Tenses: Present and Past

ENGLISH III - INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ENGLISH: PART A’

Revision/Grammar - Selected Exercises

D. Conjunctions / Prepositions of Time / Prepositions of Place
Conjunctions

1. Use an appropriate conjunction to complete the sentences:

1. .................................. it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

2. .................................. our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.

3. I’ll try to be on time but don’t worry .................................. I’m late.

4. Please report to the reception .................................. you arrive at the hotel.

5. She only accepted the job .................................. the salary, which was very high.

6. I managed to get to sleep .................................. there was a lot of noise.

7. Write down the name of the hotel you’re staying at .................................. you forget it.

8. I regret that I left school .................................. I was 16.

9. I hope I’ll be able to attend the meeting, but I’ll let you know .................................. I cannot.

10. I have a lot of work, so please do not disturb .................................. it’s something urgent.

2. Use an appropriate conjunction to complete the sentences:

1. I went home early .................................. I was feeling unwell.

2. I went to work the next day .................................. I was still feeling unwell.

3. We’ve arranged to play tennis, but we won’t .................................. it’s raining.

4. Jennifer is in her final year. She doesn’t know what she is going to do .................................. she graduates.

5. She accepted the job .................................. the salary, which was rather low.

6. I couldn’t get to sleep .................................. the noise.

7. We’re not very close friends .................................. we’ve known each other for a long time.

8. It’s not cold now but take your coat with you .................................. it gets colder.

9. Anne will be surprised .................................. she hears the news.

10. I like travelling by sea .................................. it’s not rough.