Unit 14: Clauses and Sentence Construction 1 Complete the conversation. Choose the correct linking word. Daniel: What are you going to do (1) after/as long as you finish college, Rachel? Rachel: Vicky and I will be off to the States (2) as soon as/until this term is over. We’re going to travel around, and we may go to Canada (3) so that/to see some friends of Vicky’s. We’ve been thinking about nothing else (4) since/until we bought our plane tickets. Daniel: It sounds great. How are you getting around in the States? Rachel: By Greyhound bus. I know it takes longer than flying, (5) but/in spite of it’ll be more interesting. We fly to LA and then we’re taking the bus to New York. We’re going to buy a special ticket (6) in order/so that we can go anywhere we like on the way. Daniel: Yes, it’s better by bus (7) because/unless you can stop off at interesting places. Rachel: Of course the bus will probably be tiring. Daniel: Maybe you should take plenty of money (8) if/in case you decide to fly instead. Rachel: I’ll have to be careful with my money (9) since/so that I’ve only just got enough. I’m hoping to stay out there (10) unless/until I have to come back and start my job in September. I’m really looking forward to the trip, (11) although/because I’ll be sad to leave here. And what about you? What are you doing this summer? Daniel: I’d go away somewhere (12) if/in case I could afford to. But I’m working. I’ve got no money, (13) so that/so I’ll have to earn some. Rachel: Have you really got no money (14) although/despite the fact that you’ve had a part-time job this term? Daniel: You know me, Rachel. If I’ve got money, I spend it. 2 Choose all suitable words or phrases that can complete each sentence. The number of correct answers is 0 – 4. 1 Oliver failed his driving test _____________________. A as if he expected C , that annoyed him B after to fail his leaving examination D in spite his instructor’s effort 2 You can’t drive a car ________________ you’ve got a licence. A since C until B unless D as long as 3 ______________________, we enjoyed our holiday. A Although it rained a lot C In spite of a lot of mosquitoes B Despite bad weather D Even though there was a lot of annoying insect 4 You won’t pass the exam _____________ you work much harder. A if C unless B in case D however 5 I’ll see you tomorrow _____________________________. A until I don’t have anything else to do C unless I have to work late B even though I’m busy D since I have no time on Friday 6 I hope to see Ben A which I used to work with C in order to I tell him about the party B while I’m in Edinburgh D for I haven’t seen him since summer 7 As soon as she left the house, ________________________. A she saw his car C the dog started barking B it stopped to rain D she remembered to leave the TV on 8 Someone switched the freezer off and____________________ all the food was spoilt. A since C so B as a result D after