Grammar exercise for B2 students.
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Choose the correct alternative
1. The plane arrived on time although / however it had taken off almost an hour late.
2. Luka knew that he was going to miss the train, providing / unless he ran very fast.
3. Besides / In addition being a talented chef, James also writes novels.
4. Chloe didn’t follow the recipe for the chocolate cake very closely. As a result, / In spite of the cake was a disaster.
5. At the beach Belinda put on lots of sun cream so that / so as not to get burnt.
6. Grace stroked the dog despite / in spite the fact we had warned her that it could bite.
7. The teacher was delighted with her students’ exam results. She decided, so, / therefore, to take them all to the aquarium as a treat.
8. Even so, / Even though the queue outside the cinema was very long, we didn’t mind waiting.
9. Doris said that she would work longer hours and some weekends as long as / unless they paid her overtime.
10. Living in the city can be very exciting as there are many things to see and do. On the other hand, / Moreover, though, it can be terribly expensive, especially if you have to pay rent!
11. I have to study really hard this weekend for my exams. Even so, / Even though I’m going to play tennis.
12. The fancy dress party was cancelled. Nevertheless, / Therefore, the kids still wanted to put on their costumes.
13. In spite of / Though the stunning views, Richard decided not to buy the hilltop house.
14. Whereas / Unless Simon’s bedroom is always so tidy, his sister’s is always a mess.
15. Rory works full-time. Although, / However, he still manages to find the time and energy to volunteer at the homeless shelter.
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Answers
1. although
2. unless
3. Besides
4. As a result
5. so as
6. despite
7. therefore
8. Even though
9. as long as
10. On the other hand
11. Even so
12. Nevertheless
13. In spite of
14. Whereas
15. However