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Total questions: 115

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Name
Class
Date
1.

____________ his heart disease, he ran 5 miles everyday.

a)

Moreover

b)

Despite

c)

In addition

d)

Although

2.

David collected stamps when he was a child.  He collected The Beatles posters ____________

a)

, whereas

b)

, and yet

c)

, besides

d)

, as well

3.

1.       I think Internet has a lot of advantages, __________ it has a lot of disadvantages, too.

a)

since

b)

furthermore

c)

in order to

d)

but

4.

1.       Luke had to repair the roof before the rainy weather came, ________ I helped him.

a)

while

b)

so

c)

in order that

d)

in spite of

5.

_________ Jane was very tired, she decided not to go out last Saturday night.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

In spite of

d)

while

6.

1.       The coach often talks to the players just before the match ___________ them.

a)

for to encourage

b)

for encouraging

c)

to encourage

d)

to encouraging

7.

__________ she was late, the teacher didn’t let her in.

a)

Due to

b)

Since

c)

Besides

d)

In addition to

8.

The rate of male smokers in Spain is lower that the rate of female ones, __________ in France it is just the opposite.

a)

however

b)

because

c)

whereas

d)

so as to

9.

The teacher gave us more activities ______________ we could practise on Christmas holiday.

a)

in order to

b)

so that

c)

and yet

d)

because of

10.

___________ the late hour, they went on with the meeting.

a)

Because of

b)

Besides

c)

In spite of

d)

Even though

11.

___________________________ the rain, we had our picnic in the garden.

a)

Even though

b)

Despite of

c)

In spite

d)

Despite

12.

The flight was delayed _________________ the snow.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

therefore

d)

since

13.

House prices have gone up this year. _____________, car prices seem to be stagnating.

a)

Therefore

b)

However

c)

Although

d)

Despite

14.

I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. ____________, you keep doing it.

a)

Yet

b)

Therefore

c)

So

d)

Although

15.

I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning. ___________________, I went to football practice as usual.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

So

c)

Despite

d)

Therefore

16.

______________ they'd dated for years, they didn't get married.

a)

Despite

b)

In spite of

c)

Even though

d)

As

17.

She passed her exam, _____________ she hadn't studied at all.

a)

despite

b)

however

c)

although

d)

even

18.

I completely forgot to call my sister, __________________ him reminding me in the morning.

a)

in spite

b)

despite

c)

even though

d)

yet

19.

_________________ I'm a teacher, I can't help you with your physics exam.

a)

Despite

b)

In spite of

c)

Although

d)

Since

20.

Huge supermarket chains are popular _______________ prices are generally more affordable.

a)

since

b)

because of

c)

due to

d)

so that

21.

People love Levi's jeans _________________ they have always been fashionable.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

due to

d)

owing to

22.

The BBC is well known _________________ its informative programming.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

since

d)

as

23.

He couldn't get the machine to work ________________ following the instructions carefully.

a)

despite

b)

in spite

c)

since

d)

therefore

24.

We went to the city centre ________________ have lunch in a good restaurant.

a)

so that

b)

so as to

c)

in order

d)

for

25.

We went to the city centre _________________ we could have lunch in a good restaurant.

a)

so that

b)

so as to

c)

in order to

d)

for

26.

I have a dog, a cat,_______ a little bird.

a)

So

b)

And

c)

Because

d)

But

27.

I prefer to play soccer ________ I don't like to play baseball.

a)

So

b)

And

c)

But

d)

Because

28.

She lives in the United States,______ she doesn't speak English.

a)

But

b)

Because

c)

So

d)

And

29.

My name is David ______ I live in Cuenca.

a)

Because

b)

So

c)

And

d)

But

30.

It's raining,______ I need a raincoat.

a)

But

b)

And

c)

So

d)

Because

31.

I can't do my homework _______ I don't have time.

a)

Because

b)

So

c)

And

d)

But

32.

I'm hungry,_____ I have to cook.

a)

But

b)

And

c)

So

d)

Because

33.

She likes to read,______ she doesn't have reading books.

a)

Because

b)

And

c)

So

d)

But

34.

