This fourth gap fill test contains 25 multiple choice questions on the topics of adverbial clauses, conjunctions, inversions (inverted structures) of English grammar. Both English learners and ESL teachers can use this online exercise as a revision to check the knowledge of English adverbial clauses, conjunctions, inversion (inverted structures).
Adverbial Clauses, Conjunctions, Inversion Advanced Level Test 4
Question 1 |
It's generally a decision by each company or cruise line ______ how many doctors or nurses to provide.
A | all in all |
B | as regard |
C | in fact |
D | as to |
E | by the same token |
Question 2 |
Some of the more productive petroleum areas on Earth are found in arid and semiarid regions of Africa and the Middle East, ______ the oil fields were originally formed in shallow marine environments.
A | although |
B | however |
C | whatever |
D | in order to |
E | for fear that |
Question 3 |
Some of the great minds argued that the universe was not a confined space, ______ others contended that its boundaries were drawn.
A | while |
B | thus |
C | all the same |
D | however |
E | as to |
Question 4 |
______ how aggressively the U.S. tackles its carbon problem, the global outlook hinges on the coal-fired economies of the world’s two looming giants: China and India.
A | In view of |
B | No matter |
C | However |
D | As if |
E | Hence |
Question 5 |
We need to hear from the inspectors to know for sure, but it sounds _____ Iran has not yet got in its enrichment program as far as it has been proclaiming.
A | just as |
B | as though |
C | thereby |
D | meanwhile |
E | that is |
Question 6 |
Economic growth might be advantageously enjoyed and evenly balanced shared, merely in a community where solidarity has developed ______ familiarity.
A | in order that |
B | in spite of |
C | despite |
D | as a consequence of |
E | in the event that |
Question 7 |
_____ I would like to help you, I'm afraid I'm simply too busy at the moment.
A | However |
B | While |
C | Inasmuch as |
D | Even if |
E | Despite |
Question 8 |
I cannot help thinking about it so much, but _____ I can't believe how lucky I was to survive such a terrifying accident.
A | even if |
B | as if |
C | even though |
D | even now |
E | even |
Question 9 |
______ Mr Ash’s pride in the system he has put together, it hasn’t always been as reliable as he might have wished.
A | Lest |
B | Even though |
C | In spite of |
D | However |
E | No matter |
Question 10 |
OK, I admit that health insurances require much money. But _____, if people are healthy, you shouldn’t consider it as losing money.
A | similar |
B | on the other hand |
C | hardly |
D | in addition |
E | for |
Question 11 |
Because of being on the verge of bankruptcy, the company is trying to reduce its costs; _____, staff who leave are not being replaced.
A | consequently |
B | because |
C | yet |
D | however |
E | provided that |
Question 12 |
The thinker writes in support of freedom _____ darkness may fall upon our society in the form of dwindling rights and oppression.
A | however |
B | lest |
C | in order that |
D | apart from |
E | in that |
Question 13 |
The charity concert for the homeless has been cancelled _____ the lack of support.
A | owing to |
B | in spite of |
C | as long as |
D | in contrast to |
E | as a result |
Question 14 |
All the children are lumped together in one class, ______their ability.
A | as regards |
B | regarding |
C | regardless of |
D | with regard to |
E | in regard to |
Question 15 |
We'll take an umbrella _____ insure ourselves against the unfortunate possibility that it might rain.
A | according to |
B | so as to |
C | owing to |
D | due to |
E | as to |
Question 16 |
The Ottomans started to use one crescent and a star on their flags, ______ the current Turkish flag, after the 16th century.
A | owing to |
B | similar to |
C | however |
D | since |
E | for example |
Question 17 |
Granted that it is dangerous, ____ I still want to go.
A | all the same |
B | although |
C | whereas |
D | in case |
E | therefore |
Question 18 |
_____ the bomb attack had occurred did the lack of safety measures become obvious.
A | When |
B | Only after |
C | Never |
D | Hardly |
E | Not |
Question 19 |
We felt very nice and snug, ______ there was a fire in the room.
A | otherwise |
B | so that |
C | as if |
D | provided |
E | all the same |
Question 20 |
He knocked over the red wine, ______ ruining the table cloth.
A | thereby |
B | nonetheless |
C | furthermore |
D | meanwhile |
E | so |
Question 21 |
_____ dessert, I'd better skip it today as I am getting too much fat.
A | In short |
B | As for |
C | That is |
D | Just as |
E | In spite of |
Question 22 |
He refused to answer any of the questions asked _____ she was unfairly dismissed from the base.
A | so that |
B | in order that |
C | on the grounds that |
D | for fear that |
E | in that |
Question 23 |
Off the coast of the South-West Mediterranean Region _____ the groups of islands, a popular summer resort area.
A | lie |
B | lay |
C | lying |
D | Has lain |
E | had lain |
Question 24 |
I would have asked her about the subject we discussed _____ I seen her at the party yesterday
A | if |
B | had |
C | were |
D | not until |
E | never |
Question 25 |
_____ high was the Alps _____ the elderly climbers could take only a couple of steps per minute as they came closer to the apex.
A | As / as |
B | Either / or |
C | Neither / nor |
D | Such / that |
E | So / that |
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