1.
Islands differ from one another in some ways, ----
they share a number of similar features.
A) besides
B) despite
C) however
D) for
E) thus
2. Thomas Edison dropped out of school at the age
of 12, ---- he became a famous inventor.
A) since
B) yet
C) when
D) for
E) instead
3. Take warm clothes with you ---- the temperature
decreases.
A) despite
B) in case
C) in spite of
D) otherwise
E) although
4. He listened to my advice ---- I was a psychiatrist.
A) though
B) if
C) therefore
D) so
E) as
5. ---- we have found the car keys, we can start our trip.
A) Now that
B) No sooner
C) By the time
D) While
E) Meanwhile
6. Our plane leaves at 4:00. ---- we must have our
passports
checked.
A) Now that
B) Subsequently
C) In the meantime
D) Since
E) The moment
7. It seemed ---- I had seen this place before.
A) even if
B) in case
C) because
D) consequently
E) as if
8. He knew it was impossible to complete the task. He
went on working, ----.
A) besides
B) though
C) despite
D) whereas
E) yet
9. The budget for health care has been cut by 10%.
----, some hospitals may be forced to close.
A) Thus
B) Besides
C) Nevertheless
D) For all
E) However
10. ---- get to their destinations on time,people must leave home
earlier to allow for waiting time at the bus stops.
A) Although
B) Due to
C) Even if
D) In order to
E) Owing to
11. ----- how resourceful we may be in coping with our problems,
the circumstances of life inevitably involve stress.
A) No matter B) Even though
C) That D) In spite of
E) So as to
12. She dressed the child in a heavy overcoat ----
he might catch a cold.
A) because
B) therefore
C) however
D) lest
E) for fear of
13. Private investments play ---- important a part in the country's
long-running economic expansion ---- no government dares to
increase taxation on personal savings.
A) too / that B) much / than
C) so / that D) as / as
E) such /that
14. The Eskimo way of life changed dramatically during the 1800s
---- the introduction of firearms and the influx of large numbers
of European whalers and fur traders.
A) because B) on the grounds
C) owing to D) for
E) in spite of
15. We can finally afford to trade in the old car for a
new one ---- I’ve gotten the raise I’ve been waiting
for.
A) so that B) now that
C) consequently D) so
E) hence
16. Tom Booth is one of the best players in the country. We
have won all of our games ---- he joined our team.
A) when B) the first time
C) since D) as soon as
E) once
17. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ---- he snapped at me
angrily when I asked him to join us.
A) all the same B) hence
C) for D) besides
D) instead
18. Cars have become much more complicated.---- mechanics
need more training than in the past.
A) Because B) Therefore
C) So that D) For
E) Nevertheless
19. Timmy doesn’t do well in school ---- his inability to
concentrate on any one thing for longer than a minute or two.
A) for B) on account of
C) regardless D) thus
E) in spite of
20. It should be easy for Bob to find more time to spend with his
children ---- he no longer has to work in the evenings and on
weekends.
A) even though B) since
C) so that D) yet
E) all the same
21. Roberta missed the meeting without a good reason ---- she had
been told that it was critical that she be there. I wouldn’t want
to be in her shoes at work tomorrow.
A) inasmuch as B) in spite of the fact that
C) even if D) hence
E) despite
22. The roles of men and women were not the same in ancient
Greece. For example, men were both participants and spectators in
the ancient Olympics. Women, ----, were forbidden to attend or
participate.
A) nevertheless B) on the other hand
C) therefore D) otherwise
E)
23. Florida is famous for its tourist attractions. Its coastline offers
excellent white sand beaches. ----, it has warm, sunny weather.
A) Otherwise B) Furthermore
C) Notwithstanding D) On the other hand
E) Still
24. Olives are a principal source of cooking oil, but by no means
the only source. ---- olives, cooking oil can be extracted from
coconuts, corn, and sunflower seeds.
A) Because of B) In spite of
C) In case of D) In addition to
E) Inasmuch as
