Clauses (Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate) Test 9

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Question 1

The book was _____ boring _____ I could only read two chapters.

A	such / that
B	so / that
C	very / that
D	too / that

Question 1 Explanation:

Use so + adjective + that to show a result: so boring that. Here boring is an adjective with no noun after it. Not such, because such needs a noun phrase (such a boring book).

Question 2

It was _____ a boring book _____ I could only read two chapters.

A	such / that
B	so / that
C	too / as
D	very / as

Question 2 Explanation:

Use such + (a/an) + adjective + noun + that to show a result: such a boring book that. Not so, because so goes directly before an adjective or adverb (so boring that).

Question 3

_____ you talk to him, _____ you like him.

A	Much / the more
B	The more / the less
C	More / more
D	The most / the most

Question 3 Explanation:

The double comparative the more ..., the less ... shows that one thing changes together with another. Both parts need the: The more you talk to him, the less you like him. Not The most, because this pattern uses comparatives, not superlatives.

Question 4

_____ I didn’t know anybody at the reception, I had a good time.

A	In spite of that
B	Even so
C	Even if
D	Even though

Question 4 Explanation:

Even though + clause introduces a real fact that contrasts with the main clause. I really didn't know anybody, but I still had a good time. Not Even if, because it is used for imagined or possible situations, not facts. In spite of that and Even so cannot introduce a clause like this.

Question 5

_____ I’ve finished “A Tale of Two Cities”, I’ll read “Oliver Twist”.

A	Therefore
B	Even if
C	Though
D	Now that

Question 5 Explanation:

Now that means 'because something has now happened'. It fits with the present perfect I’ve finished: the first book is done, so I'll start the next one. Therefore cannot join two clauses this way, and Though and Even if show contrast, which makes no sense here.

Question 6

No sooner had I opened the door _____ the telephone rang.

A	when
B	before
C	than
D	as soon as

Question 6 Explanation:

No sooner is always followed by than: No sooner had I opened the door than the telephone rang. It means the second action happened immediately after the first. Not when, which goes with hardly/scarcely.

Question 7

_____ you’re happy about it, I have no objection.

A	As long as
B	Whatever
C	Therefore
D	Even so

Question 7 Explanation:

As long as means 'on condition that / only if'. I have no objection on condition that you're happy about it. Therefore and Even so are linking adverbs and cannot introduce a condition clause.

Question 8

He didn’t have any money; _____, he couldn’t buy a ticket.

A	moreover
B	however
C	because
D	consequently

Question 8 Explanation:

Consequently means 'as a result'. Not buying a ticket is the result of having no money. Not however, which shows contrast, and because would give the wrong cause-effect order.

Question 9

He had enough money to buy a ticket; _____, he decided not to go.

A	consequently
B	nevertheless
C	moreover
D	because

Question 9 Explanation:

Nevertheless means 'in spite of that' and shows contrast. He had the money, but he still decided not to go. Not consequently, because deciding not to go is not a result of having money.

Question 10

He wanted to go with us; _____ he packed his suitcase.

A	so
B	nevertheless
C	moreover
D	but

Question 10 Explanation:

So introduces a result: he wanted to go, and as a result he packed his suitcase. Nevertheless and but show contrast, and moreover adds information, so they don't fit the meaning.

Question 11

It is late; _____, it is raining cats and dogs.

A	therefore
B	nevertheless
C	because
D	moreover

Question 11 Explanation:

Moreover adds another point in the same direction ('also, in addition'). It is late, and in addition it is raining heavily. Therefore would wrongly suggest the rain is a result of it being late.

Question 12

I didn’t have enough time; _____, I couldn’t go.

A	nevertheless
B	moreover
C	therefore
D	however

Question 12 Explanation:

Therefore means 'for that reason / as a result'. Not being able to go is the result of not having enough time. Nevertheless and however show contrast, which doesn't fit.

Question 13

She’s been working for eight hours; _____, she is tired.

A	consequently
B	however
C	nevertheless
D	because

Question 13 Explanation:

Consequently means 'as a result'. Being tired is the result of working for eight hours. However and nevertheless show contrast, and because cannot follow a semicolon and comma like this.

Question 14

I’ll finish this. Then I’ll join you. When I _____ this, I’ll join you.

A	was finished
B	will finish
C	finished
D	have finished

Question 14 Explanation:

In time clauses with when about the future, we use a present tense, not will. The present perfect have finished stresses that the first action will be complete before the second: When I have finished this, I'll join you. Not will finish, because will is not used after when in future time clauses.

Question 15

She dressed the child in a heavy overcoat, _____ he should catch cold.

A	because
B	therefore
C	however
D	lest

Question 15 Explanation:

Lest (formal) means 'in order to prevent / so that ... not'. It is often followed by should + verb: lest he should catch cold. Because, therefore and however don't express purpose.

Question 16

I’ve written it down for her, _____ she forgets it.

A	so as to
B	therefore
C	in case
D	in order to

Question 16 Explanation:

In case + present simple means 'as a precaution, because something might happen'. I wrote it down because she might forget it. Not so as to or in order to, because they must be followed by an infinitive, not a clause.

Question 17

I will go home for vacation as soon as I _____ my exams.

A	will finish
B	finish
C	am finishing
D	finished

Question 17 Explanation:

After time conjunctions like as soon as, we use the present simple for the future: as soon as I finish. Not will finish, because will is not used in future time clauses.

Question 18

When she arrived, I was pretty fed up, because I _____ since eight o’clock.

A	had been waiting
B	have waited
C	have been waiting
D	was waiting

Question 18 Explanation:

The story is in the past (she arrived, I was fed up), and the waiting continued up to that past moment. So we use the past perfect continuous: had been waiting since eight o’clock. Not have waited or have been waiting, because the present perfect connects to now, not to a past moment.

Question 19

We left early _____ avoid the traffic.

A	because
B	so as not to
C	so as to
D	not to

Question 19 Explanation:

So as to + infinitive expresses purpose: we left early in order to avoid the traffic. Not so as not to, because that would mean we didn't want to avoid the traffic.

Question 20

They tiptoed up the stairs _____ wake the children.

A	in order to
B	so as not to
C	so as to
D	because of

Question 20 Explanation:

So as not to + infinitive expresses a negative purpose: they tiptoed because they did not want to wake the children. Not in order to or so as to, because those would mean they wanted to wake them.

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