Examples
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Correct the sentences
Which is the right one?
Select the one that makes sense?
100

I like reading stories. _____________________,I like reading "Three Little Pigs" and "Snow White".

For example

100

I want to go to the Ocean Park _________________ my brother want to go to Disneyland.

but

100

When the judge will enter, we must all stand up.


When the judge enters, we must all stand up.

100

The floor is wet as a result/ because you have spilt water.


The floor is wet as because you have spilt water.

100

However/Although she was brilliant at Physics, she studied Psychology.


Although she was brilliant at Physics, she studied Psychology.

200

Marco likes eating fruit, _____________________apples and oranges.

such as / like

200

_____________________the workers were tired, they went on working.

Although

200

As soon as I´ll arrive at the office, I´ll begin with yesterday´s paperwork.


As soon as I arrive at the office, I´ll begin with yesterday´s paperwork.

200

For /As it is snowing, you can´t play outside.


As it is snowing, you can´t play outside.

200

His brother is short whereas/ despite her sister is tall.


His brother is short whereas her sister is tall.

300

____________________, I prefer swimming to running.

Personally / In my opinion

300

They continued to hold the food fair in spite of the rain. (even though)

They continue to hold the food fair even though it rained.

300

Can you phone me when you´ll be ready?


Can you phone me when you are ready?

300

For/Since they´re not good at Maths, they have decided to study Latin.


Since they´re not good at Maths, they have decided to study Latin.

300

Despite/ While some people don´t take the necessary vitamins, they´re never ill.


Despite some people don´t take the necessary vitamins, they´re never ill.

400

Martin hates eating vegetables, such as lettuce and spinach. (For example)

Martin hates eating vegetables. For example, he doesn't like eating lettuce and spinach.

400

Even though the project is complex, we try hard to finish it. (despite)

Despite the complex project, we try hard to finish it.

400

I didn´t call them by the time I had found what they were looking for.


I didn´t call them until I had found what they were looking for.

400

Because/ Due to the fog, we couldn´t see the road well.


Due to the fog, we couldn´t see the road well.

400

Even though/ Despite it was raining, Tom didn´t take an umbrella.


Even though it was raining, Tom didn´t take an umbrella.

500

Many people like eating spicy food. For example, the like to eat buffalo wings and chilly sausage. (such as)

Many people like eating spicy food, such as buffalo wings and chilly sausage.

500

I will be very busy tomorrow. ______________________________, I need to my homework. ________________________, I need to prepare the dinner.

On the one hand On the other hand

500

The CEOs left the room by the time the meeting was finished.


The CEOs left the room as soon as/ after the meeting was finished.

500

That film received bad critics. Therefore/ On the grounds that she decided not to watch it.


That film received bad critics. Therefore she decided not to watch it.

500

Sarah gifted her boyfriend a Ferrari for his birthday. He didn´t like the present although/ though.


Sarah gifted her boyfriend a Ferrari for his birthday. He didn´t like the present though.

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