Subordination Conjunctions

"Not only do some people believe that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck, ______ they also avoid walking under ladders."

• because

• although

• but

• since

"Many consider the number 13 to be unlucky, ______ others see it as just another number."

• while

• since

• because

• so

"Make sure to knock on wood ______ you talk about future success to ward off bad luck."

• because

• until

• before

• if

"People avoid black cats crossing their paths ______ they believe it brings misfortune."

• although

• because

• unless

• while

"______ you find a four-leaf clover, you are said to have good luck."

• Unless

• Although

• If

• While

"Some people believe that finding a horseshoe brings good luck. ______, others think it has no effect."

• therefore

• However

• Although

• so

"Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck. ______, many people are very careful around mirrors."

• Therefore

• For instance

• Unless

• However

You should avoid walking under a ladder ______ you want to bring bad luck upon yourself.

• thus

• if

• however

• unless

"Finding a penny on the ground is considered good luck. ______, picking it up is said to bring more fortune."

• Furthermore

• and

• after

• similarly

"There are many common superstitions around the world. ______, in some cultures, spilling salt is thought to bring bad luck."

• Therefore

• For instance

• Furthermore

• Also