1. I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. a. although b. since c. despite d. because of 2. they’re expensive, they last forever and never go out of style. a. When b. As soon as c. Even though d. Because

3. she is young, she is very independent. a. Although b. Because c. In order that d. In spite of

4. I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years. a. As soon as b. Although c. After d. Before

5. he had finished his studies, he went to America. a. While b. Before c. After d. Until

6. She went back to live with her mother she did not earn enough money to live in her own house.

a. although b. so that c. in order to d. because

7. They were driving to Dallas they caught an accident. a. when b. while c. before d. as soon as

8. she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. a. In order that b. Although c. Because of d. While

Whenever we take information from another source – whether we use the information word for word or we put the information into our own words – we must use a(n) right after where the research occurs in the paper.

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

How does the mother defend her child to the old duck