Exercises B1 : practice Complex sentences in English (answers)

These exercises are based on the course on complex sentences in English. Practice using subordinating conjunctions like because, although, and when to express reasons, contrast, and conditions.

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the blank with the right conjunction

Complete each sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction: because, although, or when.

1. She decided to stay home ___ it was raining heavily outside.
2. ___ he studied hard, he did not pass the exam.
3. I will call you ___ I arrive at the station.
4. They went for a walk ___ the weather was cold and windy.

Correction

1. She decided to stay home because it was raining heavily outside.
2. Although he studied hard, he did not pass the exam.
3. I will call you when I arrive at the station.
4. They went for a walk although the weather was cold and windy.

Exercice 2 — Spot and correct the mistake

Each sentence contains one error in the use of a subordinating conjunction. Rewrite the full sentence correctly.

1. Although she was tired, but she finished all her homework.
2. He was late to the meeting because of he missed the bus.
3. When will you call me when you get home.
4. She loves cooking although she prepares meals every day.

Correction

1. Although she was tired, she finished all her homework.
2. He was late to the meeting because he missed the bus.
3. Call me when you get home.
4. She loves cooking because she prepares meals every day.

Exercice 3 — Choose the best conjunction

Select the subordinating conjunction that best completes each sentence according to its meaning.

1. We cancelled the picnic ___ the weather forecast predicted storms.
2. ___ Tom earns a good salary, he rarely spends money on himself.
3. The children always get excited ___ they see snow falling outside.
4. She keeps practising her English every day ___ she wants to improve her fluency.

Correction

1. b) because — We cancelled the picnic because the weather forecast predicted storms.
2. c) Although — Although Tom earns a good salary, he rarely spends money on himself.
3. c) when — The children always get excited when they see snow falling outside.
4. d) because — She keeps practising her English every day because she wants to improve her fluency.