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Level: advanced
Category: grammar
Topic: connecting words

Connecting Words

Complete the sentences with the following connectors

with           without     when      despite     unless     although

as soon as     provided    until     however     after       before
  1. ______ you see dark clouds coming over the mountains, you know there's going to be a big storm.
  2. John entered the house __________ knocking on the door and he scared us.
  3. There's going to be a brief reception __________ the awards ceremony.
  4. My parents aren't going to let me go on holiday __________ I pass all my final exams.
  5. NASA is determined to send people to Mars before 2015, __________ difficult or costly that may be.
  6. The explorers told the reporter that he could film the expedition to Everest __________ he could support the same hardships as everyone else.
  7. We have to finish this project __________ the boss comes back from his trip to New York.
  8. James lives the life of a rich man; nice clothes, an expensive car __________ I don't know where he gets the money.
  9. I know it's a serious setback, but we can get back on schedule __________ everybody's help.
  10. I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen but we can't start the press conference __________ the Minister arrives.
  11. I can start the project __________ you authorize the funds.
  12. I would say that the film is quite ingenious __________ what the critics are saying about it.

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Created:  2007-08-20
Updated:  2007-08-20

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