General grammar worksheet

General grammar worksheet
1. The accused was let off ………………….. he will not commit the same offence again.
a) so that
b) in order that
c) on condition that
d) because
2. We bought a chicken ……………….. we might have some fresh meat to eat.
a) in order that
b) provided that
c) on condition that
d) so as to
3. We have been living in this city …………….. 1995.
a) for
b) from
c) since
d) ago
4. The conference will take place ………………. the 10th and the 14th of this month.
a) between
b) from
c) through
d) none of these
5. This is not the kind of music I like to listen ……………………..
a) to
b) from
c) at
d) with
6. This is the woman 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) owing to
c) in spite of
d) on behalf of
8. Pay your bills on time lest you ……………… hurt your credit score.
a) would


b) could
c) should
d) might
Answers
1. The accused was let off on condition that he will not commit the same offence again.
2. We bought a chicken in order that we might have some fresh meat to eat.
3. We have been living in this city since 1995.
4. The conference will take place between the 10th and the 14th of this month.
5. This is not the kind of music I like to listen to.
6. This is the woman I was talking to you about.
7. In spite of my best efforts, I could not win the election.
8. Pay your bills on time lest you should hurt your credit score.

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