Conjunctions and Participles Exercise

Subject: Conjunctions and Participles
Level: Intermediate
Type of Test: Multiple Choice
No. of Test Items: 25 items.
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1. ... Ted knew the material, he failed the exam.
   
   1. Nevertheless
   2. Because
   3. Provided that
   4. Even though
2. Jim goes hiking, ... he has asthma.
   1. otherwise
   2. despite the fact that
   3. because
   4. provided that
3. Jenny’s smile is an important aspect to her personality. ..., she doesn’t realize it.
   1. Consequently
   2. Nevertheless
   3. Because
   4. Since
4. She got ... a shock ... she dropped the tray
   1. so - that
   2. such - that
   3. really - then
   4. very - so that
5. We can go camping with him ... we bring our own equipment.
   1. unless
   2. otherwise
   3. consequently
   4. provided
6. Lucy can’t attend the meeting ... she finds a baby-sitter.
   1. provided
   2. unless
   3. now that
   4. otherwise
7. ..., the best car to buy is a BMW.
   1. Because of its durability
   2. Because of it lasts a long time
   3. Because of it is durable
   4. Because its durability
8. The region is referred to as the “Land of Fruit” ... it yields a bountiful harvest of oranges and apples.
   1. because
   2. such as
   3. although
   4. so that
9. Seat belt laws were introduced ... traffic fatalities would be reduced.
   1. when
   2. as if
   3. so that
   4. after
10. The great stone city Angkon flourished for six centuries ... it fell in 1431 and lay prey to the jungle for four long centuries.
    1. until
    2. as soon as
    3. so that
    4. because
11. While attempting to reach his home before the storm, ....
    1. the storm caught John.
    2. John's bicycle broke down.
    3. it happened that John's bicycle broke down.
    4. John had an accident on his bicycle.
12. Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed ... the heavy fog.
    1. on account
    2. because
    3. consequently
    4. due to
13. ..., the travelers found that their flight had been canceled because of the severe snowstorm.
    1. They arrived at the airport
    2. When arrived at the airport
    3. Arriving at the airport
    4. That they arrived at the airport
14. ... in a debate contest, participants must try their best to convince the juries.
    1. They compete
    2. When competing
    3. When competed
    4. When compete
15. ..., tobacco farmers had not yet felt its effect.
    1. Even though there was a campaign against smoking
    2. There was a campaign against smoking
    3. That there was a campaign against smoking
    4. Though a campaign against smoking
16. ... the finish line first, the runner gave up.
    1. He failed to reach
    2. Having failed to reach
    3. That he failed reaching
    4. Having failed reaching
17. Having been served lunch, ....
    1. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
    2. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
    3. the committee members discussed the problems.
    4. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
18. ... he began to make friends more easily.
    1. Having entered school in the new city, it was found that.
    2. He entered the new school
    3. After entering the new school
    4. When entered the new school
19. The weather was ... cold that I didn’t like to leave my apartment.
    1. very
    2. such
    3. really
    4. so
20. ... he is not a superstitious person, he believes in spiritual life.
    1. However
    2. Unless
    3. Although
    4. As
21. ... the rain, fans started lining up outside the studios, hoping to catch a glimpse of the teen idols.
    1. When
    2. Despite
    3. Although
    4. Unless
22. I need to work hard ... I can support my family.
    1. but
    2. so that
    3. if
    4. however
23. We must work quickly. ..., we will be late.
    1. If
    2. Otherwise
    3. Unless
    4. However
24. She has invited me to her party. ..., I may not be able to come.
    1. However
    2. So
    3. Therefore
    4. In spite
25. The boy had a big breakfast this morning. ..., he said he was still hungry.
    1. Consequently
    2. Nevertheless
    3. Otherwise
    4. Eventhough

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