General grammar exercise

General grammar exercise
Complete the following sentences.
1. He was let off …………………. he would not repeat the offence.
a) so that
b) on condition that
c) in order that
d) because
2. He wore a coat ………………… he might not catch cold.
a) in order that
b) provided that
c) on condition that
d) so as to
3. It has been raining continuously ………………….. yesterday morning.
a) for
b) from
c) since
d) ago
4. The conference will take place between the 10th …………………. the 16th of June.
a) and
b) to
c) through
d) none of these
5. This is the kind of music that I like to listen ……………………
a) to
b) from
c) at
d) with
6. Here is the man that I was talking to you …………………..
a) at
b) about
c) with

d) none of these
7. ………………. my best efforts, I could not win the election.
a) By means of
b) In spite of
c) Owing to
d) On behalf of
8. Pay your fee on time lest you ……………….. be fined.


a) would
b) could
c) should
d) might
9. He ……………….. only say what he wants and it will be granted.
a) need
b) should
c) would
d) might
10. I don’t know if we can fully confide …………………… him.
a) with
b) in
c) at
d) about

Answers
1. He was let off on condition that he would not repeat the offence.
2. He wore a coat in order that he might not catch cold.
3. It has been raining continuously since yesterday morning.
4. The conference will take place between the 10th and the 16th of June.
5. This is the kind of music that I like to listen to.

6. Here is the man that I was talking to you about.
7. In spite of my best efforts, I could not win the election.
8. Pay your fee on time lest you should be fined.
9. He need only say what he wants and it will be granted.
10. I don’t know if we can fully confide in him.

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