Name:
Basis No 16
CONJUNCTIONS
Mark
Class:
Exercise 1
1.
She's not only beautiful_________ intelligent.
a. but also
b. but
c. however
d. yet
2.
I was very tired, ________ I determined to walk on to the next village.
a. therefore
b. however
c. and
d. or
3.
You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.
a. or
b. nor
c. both
d. and
4.
He had to act immediately; ________ he would have been too late.
a. consequently
b. nevertheless
c. still
d. otherwise
5.
They said both he_________ I were to come.
a. and
b. but
c. or
d. so
6.
The weather in Jerusalem is neither too hot in summer________ too cold in
winter.
a. or
b. nor
c. or else
d. otherwise
7.
Jane is beautiful and intelligent________
a. too
b. so
c. both
d. moreover
8.
Jane is beautiful and intelligent; ________ she's very kind.
a. moreover
b. however
c. for all that
d. on the other
hand
9.
He never works_______ he gains all the prizes.
a. furthermore
b. whereas
c. but
d. accordingly
10. The sun is shining and there are very few clouds; _______, I am sure it is going
to rain.
a. what's more
b. hence
c. thus
d. nevertheless
11. Bill is in class 12, _______ John, who is a year older, is only in class 4.
a. and
b. whereas
c. either
d. nevertheless
12. You must leave at once, ________ you miss the train.
a. however
b. yet
c. still
d. otherwise
13. You need to get some job retraining. _______ it, you risk being laid off.
a. If so
b. If not
c. With
d. Without
14. Could I have rice_______ potatoes, please?
a. but
b. but also
c. instead
d. instead of
15. _______His denial, we knew that he was guilty.
a. Despite
b. In spite
c. Because
d. And
16. John's family is very happy_______his being a warded a scholarship.
a. because of
b. if
c. either
d. nor
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Graphite is a soft, slippery solid that is a good conductor of_______ hear and
electricity.
a. not just
b. and
c. both
d. moreover
The lecture was _______ interesting and instructive.
a. as
b. either
c. neither
d. both
Both Mary and Allen_______Jean are going on the tour.
a. as well
b. as well as
c. nor
d. but
He likes travel, and_______ does she.
a. too
b. such
c. so
d. but
Exercise 2
1.
I'm worried about it, and he is_______
a. too
b. also
c. but also
d. a or b
2.
He borrowed money_______ he could finish his education.
a. that
b. so that
c. such as
d. too
3.
The temperature drops_______ the sun sets.
a. while
b. for
c. because
d. when
4.
Some birds cannot fly well, _______, the chicken has wings, but its flying
muscles are not strong enough to be useful.
a. for example
b. for instance
c. such as
d. a or b
5.
The missing piece is small, _______ nevertheless important.
a. or
b. but
c. and
d. so
6.
I'm very homesick_______ a student a broad.
a. as
b. while
c. because of
d. due to
7.
Just_______ he died, my friend who wrote poetry published his first book.
a. but
b. either
c. and
d. before
8.
Blindfish, which spend their whole lives in caves, have _______ eyes nor body
pigments.
a. not any
b. either
c. nor
d. without
9.
_______their small size, the cameras take good pictures.
a. In spite of
b. Despite of
c. Because
d. And
10. She could not decide_______ to drive_______ to jump into water.
a. both/ or
b. not only/ but also
c. either/ or
d.
whether/or
11. Flying is not only faster, _______ safer than traveling by car.
a. also
b. so
c. and
d. but also
12. Beth can play the guitar_______ the violin.
a. also
b. so
c. but also
d. and
13. _______his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
a. Although
b. In spite of
c. Despite
d. b or c
14. I like bananas, _______ my brother doesn’t
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a. because
b. and
c. but
d. even though
Glucose does not have to be digested, _______ it can be put directly into the
bloodstream.
a. so
b. while
c. and since
d. such
_______few species that live on the ground, most monkeys live in tress.
a. There are
b. A
c. All but
d. Except for
She closed the door_______ left for the city.
a. and
b. but
c. or
d. therefore
The mail comes at ten o'clock every day_______ Sunday.
a. except
b. although
c. or
d. and
We need wither a nail_______ a screw to hang this picture.
a. and
b. or
c. both
d. but
You had better come yourself_______ send a friend.
a. either
b. neither
c. or else
d. while
Exercise 3
1.
We should be firm_______ patient in this case.
a. and
b. or
c. in stead of
d. rather
2.
_______ food we eat lacks minerals, then the body an use the stores from its
bones for more urgent needs.
a. As the
b. If the
c. The
d. Since
3.
