ADVERBIAL CLAUSES / CONJUNCTIONS TEST

1. The whole of society may suffer if its government is 5. Wellington’s abandonment of an attempt to make a
attacked; ----, the entire body is harmed if the brain Tory government was not ---- due to threats of civil
is damaged. war ---- to Peel’s refusal to join a Tory government .
A) otherwise C) on the other hand A) so far / as if C) as much / than
B) similarly D) nevertheless B) as / as D) so much / as
E) however E) even / more

2. In recent years the trend in the study of child 6. In the works of many twentieth-century dramatists
development has been an increased emphasis on it is possible to see ---- the individual writer’s ideas
the processes underlying the changes, ---- simple and experience ---- some of the social and political
descriptions of age changes. developments of his period.
A) as if B) just as A) as much / as C) only / such as
C) rather than D) even so B) not only / but also D) more / than
E) such as E) whether / or

3. Poisoning ---- drug overdose is a frequent and still 7. ---- Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, a French painter who
increasing cause of admission to hospital. was happy to design posters and to illustrate books,
A) according to C) on behalf of many modern artists have found it necessary to
B) due to D) in excess of supplement their incomes in various ways.
E) in spite of A) Due to B) Firstly
C) Despite D) In case of
E) Like

4. Dizziness is a distressing symptom in advanced old 8. At room temperature, unsaturated fats, such as
age, and alarms relatives ---- the patient. those found in oil, are usually liquid, ---- saturated
A) no less than C) in accordance with fats, such as those found in butter, are solid.
B) as little as D) consentient on A) whereas B) indeed
E) in case of C) moreover D) whether
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9. Japan, which is the world’s second largest 14. The slavery issue was ---- one reason ---- the
market for mobile phones, plans to limit their northern and southern states fought against each
use ---- growing concern about the impact of other during the US Civil War.
electromagnetic radiation on the brain. A) on the other hand / which
A) in case of B) as a result of B) as such / whereas
C) in spite of D) by means of C) only / why
E) in terms of D) moreover / that
E) thus / in that

10. The bellies of countless African children are 15. The United Nations has, on numerous occasions,
swollen ---- severe malnutrition. tried to assert its authority to mediate a dispute
A) contrary to B) besides between nations, ---- has often been ineffective
C) apart from D) due to ---- the nations involved refused to acknowledge
the right of the United Nations to intervene.
E) regardless of
A) yet / that B) but / because
C) either / or D) therefore / because of
E) however / as far as

11. The effects of hypothermia depend on ---- there is 16. ---- corporations grow in size and diversity,
whole body exposure ---- exposure only of parts. the difficulty of managing employee relations
A) both / and B) whether / or increases.
C) if / but D) so / as A) Lest B) In case
E) even / so C) Whether D) So that
E) As

12. The purpose of this bridge project is ---- to 17. ---- had so many people complained so loudly for
eliminate the cause of such accidents ---- to keep so little cause.
traffic moving at a steady rate. A) Only once C) At the beginning
A) only / but also B) both / and B) For the first time D) Up to this time
C) not only / and D) as much / than E) From the start
E) for / by

13. The term “man-machine system” fell somewhat 18. ---- economic development projects in
into disrepute and was replaced by “person- developing countries are carefully thought out
machine system”---- the need to avoid sexist and implemented, they can actually contribute
language. to ‘environmental deterioration’.
A) contrary to B) despite A) Provided that B) Unless
C) in case of D) in accordance with C) Since D) So long as
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19. Many human characteristics are quantitative 24. There is no reason why man, ---- the other
traits; ----, they represent some measurable animals, should have a monopoly on laughter ----
quantity ---- height. a social tool.
A) for example / just as B) on the other hand / like A) in addition to / so
C) moreover/as D) that is / such as B) compared with / such
E) in other words / as regards C) in opposition to / thus
D) as opposed to / as
E) on account of / just

20. Certain drugs and some molecules found in dust 25. Even in the middle of the last century, education
are ---- small to be antigenic, ---- they do stimulate was the exception ---- the rule.
immune responses. A) according to B) except for
A) both / and B) rather / even C) with regard to D) rather than
C) enough / thus D) neither / nor E) as well as
E) too / yet

