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Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_______________ they loved eachother, they decided to seperate

a)

in spite of

b)

although

c)

but

d)

whereas

2.

_______________ being sick, she had a great holiday.

a)

despite

b)

in spite of the fact that

c)

however

d)

yet

3.

... all the technical problems he had with the computer, he managed to send the e-mail.

a)

Despite

b)

Although

c)

Because of

d)

Since

4.

He wasn't able to finish his work, ... he tried as hard as he could.

a)

Even though

b)

But

c)

If

d)

Besides

5.
I have a computer, ____ I don't have a pen.
a)
and
b)
however
c)
but
d)
for example
6.

I work in Ankara. ____, I live in Kırıkkale.

a)

but

b)

However

c)

Also

d)

because

7.
Some people like to exercise indoors, _______________ others prefer to exercise outdoors.
a)
similarly
b)
whereas
c)
alike
d)
both
8.
Some people love eating meat, ________________ many others are vegetarians.
a)
while
b)
unlike
c)
similarly
d)
in the same way
9.

I sometimes go for a walk with my mom, ________________ my sister

a)

although

b)

unlike

c)

in contrast to

d)

like

10.

I'm asking you ... I want to know your opinion.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

due to

d)

owing to

11.

I was late this morning ... the traffic.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

as

d)

since

12.

She can't drive ... her blindness.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

since

d)

for

13.

People are now more interested in climate change ___________ recent droughts.

a)

because

b)

because of

14.
Mariam was dismissed from college _________ her poor attendance
a)
because
b)
due to
15.
___________ the noise in the next room, I could not sleep.
a)
Owing to 
b)
because
16.
It was really scary on the roads this morning ____________ the rain and fog.
a)
due to
b)
because
17.
He always did his best at school ________ most of his school friends were very lazy.
a)
whereas
b)
however
c)
therefore
d)
since
18.

1.The kids did not study. _____, they failed the test.

a)

On the other hand

b)

Therefore

c)

Besides

19.

I have paid a lot of money for the car. _____, I have paid for the insurance.

a)

On the other hand

b)

Besides

c)

Therefore

20.

He passed his exams. _____, he had some good news to tell his parents.

a)

On the other hand

b)

Besides

c)

Therefore

21.

The daughter and son know their mother will go to the supermarket to buy things, ____________they ask for their favourite food.

a)

so

b)

therefore

22.

The chef forgot to turn off the stove. _______________ , the vegetables burned.

a)

Consequently

b)

Additionally

c)

Instead

23.

Miss Law missed the train. ____________ , she took a taxi yesterday.

a)

Unless

b)

Therefore

c)

Because

24.

Dina did not eat her breakfast this morning _______ she felt hungry.

a)

so

b)

because

25.

Yesterday my uncle woke up early and finished all the chores on his list. ___________________ , he had time to go to the movies.

a)

Consequently

b)

Additionally

c)

Instead

26.

Some junk food … pizza and hamburger contain a lot of protein and vitamins.

a)

For example

b)

Such as

c)

then

d)

and

27.

I like to buy bags from world’s top fashion brands, … , Gucci and Chanel

a)

and

b)

so

c)

For example

d)

Such as

28.

Heesun has met many famous people. ..............., one time she met Jacques Chirac.

a)

such as

b)

then

c)

so

d)

For example

29.

In the economic sector,..................... , Indonesia is still better than Thailand.

a)

for instance

b)

namely

c)

such as

d)

then

30.

James can speak several languages....................... , he is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Chinese.

a)

For instance

b)

then

c)

therefore

d)

and

31.

COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE USING THE CORRECT CONJUNCTION.

Also / Too / And

He doesn't play the guitar,_______ he plays the drum.

a)

And

b)

and

c)

also

d)

Too

32.

I _____ play soccer

a)

also

b)

too

33.

We went to New York, ___

a)

also

b)

too

34.

I really love this song, and I liked the first one __________ .

a)

also

b)

as well

35.

My mother can knit pullovers and she ________ cooks well.

a)

as well

b)

too

c)

also

36.

I can speak French________

a)

as well

b)

also

37.
That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
a)
furthermore
b)
hence
c)
although
38.
We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
a)
however
b)
therefore
c)
furthermore
39.
We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
a)
nevertheless
b)
unless
c)
thus
40.
How many teaspoons is equivalent to one tablespoon?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
41.
What is the first step to solve this equation:
11 - 3x = 44
a)
Add 3 to both sides
b)
Subtract 11 from both sides
c)
Add 11 to both sides
d)
Divide 3 on both sides.