Make the sentences completes 1) but for the rain... 2) but for the late hours... 3)... we would have met our friends

1) But for the rain I would go to school on foot. 2) But for the late hours she would call her friend. 3) But for the traffic jam we would have met our friends at the station. 4) But for his laziness the result of the work would be much better. 5) But for the text that we have to write tomorrow, I would not be so nervous. 6) But for his lack of experience John would have taken the job. 7) But for her old-fashioned clothes, she would look younger. 8) But for your friend\'s advice, you would not be promoted. 9) But for silly answers the teacher wouldn\'t have given Jane a bad mark. 10)  But for his bad mood his story would be a lot longer.