It sounds like something wrong with the car's engine_______, we'd better take
it to the garage immediately.
a. Otherwise
b. Without it
c. If not
d. If so
4.
We didn't go to Paris. We went to Rome_______
a. also
b. but also
c. instead
d. instead of
5.
No one _______ Kathy knows very much about it.
a. and
b. as
c. but
d. however
6.
Some birds, _______ robins and cardinals, spend their winter in the North.
a. as
b. such as
c. and
d. likely
7.
Galaxies are composed of millions of individual stars_______ are so far away
that they appear as single pints of light.
a. but they
b. they
c. in spite of
d. contrary
8.
Internet is a very fast_______ convenient way for us to get information.
a. and
b. or
c. therefore
d. but
9.
It's raining, _______ I can't go to the beach.
a. so
b. or
c. but
d. and
10. An effective paragraph must _______ be unified and ordered but also
complete.
a. in addition
b. either
c. not only
d. as well
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_______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very
clearly.
a. Although
b. Even though
c. though
d. In spite of
He is saving_______ he can go on vacation.
a. so that
b. so
c. unless
d. that
The flight was canceled_______ the weather conditions were bad.
a. because of
b. due to the fact that
c. thanksd. that
Pheasants spend most of their time on the ground, _______ many species
perch in trees at night.
a. as well as
b. in spite of
c. because
d. although
Natural fiber comes from_______ animal or plant.
a. either
b. otherwise
c. or
d. thus
_______ Marge, three couples are invited
a. Addition
b. Besides
c. Next
d. Moreover
All of the students_______ the seniors will receive their grades in two weeks.
a. but
b. except
c. and
d. a or b
It was still painful, _______ I went to see a doctor.
a. but
b. or
c. so
d. however
_______ pipelines are expensive to build, they are relatively cheap to operate
and maintain.
a. Because
b. That
c. Although
d. Despite
He felt ill_______ he went to bed early.
a. and
b. but
c. or
d. so
Exercise 4
1.
The examination was very difficult, _______ very few were able to pass.
a. consequently
b. as well as
c. on the hand
d. whereas
2.
We know_______ him and his wife.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
d. as well
3.
You can send letters from Hong Kong_______ by Suez or by Canada.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
d. as well
4.
There as no one there; _______ I went away.
a. and
b. but
c. or
d. so
5.
He was very young and had no experience of that type of work he was not
given the post.
a. and
b. but
c. or
d. therefore
6.
He has to pay a fine of $10, _______ he had to spend 10 days in prison
a. or else
b. while
c. whereas
d. however
7.
He is very cleaver and wins all the prizes _______ his brother never seems to
know a thing.
a. and
b. while
c. therefore
d. or
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You must tell him where you are going_______ when you will be back
a. and both
b. and as well
c. and also
d. and too
He was the best in class at Math and English; _______ he was the best
footballer in the school.
a. moreover
b. however
c. or
d. so
Geography is a very interesting subject; _______ very few people study it
thoroughly.
a. and
b. however
c. or
d. so
It was very wet_______ I decided not to go
a. and
b. but
c. or
d. so
He is very fond of music_______ reading.
a. as
b. as well
c. as well as
d. as good as
I told him to come at three _______ to bring his wife with him.
a. also
b. and also
c. so
d. too
Our opponents have e very good team; _______ there is no need for us to lose
hope.
a. and
b. therefore
c. moreover
d. however
I'll offer it to Tom _______, he may not want it.
a. Even though
b. As
c. When
d. However
There is fog at Heathrow; the plane, _______, has been diverted.
a. otherwise
b. so
c. therefore
d. or
He says he will pay; I don't think he will, _______
a. though
b. even though
c. in case
d. but
They are ugly and expensive, _______ people buy them.
a. Already
b. Yet
c. Thus
d. Hence
You aren't rich; _______, you could do something to help him.
a. yet
b. still
c. for
d. but
_______ the severe weather conditions all the cars completed the course.
a. In spite
b. Despite
c. However
d. Yet
Exercise 5
1.
_______ we lived in town, we often went to the theater
a. After
b. When
c. For
d. Or
2.
He took the food eagerly, _______ he had eaten nothing since dawn.
a. if
b. in case
c. but
d. for
3.
_______ the sun rose, the fog dispersed.
a. As
b. When
c. Before
d. After
4.
_______ a married man, he has to think of his family.
a. If
b. As
c. or
d. so
5.
