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ENGLISH REVIEW - COHESIVE DEVICES

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jacob is poor; _________________, he does not resort to begging to survive.

a)

despite

b)

however

c)

because

2.
Many students complained that the test was difficult, ___________ many students managed to score full marks.
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
because
3.
_________ our constant disagreements, we remained fast friends.
a)
Although
b)
Unless
c)
Despite
4.
I needed to call my mother, ___________ it was already midnight.
a)
although
b)
as
c)
because
5.
___________ the bad weather, we went sailing.
a)
However
b)
In spite of
c)
Because
6.

Irene left the class early ________ she did not want to queue up to buy food at the cafe later.

a)

yet

b)

so

c)

as

7.
We expected him to admit that he stole the money at the library, __________ he did not
a)
although
b)
but
c)
so
8.

Clement drove to the library instead ___________ He was too lazy to walk

a)

however

b)

despite

c)

because

9.

Suzzy was in pain; _________ she did not tell anyone of her predicament.

a)

however

b)

in spite of

c)

because

10.

______ Alice was watching a movie alone in her room, she heard a bloodcurdling scream.

a)

Although

b)

While

c)

Despite

11.

_______ she came back from the toilet, Shirley fainted.

a)

In spite of

b)

Although

c)

As soon as

12.
The students ran to the field _________ they heard that there was a Nescafe truck giving away free ice cold coffee.
a)
despite
b)
when
c)
unless
13.
You will not succeed _________ you try harder
a)
although
b)
when
c)
unless
14.

I will not invite Daren to the study group discussion because he talks to much. ____________, my friends do not like him.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Although

c)

In spite of

15.

Mr. Lee is rich, _____________ Mr. Smith is poor.

a)

and

b)

moreover

c)

whereas

d)

in addition

16.

Water is precious _________________ don’t waste a drop!

a)

so

b)

nevertheless

c)

additionally

d)

however

17.

Mobile phones have many useful functions. (a)   , we can use it to make phone calls, send text messages, and listen to music.

18.

______ it is raining now, we can't play football.

a)

Therefore

b)

As

c)

But

d)

Although

19.

Peter is fat ______ he eats a little.

a)

because

b)

so

c)

and

d)

although

20.

________ you watch the television, you need to finish you work first.

a)

After

b)

Although

c)

Before

d)

First

21.

Educational assistance and scholarship grants are given to deserving students; (however, moreover), they should pass the interview and examination. 

a)

However

b)

Moreover

22.

Livelihood training helps provide additional income to every family; (as a result, however), people can buy their basic needs. 

a)

As a result

b)

However

23.

We should extend our helping hands to help others. (For example, Hence), we can lessen the problem of poverty. 

a)

For example

b)

Hence

24.

A Green brigade was formed to take charge of maintaining the cleanliness of the streets and waterways. (However, In addition) it helped the farmers to irrigate their farms. 

a)

However

b)

In addition

25.

Trees greatly contribute to preserving the soil. They also help in reducing erosion. (In spite of, Furthermore), they help to prevent landslides and floods.

a)

In spite of

b)

Furthermore

26.

(1)_________, Arvin studied English because he wanted to be proficient in this subject. (2)________, he loved writing novels and short stories because he was a member of the school paper in his school. (3)_________, he wanted to go along with different people in the world who were using English as their first language. (4)_________, he believed that the language would help him to fulfill his dreams. Using this language, he can teach many Filipino students to be fluent in expressing themselves (5)_________, he believed that through hard work and dedication, his dreams would become a reality.

a)

First, Second, In Addition, And, Lastly

b)

In Addition, First, And, Second, Lastly

c)

First, And, Second, In Addition, Lastly

27.

______ it is raining now, we can't play football.

a)

Therefore

b)

As

c)

But

d)

Although

28.

Peter is fat ______ he eats a little.

a)

because

b)

so

c)

and

d)

although

29.

John is lazy. He does not do his homework or revision well. ___________, he always gets 0 marks in his tests.

a)

Thus

b)

However

c)

So that

d)

After

30.

Everyone agrees with him ________ not me.

a)

so

b)

and

c)

as

d)

but

31.

___________ save the kitten, we took him to the vet immediately.

a)

Because

b)

Since

c)

In order to

d)

When

32.

Edison did the experiment for thousand times. _______, he invented the light bulb.

a)

First

b)

Furthermore

c)

At last

d)

Next

33.

