So, because, but, although — Exercise 1 | English Grammar Exercises

Complete the sentences with so, because, but, although.

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Claire didn’t go to Liam’s wedding

she had been invited.

Claire didn’t go to Liam’s wedding although she had been invited.

1.
Emily was going very fast
she was in a hurry.

because
2.
I decided to go for a walk
it was raining.

although
3.
They wanted to buy that house in the suburbs
the price was too high for them.

but
4.
Ryan couldn’t solve the task himself
I offered my help.

so
5.
Chris wants to lose five kilos by September
he is on a diet now.

so
6.
My English isn’t very good
I’ve lived in the US for five years.

although
7.
Matthew didn’t call you
he lost your phone number.

because
8.
Gwen isn’t feeling very well
she won’t attend Andrew’s party tonight.

so
9.
I came to you last night
you weren’t at home.

but
10.
William wasn’t in the mood
he had failed his driving test.

because
11.
My car still runs well
it is very old.

although
12.
I was going to visit the Science Museum on Thursday
it was closed that day.

but
13.
Nathan is my best friend
he is honest and kind.

because
14.
I recognized Rachel
I hadn’t seen her since high school.

although
15.
Steven won the race
he was proud of himself.

so

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