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WorksheetsSection 5 Shtemaran 1
Total questions: 160
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
The melting point is the temperature __________ a solid changes to a liquid.
at which
when
unless
while
Most folk songs are ballads __________ have simple words and tell simple stories.
what
that
when
although
In 1850, Yale University established Sheffield Scientific School, __________.
where engineers were educated
engineers were educated there
in which were engineers educated
where were engineers educated
The size and shape of a nail depends primarily on the function __________ it is intended.
so that
for which
in spite
as if
No one knows what color dinosaurs were __________ no sample of their skin has survived.
because
because of
because that
it is because
__________ they are tropical birds, parrots can live in temperate or even cold climates.
Even though
Because
Unless
Since
__________ added to a liquid, antifreeze lowers the freezing temperature of that liquid.
When
Even
As if
In spite
__________ advertizing is so widespread in the United States, it has had an enormous effect on American life.
Since
In case
Unless
In spite
__________ people are increasingly linked over long distances by electronic communications, many of them still prefer face-to-face encounters.
In spite of
Although
But
Yet
__________ together in one place, they form a community.
Whenever living people
When people who live
When people living
Whenever people live
__________ managed by an independent governor and board of directors, the Bank of Canada is owned by the Canadian government.
Although
Due to
Even
However
__________ , the seeds of the Kentucky coffee plant are poisonous.
Until they have been cooked
Cooking them
They have been cooked
Cooked until
Natural silk is still highly prized __________ the availability of similar artificial fabrics.
in spite of
because of
due to
as a result of
You'd better do physical exercises __________ you will be fat before your twentieth birthday.
or
and
because
unless
__________ through a prism, a beam of white light breaks into all the colors of the rainbow.
When shines
It shines
It is shone
When shone
One basic question psychologists have tried to answer is __________ people learn.
how
even
as if
in case
It was in 1875 __________ joined the staff of the astronomical observatory at Harvard University.
that Anna Winlock
Anna Winlock, who
as Anna Winlock
Anna Winlock then
Heavy industry developed rapidly in Alabama primarily __________ its rich natural resources.
so that
in spite of
as if
owing to
In order to grow vegetables properly, gardeners must know -----------.
that the requirements for each vegetable
what are each vegetable's requirements
what the requirements for each vegetable are
that is required by each vegetable
For many years people have wondered __________ life exists elsewhere in the universe.
whether
so that
even if
though
Tom kept none of the promises __________.
that he had made
than he had made
when he had made
because he had made
The children got hungry in the middle of the afternoon __________.
even though they had eaten lunch
after they had eaten lunch
even they had eaten lunch
therefore they had eaten lunch
Whether we are going or not __________.
has not been decided yet
while has been decided
have they decided
they haven’t decided
The Empire State building, the largest building in New York, __________.
it was built in 1933
was built in 1933
that was built in 1933
when built in 1933
They follow her __________.
wherever she goes
whatever she goes
however she goes
nowhere she goes
__________ you're fond of singing foreign songs, why don't you translate these lyrics?
Owing to
Due to
Since
As long
__________ a lack of time, they couldn't succeed in choosing the most appropriate subject for their report.
Because of
Although
As
Despite of
They couldn't raise the wages of their employees __________ the financial position of the company.
since
due to
because
as
Geysers have often been compared to volcanoes __________ they both emit hot liquids from below the Earth’s surface.
due to
because
in spite of
even
__________ a novelty in the late nineteenth century, photography was limited to the rich.
Unless
Due
Despite
Still
The President of the U.S. appoints the cabinet members, __________ their appointments are subject to Senate approval.
due
unless
because
but
Scientists are now beginning to conduct experiments on __________ noise pollution can trigger different sorts of health risks.
since
still
unless
how
Farce is a __________ excite laughter through exaggeration and extravagance rather than by realistic imitation of life.
form of drama intended to
drama intended to form to
form intended to drama of
drama form of intended to
In Prehistoric __________ of western Utah was covered by Lake Bonneville.
times, a large part
times, there was a large part
part of the time
for large parts of time
Humans reach physical maturity more slowly than ---------.
most other large mammals were
most other large mammals
does most other large mammals
the most other large mammals
Though they travel __________ Central America, the swallows always make a punctual return to the mission in Capistrano.
as far as
not far as
far as away
away as far
__________ contained in the chromosomes, and they are thought of as the units of heredity.
Genes are
Proteins are
Cells are
Enzymes are
This evening after he got home, he was scolded by his mother __________ the extravagant green dye in his hair.
since
as
because of
in spite of
When played in certain ways, the bassoon can produce comical sounds, __________ it is sometimes referred to as the clown of the orchestra.
or
that
whether
so
It is said he is a man, __________ to have the vision of an eagle and courage of a lion.
which appeared
he appeared
that appears
and appears
__________ he works hard, John is not doing well in his career.
Although
Because
Despite of
In spite of
The sky is dark. It looks __________ it will start raining soon.
even if
even though
as if
if
__________ Johnson & Smith reached great heights in the business world, they encountered many great difficulties in promoting their theories and methods.
