1. I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. a. although b. since c. despite d. because of 2. they’re expensive, they last forever and never go out of style. a. When b. As soon as c. Even though d. Because

3. she is young, she is very independent. a. Although b. Because c. In order that d. In spite of

4. I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years. a. As soon as b. Although c. After d. Before

5. he had finished his studies, he went to America. a. While b. Before c. After d. Until

6. She went back to live with her mother she did not earn enough money to live in her own house.

a. although b. so that c. in order to d. because

7. They were driving to Dallas they caught an accident. a. when b. while c. before d. as soon as

8. she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. a. In order that b. Although c. Because of d. While