Mary is a beautiful and smart girl. _________, she is kind. She always takes care of the sick animals. ___________, every one likes her very much.

a)

However, Hence

b)

Therefore, However

c)

Moreover, So

d)

Besides, Therefore

34.

________ you watch the television, you need to finish you work first.

a)

After

b)

Although

c)

Before

d)

First

35.

Dad works very hard for us ________ he can take us to go around the world in the future.

a)

so that

b)

because

c)

and

d)

while

36.

________ I am not clever, I try my best on my study.

a)

As a result

b)

In addition

c)

After that

d)

Although

37.

Robert cannot sing __________, he loves playing guitar

a)

and

b)

therefore

c)

additionally

d)

however

38.

Owen complained that the test was difficult, _______ many students managed to pass.

a)

because

b)

moreover

c)

despite

d)

but

39.

To the reader, Jonas' world appears perfect _________, there is also no individuality

a)

however

b)

As a result

c)

additionally

d)

also

40.

________________, Susan admitted that English was better than Science.

a)

However

b)

For example

c)

Also

d)

Additionally

41.

____________ Woody and Buzz' constant disagreements, they remained good friends.

a)

Whilst

b)

Even though

c)

Despite

d)

However

42.

___________ the terrible weather, Ben decided to go swimming

a)

Despite

b)

Although

c)

Notably

d)

In contrast

43.

____________ Amy decided to buy a car.

a)

however

b)

therefore

c)

but

d)

And

44.

I drove to the library ____________ I was too lazy to walk.

a)

henceforth

b)

for

c)

thus

d)

because

45.

____________, Jonas learnt he could see colour when he saw Fiona's hair change.

a)

Notably

b)

For example

c)

In particular

d)

Significantly

46.

______________, apples taste better when they are ripe

a)

Therefore

b)

Consequently,

c)

Also

d)

Notably

47.

I will ask James to join my study group because he studies Spanish as well. __________, my friends think he could help us.

a)

Additionally

b)

Furthermore

c)

Thus

d)

Despite

48.

Everyone agrees with Lizzie ________ not me.

a)

so

b)

and

c)

although

d)

but

49.

_________ you play football, you need to finish your homework.

a)

Before

b)

After

c)

During

d)

Therefore

50.

_______, Jonas and his Community view sameness as central to their peace and safety.

a)

Although

b)

Therefore

c)

But

d)

Instead

51.

___________ , Jonas appears to be able to exercise freedom and choice__________his ability to do so is _________ restricted by the rules he has to follow.

a)

Conversely, however, also

b)

In contrast, however, also

c)

Conversely, although, additionally

d)

In contrast, despite, therefore

52.

1. I could not go out last night, ______________ I was too busy.

a)

although

b)

because

c)

since

d)

while

53.

We had to cancel the trip ____________ health crisis.

a)

such as

b)

due to

c)

next

d)

therefore

54.

Lina has studied many Asian languages ______ Korean, Chinese and Thai.

a)

then

b)

also

c)

so

d)

such as

55.

It was very hot yesterday, ___________, it’s very cold today.

a)

equally

b)

likewise

c)

in contrast

d)

as well as

56.

Parents love their children. _________ children love their parents.

a)

but

b)

similarly

c)

for instance

d)

finally

57.

Melissa took his pen out _________started writing.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

as a result

d)

similarly

58.

We can go out for dinner now ____ later

a)

or

b)

yet

c)

but

59.

John can't speak Japanese, ____ he can speak Spanish

a)

so

b)

nor

c)

but

60.

I was late, ___ I decided to take a taxi to work.

a)

for

b)

yet

c)

so

61.

My classmate didn't study for the test, ___ she still passed.

a)

yet

b)

nor

c)

or

62.

My pet cat is cold and hungry ___ it didn't come back home last night.

a)

for

b)

or

c)

nor

63.

Seoul is a large city, ____ it is located in Asia.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

so

64.

I have some free time ____ an extra ticket. Do you want to see a movie?

a)

and

b)

for

c)

yet

65.

I'm not really hungry, ____ that apple pie looks delicious!

a)

so

b)

yet

c)

nor

66.

Elephants are big, ___blue whales are even bigger.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

but

67.

__________to their normal salary, members of the board were paid a small allowance.

a)

In addition

b)

Moreover

c)

In conclusion

68.

The baby ________ wakes up three times during the night.

a)

moreover

b)

generally

c)

initially

69.

