Choose the correct expression to complete the sentence so that the adverb clause makes sense. Each question has only one correct answer. Visit http://esl.about.com for more practice quizzes, as well as study sheets and information on grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and writing.
_____ I was finishing my homework, she began cooking.
- If
- As
- Before
_____ as the students had successfully completed their exams, their parents rewarded their efforts by giving them a trip to Paris.
- Inasmuch
- Due to
- Before
He will let us know _____ he decides.
- as soon as
- due to the fact
- inasmuch
Mary is rich, _____ I am poor.
- if
- while
- when
____ you have the time, why don't you come for dinner?
- Before
- As long as
- As soon
_____ the test is difficult, you had better get some sleep.
- As soon as
- Due to
- As
_____ he loves music so much, he decided to go to a conservatory.
- Since
- Though
- When
They won't be able to come _____ they have enough money.
- because
- whether or not
- as long as
We waited _____ he finished his homework.
- although
- before
- until
We will have finished our homework _____ they arrive.
- by
- by the time
- until
They received a high mark on their exam _____ they had studied hard.
- because
- as soon as
- whereas
She ate _____ I had left.
- until
- after
- by the time
______ the course was difficult, he passed with the highest marks.
- Although
- Because
- As soon as
We'll go to Kelly's to celebrate _____ you win.
- unless
- if
- although
We will finish ______ he arrives.
- before
- due to the fact that
- because
I have played tennis ______ I was a young boy.
- as long as
- since
- because
_____ it was expensive, he bought the car.
- Despite
- Even though
- Whereas
_____ you need me, I'll be at Tom's.
- In the case
- As
- By the time
I saw Jack ______ I went to San Francisco.
- even though
- the last time
- as long as
______ she saves a lot, she won't be able to afford that house.
- Even if
- Although
- Because
She would buy a house, ______ she had enough money.
- unless
- until
- if
We will be staying for an extra week ______ we have not yet finished.
- due to the fact that
- though
- as long as
______ she hurries up, we won't arrive in time.
- If
- Unless
- Because
I washed the dishes _____ my daughter fell asleep.
- when
- as long as
- if
_____ you do well on your exams will we give you your bicycle.
- Because
- Since
- Only if
Mary is rich, _____ I am poor.
- when
- while
- unless
She began cooking _____ I was finishing my homework.
- during
- before
- while
I'm studying hard _____ I want to pass my exam.
- because
- until
- as soon as
We take a hike _____ he visits.
- because
- every time
- whereas
We'll give you your bicycle _____ you do well on your exams.
- only if
- until
- since
_____ you have lots of time to do your homework, I have very little time indeed.
- Only if
- Whereas
- Unless
