Basic Subordinating Conjunctions 1

Choose the best conjunction for each sentence.

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