CONJUNCTIONS & TRANSITIONS TEST 4 (25 QUESTIONS)  

1.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

2.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

3.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

4.---- 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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.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

9.The inhabitants of Zelve were re-housed in a nearby village ---- prevent any more injuries and deaths from rock falls.

A)   in order that
B)   in case
C)   so as to
D)   even if
E)   as far as

10.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

11.Although the pension was very reasonably priced, it was certainly not uncomfortable. ----, it had a beautiful shady garden and a roof terrace with a splendid view of the area.

A)   Therefore
B)   Even though
C)   Otherwise
D)   Moreover
E)   Nevertheless

12.The coach was full and the weather very hot, but the air conditioning wasn't working. ----, the passengers were uncomfortable and many of them complained.

A)  On the contrary
B)  Nevertheless
C)  Consequently
D)  Otherwise
E)  Furthermore

13.They could easily afford to stay at the best hotels ---- they preferred to stay at small family run guest houses.

A)   as
B)   yet
C)   for
D)   therefore
E)   so

14.The 35th US President, J. F. Kennedy, was shot by a lone gunman ---- taking part in a procession in November, 1963.

A)   in order to
B)   during
C)   owing to
D)   until
E)   while

15.We are unable to send you a brochure at the moment, but we will send you one ---- new stock arrives.

A)   before
B)   until
C)   as soon as
D)   while
E)   although

16.---- of how many different precautions you take, you cannot avoid being bitten by midges in Scotland at this time of year.

A)   No matter
B)   Nevertheless
C)   Whatever
D)   Regardless
E)   Instead

17.We are from this date forward, cancelling your company's credit facility with us ---- your poor payment record.

A)   on account of
B)   even though
C)   in addition to
D)   in spite of
E)   besides

18.Dave caught malaria ---- he was working on a construction project in Africa.

A)   during
B)   while
C)   by the time
D)   as soon as
E)   until

19.I still think it's a long way to go without taking a break ---- they are to take turns at the wheel.

A)   even if
B)   whether
C)   so that
D)   despite
E)   yet

20.---- performing all the functions of a standard vacuum cleaner, this model will also clean your carpets, Madam.

A)   Regardless
B)   However
C)   In addition to
D)   Seeing as
E)   Furthermore

21.I'm glad that we phoned to check the date of their wedding; ----, we would have missed it.

A)   consequently
B)   in case
C)   although
D)   however
E)   otherwise

22.They didn't buy that house because it is a long way from any schools; ----, it needs a fortune spending on it.

A)   nevertheless
B)   regardless
C)   whereas
D)   furthermore
E)   on the other hand

23.Because my car is very old and ---- a little unreliable, I usually take the train when travelling long distances.

A)   however
B)   though
C)   therefore
D)   while
E)   owing to

24.---- varied they may be in purpose, all spacecraft move through space in accordance with fundamental physical laws, and all are made up of similar basic components.

A)   Because
B)   So that
C)   However
D)   While
E)   Consequently

25.We are holding a meeting tomorrow ---- we can develop a plan for next year's campaigns well in advance.

A)   in case
B)   in order that
C)   no sooner
D)   even if
E)   no matter