1 ........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.
A Even though
B Even if
C Even when
even though
100
1 ........ to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters.
A Furthermore
B In addition
C As well as
In addition
100
Motorists should find an alternative route ................. an accident on the M25 outside Heathrow Airport
A because
B so that
C due to
due to
100
1 ........ I didn't really enjoy the course, but after a while I really started to enjoy it.
A In the beginning
B At the beginning
In the beginning
100
Even so,/Even if/Though the human race faces problems, there are always opportunities to use them for further development.
Even if
200
2 I'll never forget you, ........ I live to be 100.
A even if
B even though
C even when
even if
200
2 We have decorated all the rooms in the flat ........ tidying up the garden.
A as well as
B furthermore
C in addition
as well as
200
I'm going to evening classes ................. improve my Spanish
A in order to
B so that
C since I
in order to
200
2 ........ of the film the main character arrives in town looking for somewhere to stay.
A In the beginning
B At the beginning
at the beginning
200
I dislike the idea of computers controlling systems like transport. Nevertheless/Furthermore/Besides they perform a vital function.
Nevertheless
300
3 We decided to go to Italy for our holiday, ........ it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.
A despite
B despite the fact that
C in spite of
despite the fact that
300
3 The Government have banned the sale of the product. ........, they have threatened the company with legal action.
A As well as
B Furthermore
C Besides
Furthermore
300
............... fact that the captain has a bad injury, he won't be playing in the match today
A Because of
B Due to the
C In
Due to the
300
3 We waited ages for a bus. ........ we gave up and decided to walk home.
A Eventually
B At last
Eventually
300
Immigration is frequently seen as a negative issue, yet/consequently/so, it is vital for most modern economies.
yet
400
4 She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.
A in spite of
B despite the fact
C despite that
in spite of
400
4 ........ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations.
A In addition
B Besides
C Moreover
Besides
400
.................. be nearer to home he changed jobs and accepted a lower salary
A In order to
B Since
C Due to the fact that
In order to
400
4 The audience waited patiently for the delayed performance to start. ............ the curtain rose.
A Lastly
B At last
At last
400
Despite the fact that/In spite of that/However,
there are constant public campaigns to help prevent pollution, the public continue to ignore the warnings.
Despite the fact that
500
5 I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.
A Although
B However
C Yet
However
500
5 Studying a second language can help you in your career. ........, it will also enable you to meet new people.
A Moreover
B Anyway
C As well
Moreover
500
The shops were all closed ...................... the violent protests that had happened the day before
A due to the fact that
B because
C as a result of
as a result of
500
5 I waited for you ........ 10.00. After that I finally decided you weren't coming and so I went home.
A before
B until
until
500
People tend to be pessimistic about their present circumstances. But / However, / Although
I think the human race is eternally optimistic; otherwise, how would we survive?