Basic Subordinating Conjunctions 1

Choose the best conjunction for each sentence.

  1. ________ my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.
    1.   Since
    2.   Whereas
  2. Paula got the job ________ she had no experience.
    1.   even though
    2.   as
  3. ________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.
    1.   Although
    2.   Because
  4. I will be late today ________ my car has broken down.
    1.   because
    2.   though
  5. I don't drink coffee ________ it makes me nervous.
    1.   although
    2.   as
  6. Jun couldn't buy any Christmas presents ________ he didn't have any money.
    1.   even though
    2.   because
  7. Jerry passed the exam first time ________ I had to retake it three times.
    1.   while
    2.   as
  8. ________ Mei Li doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.
    1.   Since
    2.   Whereas