21. In vertebrates, the central nervous system (CNS) 26. ---- concentrating on creating training
consists of a brain and a spinal cord, which are opportunities, their government ought to turn its
linked to the body’s muscles and organs ---- the attention to creating more jobs.
peripheral nervous system. A) Far from B) More than
A) with regard to B) instead of C) Instead of D) In accordance with
C) in case of D) by means of E) In case of
E) according to

22. Cellulite forms where the body is least inclined 27. Trade-union membership in Germany, ---- in the
to consume fat deposits, ---- reducing it takes rest of Europe, is shrinking.
persistent good dietary measures. A) so B) whether
A) whereas B) as if C) though D) as
C) so D) whether E) unless
E) even if

23. In the past it was not clear ---- proteins might be 28. ---- the bubonic plague overturned the social
associated with membranes. order in Medieval Europe, ---- AIDS seems likely
A) even if B) how to reshape Africa.
C) in case D) whereby A) Even so / though B) Similarly / even
E) while C) In case / moreover D) Accordingly / as
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29. No pharaoh is more famous than Tutankhamen 34. Questions about global warming are obviously of
but, ---- his fame, very little is actually known concern to the general public, ---- to governments
about him. and their scientific advisors.
A) even if B) In case of A) except B) so as
C) in excess of D) In order to C) on the whole D) as well as
E) despite E) less than

30. ---- some countries possess nuclear weapons 35. The US dollar’s slide may continue, but ----
and others do not, there will be chronic global handled carefully, it might not harm the world
Insecurity. economy.
A) Thanks to B) In case of A) until B) whether
C) So long as D) Just as C) though D) if
E) As if E) whereas

31. Apparently, the firemen are ---- asking for higher 36. The British workforce works longer hours
wages, they are ---- demanding a reduction in than most of its European counterparts, ----
their working hours. productivity is not improved as a result.
A) not only / also B) both / and A) so B) therefore
C) also / but D) even / still C) since D) as
E) neither / nor E) yet

32. They were immensely pleased with their find, 37. ---- jet engines, which are also reaction engines,
----, although the crater’s size is not particularly modern rockets carry their own oxygen supply to
noteworthy, its structure is unique. burn their fuel and do not require any surrounding
A) nevertheless B) but atmosphere.
C) however D) for A) Instead of B) Even
E) unless C) Whereas D) Unlike
E) Whereby

33. Many of the most important developments in 38. Most of us think that random events tend to be
absolute dating ---- World War II have come from equally spread, ---- the contrary seems to be true:
the use of radioactive clock. randomness tends to occur in clusters.
A) since B) during A) as if B) but
C) until D) before C) so D) moreover
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39. Many basic issues, ---- the relationship between 44. Recently, researchers have found that ---- certain
gravity and quantum physics, remain unsolved. genes remain activated long enough, they can
A) except for B) despite dramatically enhance an organism’s health and
C) such as D) in case of extend its life span.
E) instead of A) even if B) while
C) in case D) if
E) although

40. Roentgen, which is the unit of radiation exposure, 45. Tourists gathered to admire the mushroom
is defined ---- the number of ions produced in one clouds during nuclear tests in Nevada between
cubic centimeter of air by the radiation. 1951 and 1963 ---- at the time there was complete
A) in view of B) as well as ignorance of the dangers of radioactive fallout.
C) due to D) in terms of A) since B) so as to
E) on behalf of C) when D) so that
E) unless

41. ---- our bodies are exposed to cold, their first rule 46. A laptop maker recently released a model that
of survival is to maintain the brain and internal lets users change the processor, graphics card
organs at a temperature of 37°C. and other parts by just removing one panel, ----
A) Since B) Although spending hours disassembling the computer.
C) When D) Just as A) due to B) on behalf of
E) Until C) instead of D) with regard to
E) in order to

42. They are installing a great deal of information 47. ---- oral decongestants reduce cold symptoms by
technology, ---- the staff are quite incapable of 20%, nasal sprays can reduce symptoms by as
using it. much as 70%.
A) owing to B) whenever A) While B) Because
C) as if D) even so C) Unless D) As long as
E) even though E) Supposing

43. She can have the job ---- she is willing to work on 48. ---- a new anti-viral drug is developed, scientists
Saturdays. first test it on the hepatitis C virus.
A) apart from B) owing to A) Even if B) Before
C) except D) provided C) Since D) Because
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49. A brain abscess may be fatal ---- it is treated with 54. ---- English contains a vast lexical inheritance
antibiotics. from Latin, Persian has absorbed a great number
A) but B) whereas of Arabic loanwords.
C) just as D) unless A) As long as B) Because
E) in case C) Even if D) Just as
E) Whether

