CONJUNCTION EXERCISES 1

1. Deserts are often formed …….. they are cut off from rain-bearing winds by
the surrounding mountain ranges.
A. because B. in spite of
C. so D. due to
2. A computer is usually chosen because of its simplicity of operation and ease
of maintenance ............... its capacity to store information.
A. the same as B. the same
C. as well as D. as well
3. Neptune is an extremely cold planet, and ...............
A. so does Uranus B. so has Uranus
C. so is Uranus D. Uranus so
4. … rain or snow there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football
games
A. Despite B. In spite with
C. Despite of D. Despite with
5. Since infection can cause ……… fever ………. pain, it is a good idea to
check a patient's temperature.
A. both / as well as B. both / as good as
C. both / with D. both / and
6. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur ................ a
misunderstanding .
A. for B. because of
C. because D. of
7. …….. two waves pass a given point simultaneously, they will have no effect
on each other's subsequent motion.
A. So that B. They are C. That D. If
9. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was not only a poet and an author but
……….. the chairman of the modern language department at Harvard
university for more than eighteen years.
A. also B. so well C. so D. a
10. The pilot agreed to land the plane only …………… the hijackers threatened
in shoot some of the passengers .
A. which B. when C. that D. where
11. We was delighted ……………… you’ve won the first prize in the National
mathematics competition .
A. that B. what C. why D. where
13……………… you select reverse gear, the car goes backwards.
A. In spite of B. Unless C. If D. For
14. We have to start early ____ we’ll be late for school.
A. so that B. although C. or else D. consequently
15. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself …… its enemies cannot find it.

A. so that B. so C. therefore D. due to

16 .Tuition fee must be paid ______ before or on the due date.
A. neither B. either C. also D. not only
17. ........ how much money she spends on her clothes, she never looks
well-dressed.
A. Despite B. Without
C. Regardless D. No matter
18. She has spent her entire life not only teaching young generations subject
knowledge …….. also educating them to become helpful citizens of the nation.
A. and B. but C. so D. or
19. The sky was grey and cloudy. ......... , we went to the beach.
A. However B. In spite of
C. Even though D. But
20. _............. get older, the games they play become increasingly complex.
A. Although children B. For children to
C. Children, when D. As children
22. ………. the noise from the construction work, the children couldn’t
concentrate on their lessons.
A. Although B. In spite of
 C. Because D. Because of
23. ……….. he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
A. Despite B. Although
C. Meanwhile D. Nevertheless
24. A number of wildlife reserves have been established ……… endangered
species can have a chance to survive and develop.
A. therefore B. in order to
C. so that D. so as to
25. We will leave for the airport ……… he is ready.
A. as soon as B. during C. until D. while
26. You won't know what to do …….. you listen carefully.
A. and B. if C. or D. unless
28. I knew they were talking about me … they stopped when I entered the
room.
A. because B. so that C. despite D. therefore
29. …… home schooling is very successful, many people still believe in the
benefits of traditional schooling.
A. Even though  B. Despite that   
C. Because   D. In spite of
30.  I will stand here and wait for you ……… you come back.
A. because  B. though  C. so  D. until
31.  I was doing my homework ……… the light went out.
A. after  B. before C. while  D. when
32. When he came to the counter to pay, he found that he had …… cash ……..
his credit card with him.
A. either / or B. neither / nor
C. both / and D. not / neither
33. A good essay must …..contain enough interesting ideas and specific exam
but also have good organization.
A. not only B. as well C. either D. in addition
34. This is one possible solution to the problem ; .............. , there are others.
 A. but B. although C. however D. consequently
36. John was the first person I saw ……… hospital.
A. by leaving B. on leaving C. in leaving D. on to leave
37. He is a very intelligent boy; …………, he sometimes gets bad marks.
A. otherwise B. thus C. so D. however
38. The pool should not be made so deep ……. small children can be safe there.
A. so as to B. though C. if D. so that
39. She asked me ……… I was looking at.
A. if B. what C. when D. why
40. Education in many countries is compulsory ……….. the age of 16.
A. for B. forwards C. until D. when
41. We need to talk more about …….. for the summer vacation before July.
A. why to choose B. when to use
C. how to make D. where to go
42. …….. my mother’s encouragement, I wouldn’t have made such a daring
decision.
A. Until B. In spite C. But for D. Providing
45. ……. the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new
one, they insisted on getting a refund.
A. Despite B. Although C. And D. But
46. The student took that course ______ he could improve his English.
A. in order to B. though C. so that D. unless
47. There was no news about the lost boy, …… we went on hoping.
A. furthermore B. but
C. moreover D. consequently
48. You can use my car ……..you drive carefully.
A. as though B. as long as C. though D. lest
49. We decided to take a late flight …… we could spend more time with our
family.
A. in order B. so as to C. in order to D. so that
50. He hurried ... he wouldn't be late for class.
A. since B. as if C. unless D. so that