Choose so, because, but, although to complete the sentences below.

1. We couldn't find a taxi, ______________ we walked home.

2. _________________ it was very cold, she wasn’t wearing a coat.

3. I woke up _________________ there was a noise.

4. I called him, _________________ his mobile phone was turned off.

5. _________________ she’s very nice, she doesn't have many friends.

6. There was nothing on TV, _________________ I went to bed.

7. All the restaurants were full, _________________ it was a public holiday.

8. She studied quite hard, _________________ she failed the exam.

9. She was crying, _________________ her team lost the match.

10. They wanted to win, _________________ it was impossible.

Choose the correct form for the gaps below.

1. We need to buy a new car. _________________, we cannot afford it right now.

A. Although B. So C. However

2. _________________ he is very rich and famous, he lives a normal life.

A. Although B. However C. Because

3. They had to cancel the concert, _________________ the bad weather.

A. So B. Because of C. However

4. We’ll go out _________________ it stops raining.

A. Although B. While C. As soon as

5. He didn’t have his car, _________________ he had to take a taxi.

A. Because B. So C. However

6. _________________ he was almost deaf, he was a fantastic musician.

A. Although B. However C. Because

7. He was expelled from school, _________________ his bad behavior.

A. Although B. Because of C. However
8. _________________ she has a bit more experience, she’ll become a fantastic
teacher.
A. Once B. Before C. While

9. The first thing I do when I get up is have breakfast. _________________ I have a

shower.
A. After B. Before C. After that

10. I usually read the newspaper _________________ I am having breakfast.

A. While B. After C. As soon as

Choose the correct tense (Past simple or Present perfect) to fill in the
dialogues below.

1. A: I _________________ Peter last night.

B: Oh, really! I _________________ him since last summer. Is he OK? (see)

2. A: _________________ this film before?

B: Yes, actually! I _________________ last night. (see)

3. A: What _________________ last weekend? (do)

B: I _________________ at home all weekend. (stay)

4. A: So, Tom is your best friend. _________________ him when you were in school?
(you/meet)
B: Yes, we _________________ friends for over 30 years. (be)

5. A: ____________________ a marathon? (ever/run)

B: Yes, last year I _________________ the Boston marathon. (run)

Fill in the gaps with the correct present perfect or past simple forms of the
verbs in brackets.

A; ______________________ the group The Darkness? (you/ever/hear)

B: No, I _________________. What kind of music do they play?
A: Rock music. I _________________ them in concert last night. (see)
B: _________________ it a good concert? (be)
A: Yes, I really _________________ it. (like)

A: _____________________ your car keys? (you/ever/loose)

B: Yes, I _________________.
A: Where _________________? (it/happen)
B: In Portugal. I _________________ there on a holiday. (be)
A: What _________________ ? (you/do)