Before
Despite of
Due to
Still
__________ getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher.
Despite of
In spite of
Even though
Nonetheless
__________ photosynthesis were to stop, life would disappear from Earth.
For
However
If
Although
__________ is your own business.
Who you work for
Whose you work for
Who for you work
You work for whom
__________ older, Liza Minelli looks more and more like her mother, Judy Garland.
She grows
So that she grows
As she grows
In spite she grows
__________ other cells in the body, nerve cells are not healed or replaced when they are damaged or destroyed.
Unlike
Despite of
Even if
But
__________ for a few species that live on the ground, most monkeys live in trees.
Besides
Though
Except
All but
__________ is the biggest city in Michigan, it is not the capital.
Unless Detroit
If Detroit
Although Detroit
Despite of Detroit
__________ black cats are bad luck is considered a superstition rather than a fact.
That
Though
However
Even
Travelers had better get their reservations well in advance __________ they want to fly during the Christmas holidays.
but
despite
if
however
__________ are not filed by the 15th of April, penalties and interest may be added to the unpaid balance.
For taxes of income
Income taxes that
With taxes of income
If income taxes
My grade depends on __________.
when master calculus
whether I master calculus
whether calculus mastered by me
what I master calculus
The cost of shipping a car is related to __________.
how much does it weigh
how it weighs much
that it weighs
how much it weighs
__________ in many colleges and universities, Latin is no longer spoken as an everyday tongue.
Although they are still studied
Although he is still studied
Although this still studies
Although it is still studied
__________ similar in appearance, the tangerine and the clementine are unlike each other in taste.
Because
Although
Since
Unless
__________ built as a private home for Elvis Presley, Graceland is now open to the public.
Nevertheless
Despite
Although
Due
__________ her father’s advice, Sarah Dade chose medicine as her course of studies.
Although
Against
Moreover
However
Not until a student has mastered algebra __________ the principles of geometry, trigonometry, and physics.
he can begin to understand
can he begin to understand
he begins to understand
begins to understand
It would be impossible to say that Spanish __________ Japanese.
is not alike
is like to
is exactly like
likes
__________ leaves from certain trees, such as the maple and sassafras, turn bright colors.
During the fall
While the fall
The fall comes
When comes fall
________ the 1930s and 1940s, F.D. Roosevelt was elected to the presidency four times.
Since
During
Until
While
Although born in Germany, ________ a citizen of the United States in 1940.
but Albert Einstein became
that Albert Einstein became
Albert Einstein became
since became Albert Einstein
Benjamin West contributed a great deal to American art:__________.
painting, teaching, and lecturing
painting, as a teacher and lecturer
painting, teaching, and as a lecturer
painting, a teacher, and a lecturer
Almost everyone fails__________ on the first try.
is passing the driver’s test
to pass the driver’s test
to have passed the driver’s test
passing the driver’s test
__________ in space, a rocket has to be powerful enough to break out of the pull of the Earth’s gravity.
It is travel
To travel
That travel
Travel
One problem with all languages is __________ they are full of irregularities.
when
so
that
yet
Here is the report and document__________ for you.
that I have prepared
I have prepared that
who have prepared
which have I prepared
The knee is __________ other joints in the body as it cannot twist without injury.
to be damaged more than likely
more likely to be damaged than
likely to be more than damaged
more than likely to be damaged
One of the laws states __________ the greater the distance between galaxies, the greater is the speed of separation.
because of
despite
still
that
The Academy of poets __________ the 1930’s provides financial assistance to working poets.
was founded in
was founded
which was founded in
when it was founded
He came as soon as he could __________ to help me to complete the work by midnight.
in order
therefore
so that
provided that
__________ we had already improved our English, we couldn’t understand an Englishman who was trying to ask something.
as
still
while
though
__________ my neighbour waters the flowers every day and takes care of them the garden will soon become a pleasant place.
