REVISION 9
Mr. Anh
TEST ON CONJUNCTIONS
1. I can’t sleep __________ the hot weather.
A. although B. since C. because D. because of
2. He retired last month _____________ his illness.
A. although B. since C. because D. because of
3. They stayed at home ____________ it rained.
A. although B. since C. because D. because of
4. The boy was punished ___________ his bad behavior.
A. because of B. since C. because D. despite
5. She went to bed early ____________ she felt tired.
A. because of B. because C. since D. despite
6. We couldn’t sleep last night_________the noise next door.
A. although B. since C. because D. because of
7. I did it_________they asked me to.
A. so B. because C. because of D. the reason
8. Daisy was late_________her car was broken down.
A. because B. because of C. if D. whether
9. _________he can’t afford a car, he goes to work by bicycle.
A. because B. as C. since D. all are correct
10. They were sacked_________their carelessness.
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
11. The boys were punished_________they went to school late.
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
12. The mother got angry because_________.
A. her son’s bad behaviour B. her son will behave badly
C. her son behaved badly D. her son bad behaing
13. He lost his job_________his laziness.
A. because B. because of C. if D. although
14. He walked slowly ________ his hurt leg
A. because B. because of C. if D. although
15. We didn’t go out __________ it rained heavily.
A. because B. because of C. if D. although
16. Julie failed the exam _______________ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
17. She walked home by herself _______________ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. if B. though C. because D. which
18. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
19. She left him ______ she still loved him.
A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
20. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. as
21. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
22. _______________, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
23. She left him _______________ still loving him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite D. despite
24. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
25. _______________ they are twin brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of
26. _____________ it was cold, I went out.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
27. _____________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of
28. We took many pictures _____________ the cloudy sky.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
29. _____________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children.
A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of
30. She went home early _____________ she didn’t feel well.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
GOOD LUCK!