Conjunctions and Adverbial Clauses Advanced Level MCQs Test With Answers 2
Question 1 |
______ the great diversity in social behaviour and habits between different types of ants, most of them have the same basic physical structure.
A | Regardless |
B | Even though |
C | As if |
D | Besides |
E | Despite |
Question 2 |
Strawberries are ________ cheap at the moment ______ we should make some jam.
A | both / and |
B | not only / but also |
C | so / that |
D | more / than |
E | as / as |
Question 3 |
This book is ______ entertaining ______ informative, so I definitely recommend it to you.
A | both / and |
B | either / or |
C | so / that |
D | neither / nor |
E | whether / or |
Question 4 |
Some people argue that traditional blood sports, ____ fox-hunting and bullfighting, should be banned because they are barbaric and inhumane.
A | in case |
B | even when |
C | as far as |
D | such as |
E | as though |
Question 5 |
The police are determined to find the culprits ______ long it may take to trace them.
A | in spite of |
B | however |
C | even if |
D | the more |
E | no matter |
Question 6 |
______ engaged in as competition ______ as recreation, water-skiing is an exhilarating outdoor sport.
A | No sooner / than |
B | Unless / and |
C | Whether / or |
D | Hardly / when |
E | The more / the le |
Question 7 |
Special heat sensors on the front of the rattlesnake’s head enable it ______ to detect the presence of prey in the dark ______ to strike its victim accurately.
A | in addition / due |
B | not only / but also |
C | whether / or |
D | either / or |
E | scarcely / when |
Question 8 |
Peter is leaving to go back to England, ______ we are holding a farewell dinner for him.
A | or else |
B | since |
C | once |
D | yet |
E | so |
Question 9 |
As we will be touring, we could take the tent just ______ we see a nice campsite and want to stop.
A | in case |
B | when |
C | unless |
D | until |
E | as |
Question 10 |
________ urgently callers say they need to speak to me, I do not want any calls for the next hour.
A | Moreover |
B | Provided that |
C | However |
D | Even if |
E | The mor |
Question 11 |
______ the work was physically demanding, and at times we felt really exhausted, seeing the end result was very satisfying.
A | Owing to |
B | Even though |
C | No matter |
D | As though |
E | However |
Question 12 |
He has put on a little weight ______ he started doing this sedentary office job.
A | once |
B | when |
C | despite |
D | since |
E | before |
Question 13 |
It is a pebble beach, ______ we had better take some beach mats to lie on.
A | as |
B | because |
C | unless |
D | for |
E | so |
Question 14 |
They looked around a lot of different buildings ______ they could choose the most suitable one to rent for their new business.
A | yet |
B | besides |
C | since |
D | by the time |
E | so that |
Question 15 |
______ he is a strong man, he had no trouble hiking with a heavy rucksack.
A | For |
B | Since |
C | Until |
D | Provided that |
E | When |
Question 16 |
I’m not sure ______ he has decided to take the new job ______ to stay with his present employer.
A | whether / or |
B | neither / nor |
C | yet / still |
D | not only / but also |
E | hardly / when |
Question 17 |
I wasn’t disappointed about not winning the final ______ I hadn’t even expected to get as far as I had in the competition.
A | even |
B | though |
C | however |
D | as |
E | providing |
Question 18 |
You’ll have awfully sore legs tomorrow ______ you don’t use plenty of lotion now to protect them from this strong sun.
A | or |
B | in case |
C | if |
D | so |
E | still |
Question 19 |
______ somebody bought me a ticket, I still wouldn’t go to see the Spice Girls perform.
A | However |
B | Only if |
C | Even if |
D | Until |
E | Besides |
Question 20 |
_______ the introduction of the new educational act, elementary school children have been taught English from the fourth grade.
A | In order to |
B | Although |
C | Until |
D | During |
E | Since |
Question 21 |
They will start constructing the new roof _______ every resident has paid their contribution.
A | no sooner |
B | while |
C | in order that |
D | as soon as |
E | no matter |
Question 22 |
It was ______ she was in Milan that she was discovered by a fashion designer and persuaded to work as a model.
A | while |
B | during |
C | no sooner |
D | despite |
E | besides |
Question 23 |
_______ the solar system is tiny compared with the distances to galaxies or even to nearby stars, it is enormous when compared with distances on the Earth.
A | However |
B | Even though |
C | Nevertheless |
D | As long as |
E | The fact that |
Question 24 |
They tried not to swallow any water as they swam across the river ______ it might be contaminated.
A | for fear that |
B | meanwhile |
C | besides |
D | even though |
E | regardless |
Question 25 |
They’ll be able to take on some permanent staff ______ they have fully established themselves in the city.
A | as though |
B | while |
C | when |
D | even if |
E | during |
Question 26 |
He was extremely happy about winning the contest because it gave him ______ the opportunity to join a professional orchestra, ____ the chance to travel.
A | either / or |
B | no sooner / than |
C | whether / or |
D | not only / but also |
E | neither / nor |
Question 27 |
The household vacuum cleaner was first mass-produced by William Henry Hoover; ________, it is now commonly referred to as a ‘hoover’.
A | besides |
B | on the contrary |
C | otherwise |
D | whereas |
E | therefore |
Question 28 |
The inhabitants of Zelve were re-housed in a nearby village ______ prevent any more injuries and deaths from rockfall.
A | in order that |
B | in case |
C | so as to |
D | even if |
E | as far a |
Question 29 |
We wrapped the roast chicken in special paper ______ it would stay warm until our guests arrived.
A | while |
B | so that |
C | in case |
D | as though |
E | much as |
Question 30 |
The population of the rare mountain gorilla has increased in the last few years largely _____ the Rwandan government’s recognition of this animal’s importance to the tourist industry.
A | nevertheless |
B | as for |
C | otherwise |
D | owing to |
E | furthermore |
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