Isabelle doesn't have money,_______ she has to walk home.

a)

But

b)

So

c)

Because

d)

And

35.

I like to learn English,________ it is so difficult.

a)

Because

b)

But

c)

And

d)

So

36.

Sue's eyes were red _____ she was swimming in the pool

a)

such as

b)

since

c)

hence

d)

therefore

37.

Bob ate a large dinner, (a)   he was still hungry

38.

We didn't go abroad this year. ___________we had a wonderfull time at home.

a)

And

b)

Thus

c)

Nevertheless

d)

For instance

39.

She was wearing a T-shirt, (a)   the cold weather.

40.

The young couple decided not to buy the house _____ it was in a bad condition.

a)

since

b)

in particular

c)

hence

d)

in addition

41.

He hates everyone! (a)   his neighbour.

42.

I fell asleep ______ I missed my flight.

a)

despite

b)

while

c)

since

d)

thus

43.

I fell asleep (a)   the noise.

44.

I washed my hands. ________ they still were dirty.

a)

Yet

b)

Moreover

c)

Thus

d)

I believe

45.

Eating well is important for good health. (a)   , it will make you feel better.

46.

_______ that you just don't care anymore.

a)

In particular

b)

It seems to me

c)

Furthermore

d)

Finally

47.

(a)   I was cleaning my car, he didn't do anything.

48.

Rinat didn't study, ______ she failed the test.

a)

yet

b)

although

c)

therefore

d)

despite

49.

_____ the lecture should be very boring.

a)

Consequently,

b)

Equally important,

c)

While,

d)

As far as I know,

50.

The apartment is very nice. (a)   , the price is very low.

51.

_____ most substances shrink when they are cooled, water actually expands.

a)

For instance

b)

While

c)

Therefore

d)

Thus

52.

I went swimming (a)   the cold weather.

53.

She is a very talented dancer. ______, many people don't know that she is a great singer too.

a)

In brief

b)

Equally important

c)

Therefore

d)

However

54.

(a)   I had a lot of studying to do, I went to the movies.

55.

Mary is rich _____ John is poor.

a)

while

b)

since

c)

for instance

d)

therefore

56.
The day was cold _______ windy.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
because
d)
or
57.
It was raining, ______ he opened the umbrella.
a)
while
b)
so
c)
or
d)
but
58.
This afternoon you can stay home watching TV _____ go shopping with me.
a)
but
b)
while
c)
or
d)
so
59.
Sue likes eating pizza _____ pasta.
a)
because
b)
when
c)
or
d)
and
60.
Freddy was listening to music _____ Ted was doing his homework.
a)
because
b)
while
c)
or
d)
but
61.
We went fishing last Saturday _____ we didn't catch anything.
a)
because
b)
but
c)
when
d)
and
62.
Vince was having luch _____ Barbara phoned him.
a)
because
b)
so
c)
while
d)
when
63.
I had a cute puppy _____ I lost him.
a)
while
b)
because
c)
but
d)
so
64.
I don't like wearing dark colours _____ I think they are depressing.
a)
so
b)
and
c)
because
d)
when
65.
I don't have much time _____ hurry up!
a)
and
b)
so
c)
while
d)
because
66.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

67.

I enjoy watching romantic films___ my husband likes action movies.

a)

therefore

b)

whereas

c)

although

d)

since

68.

Dan didn't study for the test ___ he failed.

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

therefore

69.

There was no chance in finding the missing dog. The searching team, ___, continued to search for it.

a)

because

b)

whereas

c)

however

d)

despite

70.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

71.

Dan went out in a cold night without his coat ___ he got sick

a)

consequently

b)

since

c)

furthermore

d)

in additon

72.

They ran out of food and drinks at the party, ___ everyone had fun.

a)

since

b)

because

c)

although

d)

nevertheless

73.

"Were you insulted by what Ron said?"

"___ , I was flattered."

a)

On the contrary

b)

Therefore

c)

Hence

d)

Although

74.

Fruit ___ grapes and watermelon, are very expensive nowadays

a)

concequently

b)

due to

c)

such as

d)

since

75.

They stayed home ___ the cold weather

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

therefore

d)

due to

76.

_____ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

a)

In spite of

b)

Because

c)

Although

77.

