Susan and Ben’s Vacation

i. Insert the given conjunctions in their appropriate places. Check your answers with a partner and justify why you insert them. Susan and Ben are planning their vacation together. Complete the following Sentences using ‘as’, ‘just as’, ‘while’ and ‘as soon as’. You can refer the grammar tips for I, II and III.

Yesterday, I told Ben we have to start planning for our vacation. Ben told me that we could do it A. as soon as he got home. I was so excited and prepared a lovely dinner for us. B. while  I was cleaning the kitchen, Ben did some research on the Internet. We have decided to go to London for our summer vacation.

Ben switched off his computer C. just us the phone started ringing. It was his boss phoning from South Africa. According to his boss, an urgent project came up. I felt like crying D. as I listened to the conversation. Our vacation plans were ruined.

ii. Complete the sentences below with the correct word(s) given in the bracket:

1. Since he always did well on his English tests, his parents were not surprised that he got an A (When, Since)
2. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator, so that it doesn’t go bad. (since, so that)
3. You should say goodbye to your brother before you leave for Europe (before, since).
4. Since my father has high blood pressure, he has to watch what he eats (Before, Since).
5. Before I came to this country, I didn’t speak a word of English! (Before, Since)
6. I’ll let you know after I come back (because, after).
7. He doesn’t understand because (that, because) he doesn’t speak French very well (so that, because)
8. I came as soon as  I heard the news ( so that, as soon as ).
9. We will wait until you are ready( as soon as, until).
10. What will you do after you graduate? (after, before)