Provided that
Until
Nevertheless
Even if
The house was cosy and clean, __________ I didn’t hesitate to rent it for some weeks.
however
accordingly
in case
yet
__________ better, the team would have been able to defeat the opponent.
If it prepares
If prepares
Preparing
Had it prepared
__________ Java Man, who lived before the first Age, is the first manlike animal.
Believed generally is
It is generally believed that
Generally believed it is
That is generally believed
__________ is necessary for the development of strong bones and teeth.
It is calcium
That calcium
Calcium
Although calcium
I still cannot get used to __________.
while I drive on the left
drive on the left
when I drive on the left
driving on the left
__________ the snow stopped, the children ran into the yard to make a snowman and ski.
However
Because of
While
After
He had hardly begun to speak, __________ he was interrupted by a shriek.
when
than
otherwise
while
She behaves __________ she were the boss of the company and the staff obeys humbly.
as though
as long as
even though
because
__________ she had never been fired, she felt that the director was going to do it in the following month.
Moreover
Unless
Provided that
Even though
Many minerals break along smooth surfaces called cleavage planes, __________ parallel to internal layers of atoms.
which they are
which
and they
which are
__________ exact statistics vary because of political changes, more than two hundred separate nation states are included in the official lists at any one time.
Although
In spite
Nevertheless
Consequently
__________ Carl Sandburg is also well known for his multivolume biography of Lincoln.
He is an eminent American poet
The eminent American poet
The eminent American poet who is
Despite an eminent American poet
Before Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, many people died __________.
infecting with simple bacteria
infections were simple bacteria
from simple bacterial infections
infecting of simple bacteria
__________ it was late and our children had already gone to bed, we didn’t feel tired and sleepy.
Because
Although
If
As
They have lived in our neighbourhood for a long time, __________ I know them well.
when
since
therefore
while
She is a good specialist, __________ I didn’t hesitate to ask her for help.
so that
although
even though
that’s why
I am working on my English from morning till late at night __________ I can enter a university.
so that
if
that’s why
in case
George showed me some pictures __________ by his father.
which were they painted
that been painted
they were painted
that were painted
The games children play become increasingly complex __________ they become older.
due to
as
so
so that
What’s the name of the man __________?
you borrowed his car
which car you borrowed
whose car you borrowed
his car you borrowed
I __________ feel very tired when I wake up in the morning.
still
unless
since
already
He is learning English __________ he can get a better and more interesting job.
when
so that
although
as soon as
I don't know him very well, __________ I have met him socially on a couple of occasions.
unless
although
when
so that
I don't mind if you go out for lunch __________ you're back for the meeting at two.
as long as
while
until
as if
We will go ahead with the project __________ our partners refuse to help us.
even if
in spite
because
consequently
A telephone recording tells callers -----------.
what time starts the movie
when does the movie start
what time the movie starts
the movie starts what time
George knew how to improve his test scores -----------he did not have enough time to study.
despite
but
due to
unless
Colin told me about his new job, -----------very much.
though he’s enjoying
which he’s enjoying
where he’s enjoying
why he’s enjoying it
Ben likes walking, especially -----------.
when the weather is cool
when is the weather cool
the weather when is cool
when is it cool weather
I'm going shopping for food this evening -----------I don't have to go at the weekend.
until
while
as if
so that
You can come to the meeting-----------you have nothing to say.
so that
even if
while
despite
I couldn’t sleep -----------I was very tired.
though
despite
so that
in order
It’s not cold now, but take your coat with you -----------it gets colder.
in case
if
unless
while
Public television stations are different from commercial stations----------- .
because they receive money different and different types of shows
for money and program types
in the areas of funding and programming
because the former receives money and has programs differently from the latter
A good student must know-----------.
even if to how effectively study
so that to study effectively
how to study effectively
still to study effectively
Dave lost his job and was short of money, so -----------his flat and go to live with his brother.
that he did was to sell
what he did was to sell
whatever he did to sell
while he sold
Many of the international problems we are facing now -----------.
linguistic incompetences
are the result of misunderstandings
are because of understanding themselves
lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
After Barlow was arrested, his wife and daughters were questioned by the police
-----------they knew nothing about his business affairs.
even though
so that
in spite
because of
I like travelling by ship -----------the sea is not rough.
as long as
unless
despite
in spite of
I’m playing tennis tomorrow-----------it doesn’t rain.
providing
unless
until
because
You might not remember the name of the hotel, so write it down -----------you forget it.
in case
unless
so that
as if
Having finished lunch, -----------.
the detectives began to discuss the case
the case was discussed again by the detectives at the table
they are going to discuss on the case together
because the detectives were beginning to discuss the case
Joan -----------that she could not attend classes the following week.
while informed by her professors
which her professors informed
that informed her professors
informed her professors
-----------Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamon’s tomb, than strange reports appeared in the newspapers.
Not lately
Soon after
No sooner had
Hardly ever had
When travelling it is advisable to write your name and address on your bag-----------.
unless you lose it
if you lose it
when you lose it
in case you lose it
The children were alone in the house all day long. -----------, it was in complete mess.