I'm afraid Tim can't join our Cub group until he's eight. ________, we'll put his name on the waiting list.

a)

In conclusion

b)

In addition

c)

However

70.

I spent most of my money in the first week and __________ had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.

a)

consequently

b)

so

c)

however

71.

Superman inspired the creation of other comic book heroes, _______ Captain Marvel and Batman

a)

notably

b)

as well as

c)

furthermore

72.

He was badly injured in the crash and _________ died.

a)

so

b)

subsequently

c)

finally

73.

The house is beautiful. _______, it's in a great location.

a)

To conclude

b)

Hence

c)

Furthermore

74.

Their team hadn’t lost a game the entire season. _________, we beat them by a huge margin last night.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

So

c)

In conclusion

75.

Mix two tablespoons of sugar, or ________ honey, into the mixture.

a)

to sum up

b)

secondly

c)

alternatively

76.

Studies suggest that regular intake of the vitamin _________ improves brain function.

a)

hence

b)

significantly

c)

finally

77.

I can't afford a dog. ________, my landlord doesn't allow pets in the apartments.

a)

Subsequently

b)

Although

c)

Moreover

d)

Furthermore

78.

_______ the sun was shining it wasn't that warm.

a)

Although

b)

Furthermore

c)

Therefore

d)

For example

79.

·         The officer decided to stop the interrogation and ________ made an arrest.

a)

whereas

b)

due to

c)

subsequently

d)

however

80.

The house is beautiful. ______, it's in a great location

a)

Although

b)

Furthermore

c)

Subsequently

d)

Furthermore

81.

He was injured and ________ unable to play.

a)

therefore

b)

futhermore

c)

although

d)

however

82.

My dog, Oso, is learning many new tricks. _________ , he can sit, stay, and lie down.

a)

Due to

b)

Whereas

c)

For example

d)

However

83.

She likes dogs, ________ I prefer cats.

a)

although

b)

whereas

c)

furthermore

d)

although

84.

_______ the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job

a)

Furthermore

b)

Therefore

c)

Due to

d)

For example

85.

Jason wanted to play football tonight; _________, his injury kept him on the sidelines.

a)

however

b)

Subsequently

c)

Although

d)

Furthermore

86.

_______ the heavy traffic, we arrived at the airport on time.

a)

Although

b)

Furthermore

c)

Subsequently

d)

Despite

87.

She studied hard for the exam; ________, she passed with flying colors.

a)

However

b)

Moreover

c)

Therefore

d)

For example

88.

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; ___________ often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

89.

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; _________ small minds discuss people.

a)

However

b)

Moreover

c)

Forever

90.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart ____________ lean not on your own understanding.

a)

yet

b)

or

c)

and

91.

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, _________ God will always be more than enough.

a)

for

b)

or

c)

so

92.

In the beginning God created the world. ________, he created light. Second, he made the sky. Third, the dry land, seas and plants.

a)

Firstly

b)

First

c)

Primarily

93.

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, ____________ those giving more.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

nor

94.

Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it. _______ act wisely.

a)

For

b)

So

c)

Yet

95.

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. You have within you the strength, the patience, __________ the passion to reach for the stars to change the world

a)

and

b)

for

c)

or

96.

___________ John’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.

a)

Because

b)

Though

c)

Moreover

97.

__________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.

a)

Until

b)

Even though

c)

Because

98.

Let us always meet each other with smile, ___________ the smile is the beginning of love.

a)

or

b)

for

c)

nor

99.

It is our choices, that show what we truly are, not our beauty _______ our money.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

nor

100.

Your time is limited, _______ don’t waste it living someone else’s life.

a)

so

b)

or

c)

but

101.

The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and ________ do it.”

a)

then

b)

than

c)

that

102.

We are what we repeatedly do; __________ excellence, is not an act but a habit.”

a)

therefore

b)

although

c)

moreover

103.

Always forgive your enemies; ________ nothing annoys them so much.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

for

104.

Do not be stress about anything, _______ in everything, by prayer and petition to God.

a)

and

b)

for

c)

but

105.

God showed his own love for us ______ while we were still sinners, Christ died for us

a)

so

b)

and

c)

but

106.

You have a choice to live for self ______ live for God.

a)

for

b)

or

c)

so

107.

Avoid being lazy ______ the future depends on what you do today.

a)

and

b)

for

c)

but

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