Adverbial Clauses Conjunctions Inversion Advanced Level Test – Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 3

Such as introduces examples of a general noun. Here the examples are temperature, length of the solar day and latitudinal distance, all examples of climatic attributes. Either, neither, too and as well cannot introduce a list of examples.

The two clauses contrast: the Turks claim one group of ancestors, but in reality they are a very mixed people. Although introduces a full clause of concession (subject + verb). Not Despite, because it must be followed by a noun or -ing form, not a clause. However would need a separate sentence or a semicolon.

Besides is a preposition here, meaning 'in addition to' or 'apart from', and it is followed directly by a noun phrase: besides lemons and limes. Moreover, in addition, also and further are linking adverbs and cannot take a noun object like this. In addition would need to: in addition to lemons.

While (= whereas) compares two contrasting facts in one sentence: 20 million people have mild symptoms, but for 9 million the symptoms are worse. Despite the fact that expresses concession, which does not fit. Because and due to the fact that give a reason, which does not fit either. Unless means 'if not' and makes no sense here.

The paired structure not just X but (also) Y adds a stronger second idea to the first. Good architecture is more than a demand; it is a requirement. Not neither / nor, because the verb is already negative (isn't), and isn't neither would be a double negative.

As well as joins two noun phrases inside one sentence: the effects of … on malaria as well as the impact of heatwaves. In addition (without to) and moreover are sentence linkers and cannot join two nouns like this. More than changes the meaning to a comparison.

The gap is followed by a noun phrase (torrential rains in April), not a clause, so we need the preposition despite. The contrast is that there was a lot of rain, yet the children still face death. Not although or whereas, because they need a subject and verb. Instead of means 'in place of', which is wrong here.

Either … or presents two possible explanations, one of which is probably true: either because … or because …. Correlative conjunctions have fixed partners: both … and, not only … but also, either … or. So both / or and not only / or are wrong pairs. Yet / still and the moment / while are not correlative pairs at all.

Both … and means that something is true of two groups together. Jewellery mattered in settled societies and in nomadic societies. Either … or suggests only one of the two, and neither … nor would give the opposite meaning, which does not match 'was important'.

Whilst (British; = whereas) contrasts two facts. Science fiction is only the background, while the real subject of the play is social issues. Not although, because there is no surprising concession here, only a comparison of two roles. During and until are about time and do not fit.

As well as joins two noun phrases: the influence as well as the origin. In formal English, the verb then agrees with the first noun, so we say the influence … is. In addition, what's more and furthermore are sentence linkers and cannot join two nouns. Beside means 'next to'.

Not just … but (also) adds a second, broader point: extraterrestrials are a subject for science and also a strong element of fiction. The words as well at the end confirm this 'additional' meaning. Neither / nor cannot follow are not, and both / and would need a simple are.

Yet is a coordinating conjunction meaning 'but' or 'even so'. It introduces a contrast: some books were very influential, yet this was nothing compared with new media. Not in spite of, because it needs a noun, not a clause. On the one hand would need on the other hand later.

The gap is followed by a noun phrase (a long and controversial history), so the preposition Despite is needed. Although, While and In spite of the fact that must be followed by a full clause with a subject and verb. Yet cannot begin a phrase like this.

So as to + base verb expresses purpose: he will change the message so as to include the delegation's impressions. Not in order that, because it must be followed by a clause (in order that it includes …), not a bare infinitive. Even though and no matter do not express purpose.

The gap is followed by a noun phrase (cloudy conditions), so the preposition Despite is needed. The contrast is that the sky was cloudy, but people could still watch the event online. Not Although or Whereas, because they need a clause. Instead of means 'in place of'.

While (= whereas) compares two contrasting situations: in Asia the moon set before the eclipse ended, but in America it rose already eclipsed. Although expresses concession, which does not fit this simple comparison. However cannot join two clauses with no punctuation, and even if is conditional.

Such as introduces examples directly after a noun: risk factors such as increasing age, …. For example would need commas and is less natural directly after a noun. As alone cannot introduce examples, and to illustrate is a sentence linker.

However is a linking adverb that can come at the end of a clause, after a comma, to show contrast with the previous idea: alcohol makes you sleepy at first, but the night's sleep is then poor. Although is a conjunction and cannot end a clause like this. Even so is very unusual in end position.

Except for means 'apart from' and introduces an exception: the story was lost except for a few fragments. As regards, with respect to and as for mean 'concerning' and introduce a topic, not an exception. In addition would add something, which is the opposite meaning.

Much as is a formal conjunction meaning 'although': Much as napping seems like a good idea, it is not always so. Not As, because it gives a reason, which does not fit the contrast. However, Otherwise and In contrast are linking adverbs and cannot introduce a subordinate clause.

The pattern clause; however, clause uses a linking adverb of contrast after a semicolon. The clue is the contrast: exercise usually helps sleep; however, exercising just before bed can keep you awake. Not whereas: it is a conjunction, so it joins two clauses without a semicolon and is not followed by a comma. Besides, in addition and furthermore add a similar idea, not a contrast.

The gap is followed by a noun phrase (their lack of rights and privileges), so the preposition Despite is needed to show contrast. Not Although, because it needs a clause. Owing to gives a reason, which does not match the contrast, and As though and In case of make no sense here.

Regardless of means 'without being affected by' and is followed by a noun or a wh- clause: doctors could log in regardless of what equipment they were using. Pertaining to means 'relating to', for fear that expresses worry, and even though needs a full clause with a subject and verb.

Even if means 'it doesn't matter whether': you should wash your hands even if you only have a snack. The second gap needs if, in the shortened form especially if (it is) from a self-service source. Other pairs such as in case / as though or otherwise / unless do not give a logical meaning.