I went home early ________ not having finished everything.

a)

although

b)

even though

c)

despite

d)

in spite

78.

She accepted the job ____ the salary, which was very low.

a)

because of

b)

nevertheless

c)

despite

d)

though

79.

I managed to get to sleep ____ there was a lot of noise.

a)

despite of

b)

because

c)

however

d)

in spite of the fact that

80.

______ having little money, they are happy.

a)

Although

b)

Despite

c)

Though

d)

Because

81.

The house isn't very nice. I like the garden, _____

a)

although.

b)

even though.

c)

though.

82.

__ the heavy snow, they managed to get to the office.

a)

In spite of

b)

However

c)

While

83.

___ needing a rest, the team continued to work.

a)

In spite

b)

Despite

c)

Although

84.

Paul drives a car, _____ Tom rides a motorbike.

a)

whereas

b)

even though

c)

however

85.

He wasn't wearing a coat, ____ it was freezing.

a)

whereas

b)

even though

c)

despite

86.

The people danced _____ the music play

a)

as

b)

as much

c)

in order to

d)

so as to

87.

Joe goes hiking______he has asthma

a)

despite the fact that

b)

despite

c)

despite of

d)

despite the fact

88.

We worked______we could

a)

as long

b)

as long as

c)

as lenght

d)

as lenght as

89.

We should take a safety kit _______there is an accident

a)

that

b)

so that

c)

as if

d)

in case

90.

_______ he went, people admired him

a)

Everywhen

b)

Every

c)

Where

d)

Everywhere

91.

Betty looks _____ something is wrong

a)

as if

b)

as

c)

if

d)

unless

92.

Lucy can´t attend the meeting_____ she finds a baby - sitter

a)

if

b)

as if

c)

in order to

d)

unless

93.

_____Sam arrives, we´ll open the gifts

a)

When

b)

Where

c)

Who

d)

To whom

94.

I bought the book ______ I could read on the flight

a)

so as to

b)

despite

c)

so that

d)

although

95.

______ I looked, I found fingerprints

a)

Wherever

b)

Whereas

c)

While

d)

Which

96.

Tom was embarrassed ___ he didn't know the answer to the question.

a)

despite

b)

therefore

c)

because

d)

although

97.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

98.

Don't think that I am happy ___ I don't complain

a)

because

b)

although

c)

on the contrary

d)

even though

99.

I enjoy watching romantic films___ my husband likes action movies.

a)

therefore

b)

whereas

c)

although

d)

since

100.

Dan didn't study for the test ___ he failed.

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

therefore

101.

I went out with my friends ___ I had a lot of homework.

a)

since

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

although

102.

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

a)

due to

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

concequently

103.

There was no chance in finding the missing dog. The searching team, ___, continued to search for it.

a)

because

b)

whereas

c)

however

d)

despite

104.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

105.

Dan went out in a cold night without his coat ___ he got sick

a)

consequently

b)

since

c)

furthermore

d)

in additon

106.

___ to all the tests we prepare for, we have lots of homework to do.

a)

In addition

b)

furthermore

c)

since

d)

moreover

107.

She thought they were all going out ___ everybody was dressed up.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

whereas

d)

since

108.

Texting while driving is dangerous; ___, it’s illegal.

a)

despite

b)

moreover

c)

since

d)

even though

109.

They ran out of food and drinks at the party, ___ everyone had fun.

a)

since

b)

because

c)

although

d)

nevertheless

110.

"Were you insulted by what Ron said?"

"___ , I was flattered."

a)

On the contrary

b)

Therefore

c)

Hence

d)

Although

111.

Fruit ___ grapes and watermelon, are very expensive nowadays

a)

concequently

b)

due to

c)

such as

d)

since

112.

They stayed home ___ the cold weather

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

therefore

d)

due to

113.

It was my birthday yesterday, ___ I got lots of presents

a)

therefore

b)

since

c)

although

d)

in spite of

114.

The roads were covered in ice; ___ it was not safe to drive.

a)

despite

b)

hence

c)

however

d)

but

115.

Where else did you go ___ the pop-shop?

a)

besides

b)

since

c)

concequently

d)

hence

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