50. Lycopene is an important part of the body’s cell 55. Some 30 women are running in the Kuwaiti
protection system which neutralizes free radicals general election, ---- few, if any, are expected to
and ---- decreases the risk of cardiovascular win.
disease. A) so that B) in that
A) on the contrary B) on the way C) whether D) because
C) as well D) yet E) although
E) in this way

51. Toxic amblyopic, usually involving only one eye, 56. Fish often spend much of their time in the deep,
is a condition ---- retrobulbar neuritis, which cool waters of a lake ---- oxygen levels there
usually affects both eyes. become depleted by decomposers.
A) the same as B) similar to A) as if B) just as
C) as regards D) according to C) now that D) unless
E) as well as E) so as

52. Perfectionism constricts people just when the 57. In 2002, ---- Australia’s Great Barrier Reef was hit
fast-moving world requires more flexibility, and hard by unseasonable warming, 95 per cent of its
----, it turns them into success slaves. coral was adversely affected.
A) consequently B) nevertheless A) so that B) if
C) still D) however C) when D) so long as
E) contrarily E) in case

53. ---- Americans are generally marrying less, they 58. ---- a violent storm is over, it leaves a cooler ocean
still marry, divorce and especially remarry at behind, lowering the likelihood that more storms
rates higher than in most other countries. will flare up, at least not immediately.
A) As B) When A) Once B) Even so
C) Since D) Just as C) Even if D) Since
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59. Humans, like all warm-blooded animals, can 63. In veterinary medicine, federal governments and
keep their core body temperatures pretty much professional associations keep data on animal
constant ---- differences in the temperature in the euthanasia and, ---- the research results obtained
world around them. so far, have developed guidelines and procedures.
A) as of B) regardless of A) in the hope of B) as of
C) instead of D) in terms of C) in case of D) in accordance with
E) because of E) on behalf of

60. ---- physical activity can enhance physical 64. During the second half of the 20th century,
functioning, reduce anxiety, stress, and the fracture rates among high-risk European
depression, it also poses some hazards to one’s populations grew higher, ---- this increase was
physical and psychological health. modest compared with that of the urbanized
A) Although B) Since populations in Southern Asia.
C) Whether D) In case A) in case B) because
E) Unless C) unless D) but
E) now that

61. ---- surgeons in France had performed the 65. Citizens of countries that are members of the EU,
first partial face transplant late in November, as well as citizens from the US, Canada, Australia
psychologists began to question whether the and New Zealand, do not need a visa to visit
patient was mentally stable enough to handle the Germany ---- their stay does not exceed three
stressful, high-risk procedure. months.

A) Suppose that B) So long as A) whereas B) as if

C) As soon as D) Because C) so long as D) whether

E) If E) so that

62. ---- people have been diagnosed with 66. Every Turkish citizen over the age of 25 is eligible
cardiovascular disease (CVD), they typically enter to be a deputy in Parliament ---- he or she has
a cardiac rehabilitation programme to change completed primary education and has not been
their lifestyle and thereby avoid subsequent CVD. convicted of a serious crime.
A) Whereas B) After A) with the idea that
C) While D) Even though B) from the point of view that
E) As if C) despite the fact that
D) by the fact that
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67. The existence of galaxies was not recognized 72. All efforts by the Chinese government to
until the early 20th century, ---- since then eliminate the most widespread parasitic infection
galaxies have become one of the focal points of in the country failed, ---- a new drug arrived in
astronomical investigation. the 1980s that was said to be highly effective in
A) even B) because controlling the disease.
C) but D) if A) just as B) so that
E) whether C) in case D) even after
E) whereby

68. A gemstone used in the making of jewellery must 73. After Hurricane Katrina hit the US city of New
be durable, ---- it cannot withstand the process of Orleans in 2005 and left it without electricity for
being handled or shaped. many weeks, mold and spores easily grew in the
still-habitable houses, ---- respiratory and skin
A) thus B) even if
problems are still widespread.
C) although D) or else
A) because B) so
E) while
C) although D) yet
E) whenever

69. ---- it has a great potential for creating new 74. It is assumed ---- an educational programme
organisms, experimental recombination of genes should emphasize the valid aspects of the cultural
is viewed by some scientists as dangerous and and historical past.
unethical. A) whereby B) since
A) As long as B) Unless C) as D) that
C) Just as D) Before E) in case
E) Because

70. ---- does geology provide a better understanding 75. The most rewarding aspect of taking photographs
of the Earth’s evolution and its present features, is to be able to immortalize on your film people’s
but it also serves society in a variety of practical hearts, smiles, and soul ---- you can always feel
ways. like you are a part of their world.

