes bird-watching.
The children ran out to play
as soon as it stopped raining.
We bought Jim some binoculars
so that he could work for himself.
Adam failed his test
even though he worked hard for it.
Someone stole my purse
when he gets home from work.
Sam usually eats
while I was at the restaurant.

111.2 Cross out the incorrect words in each sentence

1. You need to enter your password in order to / so that access your account.
2. Eli decided to go jogging, so that / even though it was raining.
3. Ella put on some sunscreen because / so that she didn't get sunburned.
4. When / While I finish this report, I'll give you a hand.
5. You need a passport in order to / so that enter most countries.
6. Even though / Because I prefer coffee, I decided to have a cup of tea.
7. Paolo decided to have a nap although / because he was feeling tired.
8. I made the dinner when / while my wife cleaned our apartment.

111.3 Fill in the gaps using the subordinating conjunctions

as soon as
when
even though
while
so that
until
  1. Regina called her parents her boyfriend proposed.
  2. I read a newspaper I was waiting for the train.
  3. My dad bought some paint he can decorate the kitchen.
  4. I'm not going out I've finished my homework.
  5. Sally's moving to Spain, she can't speak Spanish.
  6. you've written the report, can you send me a copy?

111.4 Rewrite the sentences, correcting the errors

1. Yuri got burned because he stayed in the sun too long.
2. The concert begins as soon as the singer will arrive.
3. Even although I arrived early, there were no tickets left.
4. Miguela is learning to juggle in order for impress her friends.
5. Can you give me a call when you will arrive?
6. I usually eat while my roommate gets home.
7. I went to the supermarket for buy some groceries.

Correct Answers

111.1

  1. Jeremy started... so that he could work for himself.
  2. The children ran out... as soon as it stopped raining.
  3. We bought Jim... because he likes bird-watching.
  4. Adam failed... even though he worked hard for it.
  5. Someone stole... while I was at the restaurant.
  6. Sam usually eats... when he gets home from work.

111.2

Cross out: so that, so that, because, When, to, Even though, although, when

111.3

  1. as soon as
  2. while
  3. so that
  4. until
  5. even though
  6. when

111.4

  1. Yuri got burned because he stayed in the sun too long.
  2. The concert begins as soon as the singer arrives.
  3. Even though I arrived early, there were no tickets left.
  4. Miguela is learning to juggle in order to impress her friends.
  5. Can you give me a call when you arrive?
  6. I usually eat while my roommate gets home.
  7. I went to the supermarket to buy some groceries.