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Unit 12: Subordinating Conjunctions

7. .................... he left, he made sure he had his keys with him. Notes
8. .................... I told the truth, you would not believe me.
9. They have known her .................... she was a child.
10. I must leave now, .................... I have a great deal of work to do.

11. What shall we do .................... it rains?
12. .................... you read this book, you would be sure to enjoy it.
13. The door was open, .................... we could hear everything.
14. I studied more .................... he did.

15. We packed a lunch, .................... we knew we would soon be hungry.
16. I will join you, .................... the weather is fine.
17. .................... he is very busy, he is seldom at home.
18. We must hurry, .................... we will be late.

12.7 Review Questions

Fill in the blanks:
1. We stayed up late, .................... we were tired.
2. They went swimming, .................... the coldness of the water.

3. I enjoy the course, .................... the professor is a good teacher.
4. She looks .................... your sister.
5. Please wait .................... I make a phone call.
6. Did you hear any noises .................... the night?
7. It looked .................... we would not be able to leave until the next day.

8. We all felt tired .................... the hot weather.
9. I read a book .................... I was waiting.
10. Her eyes shone .................... stars.

11. They managed to work together, .................... their differences of opinion.
12. I left home early, .................... I had to do several errands.
13. He speaks about the subject .................... he were an expert.
14. We rested .................... the hottest part of the day.
15. .................... she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.

16. .................... their interest in comets, they decided to study astronomy.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. although 2. until
3. as soon as 4. as though

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