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Now, read these sentences.

y I am staying at home because it is raining. (for the reason that)

y Before you go, sign the register. (earlier than the time that)

y Although it was raining, I went out for a swim. (in spite of the fact that)

y I’ll wait outside while you lock the door. (during the time)

y Call me when you reach the clock tower. (at that time)

y Can you call me after you have reached home? (subsequently to the time when)

y You have to decide whether you should study in this school or that. (choosing
one or the other)

y Do you know where Mom hid the cake? (in the place)

y You will not pass unless you study hard. (on the condition that)

y If you finish your homework, we can go for a swim. (in the event that)

y I have lived in this city since I was five. (from the time when)

y Can you explain how you did this? (the way in which)

y I want to do hotel management in order that I can become a chef. (so that)

y The puppy follows me wherever I go. (any place)

y Call me in case you have any problem. (on the condition that)

These highlighted words are also conjunctions. They help us to join sentences.

B. Now, choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. the doorbell rang, Snowy barked.

a. If b. When c. Whether

2. he leaves, ask him to meet me.

a. After b. Although c. Before

3. we were at the restaurant, it rained.

a. While b. Where c. After

4. I am not sure I should go to Paris or to Greece.

a. unless b. while c. whether

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