Choose the correct word/phrase.

1) John didn’t go to the swimming pool ... his illness. 2) John didn’t go to the swimming pool ... he felt ill. 3) That is ... affectionate kitten that everybody wants to stroke it. 4) My husband leaves for work ... early that he has no time for breakfast. 5) The weather is ... wonderful today that we are going to spend the whole evening near the river. 6) Jane bought ... cheap bag yesterday that she had enough money to pay for a rental car. 7) I’ll do it myself ... you refuse to help me. 8) Mary is hungry ... the fact that she didn't have lunch. 9) The airport had to close ... the snowstorm. 10) You hang out with your friends ... have fun. 11) Buy a new dress ... you can look smart. 12) We invited all the representatives ... solving environmental problems. 13) I’ll take an umbrella ... it rains. 14) I kept checking the chicken ... overcook it. 15) Mark is a person ... has a strong wish to win. 16) You can’t know ... I’m here now. 17) Lily ... painting was the best got an award.