* Exercises:Compound sentences
Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.
a. or b. nor c. both d. and
3. Could I have rice_______ potatoes, please?
a. but b. but also c. instead d. instead of
4. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. for
5. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of
C. although D. in spite of
6. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. although C. and D. but
7. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
1.B
2.A
3.D
4.D
5.A
6.B
7.A