Unless Clauses: Multiple Choice

Choose the words that complete each sentence. Your first choice counts.

1. The parcel hasn't arrived yet. _____ by six, I'll phone the shop.

2. You can still take that jacket back. The shop will give you your money back _____ the receipt.

3. This bus has been late every single morning this month. I'll be amazed _____ late again tomorrow.

4. Karl's train is delayed. _____ in the next ten minutes, we'll start the meeting without him.

5. Our yoga class usually ends at 7.45, so we won't miss the 8.15 bus _____ on time tonight.

6. Take the motorway. You'll get to Leeds in two hours _____ light.

7. Mr Okafor never marks late homework. He won't look at your essay _____ it by Friday.

8. We've just bought a big table for the garden. _____ sunny on Sunday, we'll have lunch outside.

9. Leo has had a long week. He'll feel much better tomorrow _____ a good night's sleep tonight.

10. Visitors can't go into the museum _____ a ticket, so please book online first.

11. I've applied for a job in Manchester. I'll stay in my current job for another year _____ it.

12. Tomatoes need a lot of sun. _____ cloudy all August, ours won't ripen.

13. A: Is Dad cooking tonight? B: He doesn't usually get home in time, but he'll make his famous curry _____ early.

14. Our flight leaves at seven tomorrow morning, so we'll miss it _____ before five.

15. The pitch has dried out at last. Saturday's match will go ahead _____ heavily on Friday night.

16. Festival tickets cost a fortune this year. _____ soon, I won't be able to go.

17. Ana has won every race this season, and she's trained harder than ever. I'll be really surprised _____ on Saturday.

18. My phone battery is almost empty. It'll die before we get home _____ it in the car.

19. A: Is the swimming pool open on Monday? B: Yes, it'll be open as usual _____ a problem with the heating.

20. The doctors are worried about Grandad's temperature. _____ by tomorrow, he'll have to stay in hospital for another week.