Complex sentences

I almost missed my flight ___________ there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.

• although

• since

• despite

• because of

They decided not to go out for a meal _____________ they were too tired.

• so

• because

• but

• if

They were driving to Dallas _____________ they caught an accident.

• when

• while

• before

• as soon as

I want to be well-groomed ______other people think nice things about me.

• in order to

• so as not to

• so that

• as soon as

___________I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.

• As soon as

• Although

• After

• Before

____________ her poverty, she feels happy

• Although

• Because

• If

• In spite of

In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.

• As hard as he work

• Although he worked hard

• Despite he worked hard

• Although hard work

________ she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.

• In order that

• Although

• Because of

• While

All people should join hands in protecting the environment ___________ we can gain better health.

• in order that

• when

• because

• even though

Tony went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

• that he did not feel very well

• despite of the fact not feeling well

• because he did not feel very well

• despite not feeling very well