Tired_______ he was, he offered to carry her.
a. as
b. though
c. Although
d. however
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Some people waste food_______ others don't have enough.
a. as
b. in case
c. while
d. before
_______ she came to know him better, she relied on him more.
a. While
b. Because of
c. Though
d. As
_______ I sympathize with your point of view, I cannot accept it.
a. While
b. Although
c. But
d. a or b
How can you expect your children to be truthful_______ you yourself tell lies?
a. when
b. therefore
c. because
d. since
Strong_______ he was, he couldn't lift it.
a. like
b. as
c. or
d. and
He stole, not_______ he wanted the money, _______ because he liked stealing.
a. for/ but
b. because/but
c. although/however d. because/and
Not everybody thinks the building is ugly_______, some people say it looks
marvelous.
a. On the contrary b. Because
c. Although
d. Since
Business has been very bad this year_______, we have had to close one of our
factories.
a. consequently
b. as a result
c. but
d. a or b
Take a map with you _______ you lose your way.
a. if
b. in case
c. so that
d. so
The play was very boring, _______ they walked out.
a. so
b. if
c. when
d. while
She'll only do the job_______ you pay he more.
a. unless
b. after
c. if
d. as
He hasn't written to us_______ he left.
a. when
b. for
c. because
d. since
I never take and umbrella_______ it's raining heavily.
a. unless
b. if
c. otherwise
d. or
He got a new alarm clock_______ he'd get up on time.
a. because
b. and
c. so that
d. so'
He agreed to go climbing_______ he hated heights.
a. despite
b. in spite of
c. so
d. although
Exercise 6
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We decided not to go out for a meal_______ we were simply too tired.
a. but
b. if
c. because
d. unless
2.
Have you really go not money_______ the fact that you've had a part time job
this term?
a. although
b. in spite of
c. because of
d. in case
3.
We've been thinking about nothing else_______ we bought our plane tickets.
a. until
b. since
c. so
d. after
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I'd go way somewhere_______ I could afford to.
a. if
b. in case
c. as
d. but
Wicky and I will be off to France_______ this term is over
a. for
b. as
c. as soon as
d. in spite of
We took lots of photos. We videoed the speeches_______
a. but also
b. however
c. as well
d. in addition
We're going to buy a special ticket_______ we can go anywhere we like on the
way.
a. as if
b. since
c. in order
d. so that
I'm not sure a thank you letter is really necessary. _______, I can't be bothered
to write one.
a. And
b. or
c. As
d. Anyway
It was a terrible journey. _______, we got there safely in the end.
a. Still
b. Besides
c. Moreover
d. If
It's a lovely day, isn't it? Yes, beautiful_______ have you seen John?
a. However
b. by the way
c. But
d. nevertheless
I couldn't unlock it_______ I had the wrong key.
a. when
b. while
c. so as
d. because
He had to take photos of the places he visits. _______, he's writing a report of
his journey.
a. In addition
b. Because
c. However
d. And
He thought the talk was fascinating. His friend, _______ fell asleep halfway
through it.
a. although
b. nevertheless
c. however
d. b or c
Olivia booked a babysitter_______ she could go our for the evening.
a. so that
b. but
c. so
d. hence
_______ we had got ton the plane, it started to rain.
a. If
b. While
c. Before
d. As soon as
Jane has a computer, _______ she doesn't use it.
a. and
b. since
c. but
d. in spite of
It was cloudy. _______, the photos came out very bad.
a. Result
b. As a result
c. However
d. But
You should bring an umbrella_______ it rains.
a. if
b. unless
c. in case
d. because of
Mark heard the news on the radio_______ he was driving home.
a. while
b. as
c. until
d. a or b
Everyone thought she would accept the offer_______, she turned it down.
a. However
b. So
c. Too
d. Moreover
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Exercise 1
1a
2b
11b
12d
3a
13d
4d
14d
5a
15a
6b
16a
7a
17c
8a
18d
9c
19b
10d
20c
Exercise 2
1a
2b
11d
12d
3d
13d
4d
14c
5b
15a
6b
16d
7d
17a
8b
18a
9a
19b
10d
20c
Exercise 3
1c
2b
11d
12a
3d
13b
4c
14d
5c
15a
6b
16b
7a
17d
8a
18c
9a
19c
10c
20d
Exercise 4
1a
2c
11d
12c
3a
13b
4d
14d
5d
15d
6a
16c
7b
17a
8c
18b
9a
19b
10b
20b
Exercise 5
1b
2d
11b
12a
3a
13d
4b
14b
5a
15a
6c
16c
7d
17d
8d
18a
9a
19c
10b
20d
Exercise 6
1c
2b
11d
12a
3b
13d
4a
14a
5c
15d
6c
16c
7d
17b
8d
18c
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19d
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