CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER
1.We postponed our holiday (because of, in spite of, although, because) the bad weather
2.We can’t go to the cinema (although, even though, because, because of) it isn’t open today
3.(although, despite, in spite, though) her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
4.Mary will take a plane, (in spite of, even though,therefore, moreover) she dislike flying
5.I would like to come, (but, nor, and, so) i do not have time
6.( Despite of, also, apart from, in spite of) Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest,she managed to smile
7.The moon will rise (as soon as, than before, yet) the sun sets
8.It looks (while, as, if, as if) the train would be late.
9.(because, as if, even if, so that) I told the truth, you would not believe me.
10.I’m going to bring along my umbrella (because of, as a result, in case, if) it rains
11.Will you come with me? (Also, otherwise, as well as, in case) i shall have to go alone
12.She is kind (However, Consequently, Therefore, But),she is rather forgetful
13.The work was new to me (Consequently, Nevertheless,To sum up, Whereas), it did not seem difficult
14.Continue along Queen Street.(Then, Therefore, Also, Too) turn left
15.It was very misty. (So, Nevertheless, Hence, However), we could not get a clear view of the mountain
16.We had walked several miles.(Accordingly, However, Since, As a result),we did not feel tired.
17.She is a talented actress. (In addition to, Absolutely, Moreover, Thus), she is very beautiful
18.We take the bus every day. (As if, Nevertheless, Therefore, So), we are familiar with the bus route.
19.The child was sleepy.( Otherwise, Thus, Consequently, Additionally), we went home early
20.The food was delicious.(Additinally, Nevertheless, Hence, Consequently),the service was excellent
21.We looked everywhere.(However, Thus, Likewise, Yet), we could not find the keys.
22.The book is long.(In summary, Consequently, Furthermore, Accordingly), the vocabulary is difficult.
23.Luckily, the moon was bright.(Accordingly, Otherwise, Besides),we could not have seen the path.
24.He is old (Nonetheless, Therefore, Moreover, As well as), his mind is still active.
25.We opened the window (because, consequently,so that) fresh sir would blow into the room
26.He is ignorant;( and, furthermore, so, thus), he is lazy
27.You should go to sleep now,( or, otherwise, and, but)
28.I was worried;(but Nevertheless, In addition), I was determined not to show it.
1 A
2 C
3 B
4 D
5 D
6 A
7 B
8 C
9 A
10 B
1. The examination was very difficult, _______ very few were able to pass.
a. consequently b. as well as c. on the hand d. whereas
2. We know_______ him and his wife.
a. either b. neither c. both d. as well
3. You can send letters from Hongkong_______ by Suez or by Canada.
a. either b. neither c. both d. as well
4. There as no one there; _______ I went away.
a. and b. but c. or d. so
5. He was very young and had no experience of that type of work he was not given the post.
a. and b. but c. or d. therefore
6. He has to pay a fine of $10, _______ he had to spend 10 days in prison
a. or else b. while c. whereas d. however
7. He is very cleaver and wins all the prizes _______ his brother never seems to know a thing.
a. and b. while c. therefore d. or
8. You must tell him where you are going_______ when you will be back
a. and both b. and as well c. and also d. and too
9. He was the best in class at Maths and English; _______ he was the best footballer in the school.
a. moreover b. however c. or d. so
10. Geography is a very interesting subject; _______ very few people study it thoroughly.
a. and b. however c. or d. so