Consequently
However
Nevertheless
Even though
It is so annoying to find somebody in your own room-----------.
at reading your personal letters
has been reading your personal letters
reading your personal letters
without reading your personal letters
Some parts of the White House, -----------the US president lives and works, are open to the public.
that
which
where
whenever
Many English words (for example, ‘work’ and ‘rain’) can be used-----------.
like verbs and nouns
as verbs and nouns
as well as verbs and nouns
as they are verbs and nouns
In summer a lot of tourists usually walk round the town -----------.
looking at the sights and taking photographs
walked round the town and took photographs
when looking at the sights with taking photographs
without sightseeing and photographs
The fur traders are sure there would be more unemployment and less choice for fashion industry because of -----------.
their opponents have banned fur trade campaign
their opponents’ fur trade banning campaign
their opponents are against fur trading
their opponents had banned fur trade campaign
The teacher suggested that her students -----------experiences in Europe.
write a composition on their
to write composition about the
wrote some compositions of his or her
had written any compositions for his
Travelling by sea can be much more fascinating -----------.
as long as you are seasick
providing that you are seasick
even though you are seasick
unless you are seasick
The buses are so expensive these days, -----------.
you will need also to take a taxi
you may as well take a taxi
you may be able to take taxi
you may as good as take taxi
-----------, but he had also predicted the danger that the nearby two villages could face.
Not only did the Polish scientist study the active volcano
Provided the Polish scientist studied the active volcano
Not only the Polish scientist would study the active volcano
Only the Polish scientist did not study the active volcano
Spiders are not insects, as many people think. -----------, they are not even related to them.
Even though
Consequently
Moreover
However
Modern alpinists try to climb mountains by a route -----------will give them a good sport.
what
which
where
as if
Their office consisted of two rooms,----------- was used as a conference room.
the larger of which
the largest of what
the largest of them
largest which
Ann -----------. She left three months ago.
still does not work here
doesn’t work here any longer
not more works here
any longer works here
I just wonder -----------spent her last year’s holiday.
while she
yet she
how often she
where she
-----------Albert Einstein went to school, neither his parents nor his teachers thought much of his mental abilities.
Unless
So
Even
When
Yesterday Jack was having a party but Sheila couldn’t come, ----------- was a pity.
while
which
so
what
Swimming is a beneficial exercise, ----------- aerobic activity and uses a number of muscle groups.
not only because it provides
because it both provides
for provision
as result of providing
----------- in Japan as after that terrible earthquake.
Never was the situation so serious
Not only was the situation so serious
Never the situation was so serious
No sooner had the situation been so serious
After the interruption, the speaker went on talking -----------.
as nothing had happened
though nothing had happened
in spite of nothing had happened
as if nothing had happened
People ----------- from other countries are called immigrants.
who come to live in America
come to live in America
that live in America
which live in America
Jane started feeling sad ----------- couldn’t come to her party.
by two of her best friends
till two of her best friends
for two of her best friends
because of two of her best friends
At last I found the information -----------.
that I was looking for
what I was looking for
in which I was looking for
because I was looking for
After six months of hard work ----------- is a vacation.
that I really need of
which I really need
this I really need
what I really need
----------- Mary didn’t know how to swim, she jumped into the pool.
However
Although
When
While
----------- the fact that we warned him about it he continued his work.
Though
In spite
Despite
Because
----------- graduating from university, George went to New York to start his career.
Because
After
While
During
I didn’t tell him what I thought ----------- he wouldn’t be upset.
even if
in case
because of
so that
The other day I met a man ----------- in television.
who sister works
while sister works
whose sister works
whom sister work
----------- several unsuccessful attempts, Robert Peary reached the North Pole on April 6, 1909.
After
He made
When
His
Atlanta is the city ----------- the Olympic Games were held in 1996.
which
when
where
while
Sarah put the papers back into the file ----------- them.
once she had copied
so she had copied
and she had copied
what she had copied
The car suddenly went out of control ----------- the driver’s experience with driving on snowy roads.
in spite of
in order
despite of
because
We worked all night on the decorations for the party, ----------- we couldn’t finish the job properly.
however
even if
as though
as a matter
School was cancelled for the day ----------- the biggest snow storm in five years.
due to
as though
only if
in fact
The bride’s parents spent a lot on the wedding, ----------- she felt that she had to pay at least some of it back.
consequently
otherwise
whenever
whether
Birds make nests in trees ----------- hide their young in the leaves and branches.
can where they
where they can
where can
from where they
Kitchen appliances called blenders began ----------- in the 1930s.
using
to use
which used
to be used
Birthdays ----------- occasions for congratulations.
that usually considered
are usually considered
usually considering birthdays
that consider usually
----------- the painting looked like genuine Picasso, the signature was definitely a fake.
Despite
In spite of
Although
While
