Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction.

I am late ……………………. there was a mix-up in the time. (because / so / hence)

2. The kids mobbed the star …………………………. he left the theatre. (when / because / as far as)

3. The students jostled each other on the staircase ………………………… as they went to class. (as / since / so)

4. The fact ………………………… she was leaving didn’t upset me a bit. (that / what / which)

5. The party will be informal, ………………………… don’t dress up. (so / because / as)

6. These suggestions are impersonal ………………………….. directed toward anyone in particular. (and / hence / but)

7. Please hold your applause ……………………… the last performer is finished. (until / as long as / up to)

8. Heed the doctor’s advice ……………………….. you will be sorry. (and / or / but)

Answers

I am late because there was a mix-up in the time.

2. The kids mobbed the star when he left the theatre.

3. The students jostled each other on the staircase as they went to class.

4. The fact that she was leaving didn’t upset me a bit.

5. The party will be informal, so don’t dress up.

6. These suggestions are impersonal and directed toward anyone in particular.

7. Please hold your applause until the last performer is finished.

8. Heed the doctor’s advice or you will be sorry.