A) Either B) So A) while B) as though

C) Not only D) So long as C) so that D) whereas

E) Not once E) whenever

71. ---- the so-called swine flu turns out to be less 76. Painters ---- diverse ---- Goya, Manet, and Picasso
frightening than first feared, it is only a matter of were inspired by Titian and other Renaissance
time before a deadlier one comes along. painters.

A) Unless B) Even if A) as / as B) both / and

C) Whether D) While C) not only / but also D) so / that

E) When E) such / as

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77. It is generally thought that animals love us ---- 82. A survey of 1,449 Finns found that married people
who or what we are. and people living with a partner were 50% less
A) so long as B) no matter likely to develop dementia in later life, ---- single
C) provided that D) because of or divorced people had three times the risk.
E) for the sake of A) instead B) otherwise
C) even if D) since
E) whereas

78. In less-developed parts of the world, there are 83. ---- certain lifestyle changes can result in weight
few modern urban water networks,----- the loss for some, many obese patients need more
people living in these areas do not have access to efficacious interventions for weight reduction.
safe drinking water. A) Because B) Although
A) so B) even if C) When D) If
C) because D) while E) As long as
E) though

79. Every year, more than 15,000 scuba dives are 84. ---- doctors advise their patients to eat well and
performed off the coral reefs of Cayman Islands, exercise for their health, they should be telling
---- these sites can actually support only 5,000 them to sleep well.
dives per year without any damage to the reefs. A) Even B) Because
A) since B) but C) Just as D) Although
C) if D) just as E) As if
E) in case

80. What you say about the problem may be true in 85. ---- are moods more under the spotlight than in
theory, ---- in practice it does not contribute to our most intimate relationships.
the solution of the problem. A) No sooner B) Neither
A) when B) so that C) Not only D) Not once
C) although D) for E) Nowhere
E) because

81. Thanks to a newly developed battery-charging 86. ---- everyone appears to dislike a person who is
device called “the Chargepod,” we will no longer known as a “gossip,” it is an exceedingly unusual
have to use different chargers ---- recharge individual who doesn’t enjoy a bit of gossip.
different mobile gadgets, like cell phones and A) If B) Unless
iPods.
C) Although D) Whenever
A) with reference to B) due to
E) Once
C) in order to D) with regard to
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87. ---- influencing how we think, digital technology 92. A mixture is a material ---- can be separated by
is altering how we feel and how we behave. physical means into two or more substances.
A) Despite B) Besides A) whereas B) whereby
C) Whereas D) As if C) whether D) that
E) Owing to E) as

88. ---- scientists can tell, our prehistoric ancestors 93. In immunodeficiency disorders, the immune
lived in relatively small groups where they knew system doesn’t function adequately, ---- infections
everyone else in the group. are more common, recur more frequently and
A) Despite the fact that B) Apart from last longer than usual.
C) As far as D) As much as A) so B) but
E) Unlike C) even if D) although
E) as if

89. ---- being a personal relationship between 94. People cannot minimize the consequences of
two people, marriage is one of society’s most heart failure ----- they introduce changes in their
important and basic institutions. lives and strictly obey the instructions given by
A) Instead of B) In addition to the doctor.
C) Because of D) In opposition to A) but B) if
E) In case of C) whereas D) unless
E) whether

90. ---- the source of energy for nuclear power plants 95. ---- sterilization creates a pathogen-free
and weapons can be the same, a typical nuclear environment, 5 to 10 per cent of patients still
power plant does not contain enough fissionable contract an infection during their stay at hospital.
material in high enough concentration to produce A) Once B) Since
a nuclear explosion. C) As long as D) When
A) Although B) When E) Although
C) If D) Just as
E) In case

91. Enormous underground beds of sodium and 96. An increasing number of young adults in India
potassium compounds formed ---- lakes and seas wish to have more choice in the selection of their
became isolated by geological events. future wives or husbands ---- they still let their
A) as long as B) so that parents arrange their marriages.
C) even if D) unless A) because B) although
E) when C) unless D) until
E) as if

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