EF4/5 Adverb clause quiz

4. He turned off the television because the TV show was boring.
5. He turned off the television although/even though/ though the TV show was exciting.

even if  XXX even though - not the same meaning

7. Because Tom had no money, Jack gave him ten dollars.
Tom had no money until/before Jack gave him ten dollars.
Until/before Jack gave Tom ten dollars, Tom had no money.

8.Kelly and Tim ate supper while they listened to music.
Kelly and Tim were eating supper while they were listening to music. MAKES IT VERY CLEAR
Kelly and Tim ate supper after/before they listened to music.

After Kelley and Tim had eaten ate supper, they listened to music.
had eaten - past perfect
No English speakers use past perfect.


present perfect
I have lived in China for six years.



9. Because / Since/ If we want to be on time, we must leave right now.
on time = punctual

We will get there by the skin of our teeth.  

11. We put on our best clothes before we went to the party.
best clothes = glad rags = party clothes

12. Unless/ Before Karen gets a pay cheque, she won't be able to buy groceries.

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13. Whenever I look at my mother 's photograph, I 2
feel homesick.

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I look at my mother 's photograph whenever I feel homesick.

homesick = a sad or longing feeling of nostalgia



15. If you come live with me next year, I will help you find a job.