03 Subordinate conjunctions

Question 1

As he is my friend, I will help him.

We watched as the plane took off.

Answer 1

As 1: because.

As 2: when.

Question 2

After the train left, we went home.

Answer 2

After: later in time.

Question 3

Although/though it was after midnight, we did not feel tired.

Answer 3

Although: in spite of the fact that.

Question 4

I arrived before the stores were open.

Answer 4

Before: earlier than.

Question 5

We had to wait, because we arrived early.

Answer 5

Because: for the reason that.

Question 6

He is happy, for he enjoys his work.

Answer 6

For: because.

Question 7

If she is here, we will see her.

Answer 7

If: on condition that.

Question 8

I watched closely, lest he makes a mistake.

Answer 8

Lest: for fear that

Question 9

All will be well, providing you are careful.

Answer 9

Providing or provided: on condition that.

Question 10

I have been here since the sun rose.

Since you are here, you can help me.

Answer 10

Since1: from a past time.
Since2: as, because.

Question 11

It was raining, so we did not go out.
I’m saving money so I can buy a bicycle.
I’m saving money so that I can buy a bicycle.

Answer 11

So1: consequently.
So2: in order that.
So that: in order that.

Question 12

Supposing that happens, what will you do?

Answer 12

Supposing: if

Question 13

He is taller than you are.

Answer 13

Than: used in comparisons.

Question 14

Unless he helps us, we cannot succeed.

Answer 14

Unless: except when, if not.

Question 15

I will wait until I hear from you.

Answer 15

Until/till: up to the time when.

Question 16

Whereas this is a public building, it is open to everyone.

He is short, whereas you are tall.

Answer 16

Whereas1: because.
Whereas2: on the other hand.

Question 17

I don’t know whether she was invited.

Answer 17

Whether: if.

Question 18

While it was snowing, we played cards.
He is rich, while his friend is poor.
While I’m not an expert, I will do my best.

Answer 18

While1: at the time when.
While2: on the other hand.
While3: although.

Question 19

She talks as if she knows everything.

Answer 19

As if: in similar way

Question 20

As long as we cooperate, we can finish the work easily.

He has lived there as long as I have known him.

Answer 20

As long as1: if.

As long as2: while.

Question 21

Write to me as soon as you can.

Answer 21

Immediately when.

Question 22

It looks as though there will be a storm.

Answer 22

As though: in a similar way.

Question 23

I’m going out even if it rains.

Answer 23

Even if: in spite of a possibility.

Question 24

Take the sweater in case it gets cold.

Answer 24

In case: because of a possibility.

Question 25

Please be careful, or else you may have an accident.

Answer 25

Or else: otherwise.

Question 26

I hurried so as to be on time.

Answer 26

So as to: in order to.