Conjunctions Exercises GH

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Conjunctions Exercises 3
Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions (more than one alternative is possible in most cases)

1. __________ most MPs favor the policy, a minority strongly oppose to it.

2. __________ they had bought new players, the team had no success.

3. The government's policy was unpopular. __________ it wasn't supported by all the ministers.

4. Use the machines carefully. __________, you could damage them.

5. A new government took power. __________, the economic situation continued to deteriorate.

6. __________ he wanted to be able to escape if there was a fire, he fixed a metal ladder to the wall below his window.

7. The workmen left red lights near the hole __________ warn motorists.

8. They evacuated everybody from the danger zone __________ they wanted to reduce the risk.

9. They talked in whispers __________ nobody would overhear them.

10. The sea was very rough. __________ we made the crossing without being seasick.

11. I am enclosing a photocopy of the letter __________ you can read it yourself.
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12. Some people protest certain commercial fishing operations __________ animals like dolphins, considered to be highly intelligent mammals, are killed unnecessarily.

13. __________ he is an honest politician, I would never vote for him __________ I do not agree with his foreign policy.

14. I'll give you my phone number __________ you need to get in touch with me.

15. I'll give you the day off __________ you can work on Saturday morning.

16. She had __________ closed the door than somebody started knocking on it.

17. You can take my car __________ you don't smash it up.

18. She has got a cleaning job at night. __________, she works during the day.

19. For many of the passengers it's just a normal scheduled flight, __________ for some it's the start of something very special.

20. Yesterday evening, two ships collided in thick fog in the English channel, __________ the weather conditions, the captains did not realize the danger until only seconds before the collision took place.

21. My grandmother has been blind for many years. __________, she insists on living alone.

22. Your article stated that teachers' salaries are low, and they should, __________, be given a substantial rise.

23. I have to do two jobs to support my family, __________ I have very little spare time.

24. Our reply has been delayed __________ the recent postal strike.
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