1) But for the rain...3)... we would have met our friends at the station.2) But for the late hours...10) ... his story would be a lot longer.5) But for the text that we have to write tomorrow, ... 4) ... the result of the work would be much better.7) But for her old-fashioned clothes,...9) ... the teacher wouldn't have given Jane a bad mark.8) But for your friend's advice, ...6)... John would have taken the job.