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Basis No 36
SHOWING
RELATIONSHIPS
BETWEEN IDEAS
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Exercise 1
1. _______ Paul bring the money for our lunch, we'll go right down to the cafeteria.
a. Since b. As soon as c. Now that d. Until
2. My mouth is burning! This is_______ spicy food that I don't think I can finish it.
a. such b. so c. very d. too
3. Both my books _______ from my room last night.
a. were stolen and my wallet b. and my wallet were stolen
c. and my wallet was stolen d. were and my wallet was stolen
4. When______ a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and
abbreviations it contains.
a. having used b. use c. to use d. using
5. Bats are fascinating_______ have many interesting and amazing qualities.
a. animals. Therefore, they b. animals, they
c. animals. They d. animal. Because they
6. While_____ to help Tim with his math, I got impatient because he wouldn't pay
attention to what I was saying.
a. I am trying b. having tried c. I try d. trying
7. _______ extremely bad weather in the moutains, we're no longer considering our skiing
trip.
a. Due to b. Because c. Since d. Due to the fact that
8. Emily is motivated to study____ she knows that a good education can improve her life.
a. therefore b. because of c. because d. so
9. Sonia broke her leg in two place ______, she had to wear a cast and use crutches for
three months.

Exercise 2
1. Some people are tall, whereas others are________
a. intelligent b. thin c. short d. large
2. A box is square, whereas_______
a. a rectangle has four sides b. my village has a town square in the centre
c. we use envelopes for letters d. a circle is round
3. While some parts of the world get an abundance of rain, others________
a. are warm and humid b. are cold and wet
c. get little or none d. get a lot
4. In some nations coffee in the favourite beverage, while_________
a. I like tea b. in has caffeine c. in others it is tea d. tea has caffeine too
5. Some people like cream and sugar in their coffee, while_______
a. others drink hot coffee b. others like it black
c. milk is good in coffee, too d. sugar can cause cavities
6. Jack is an interesting storyteller and conversationalist. His brother, on the other hand,
________
a. is a newspaper reporter
b. bores other people by talking about himself
c. has four children
d. knows a lot of stories, too
7. I can't ride my bicycle ______ there isn't any air in one of the tires.
a. despite b. because c. although d. but
8. I got to class on time_______ I had missed by bus.
a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite
9. Brian used to bean active person, but now he has to limit his activities_______ problem
with his health.
a. nevertheless b. because of c. although d. in spite of
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10. It should be easy for Bod to find more time to spend with his children_______ he no

20. I was cold and wet________ Bob put on is swimming suit and went to the beach.
a. Therefore b. Despite c. Although d. Nevertheless
Exercises 3
1. The sky was gray and cloudy________, we went to the beach.
a. Consequently b. Nevertheless c. Even though d. In spite of
2. I turned on the fan_______ the room was hot.
a. due to b. despite c. even though d. because
3. Sam and I will meet you at the restaurant tonight________ we can find a babysitter.
a. although b. unless c. otherwise d. only if
4. Carol showed up for the meeting______ I asked her not to be there.
a. even though b. despite c. provided that d. because
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5. You must lend me the money for the trip________, I won't be able to go.
a. Consequently b. Nevertheless c. Otherwise d. Although
6. The road will remain safe_______ the flood washes out the bridge.
a. as long as b. unless c. providing that d. since
7. The roles of men and women were not the same ancient Greece. For example, men were
both participants and spectators in the ancient Olympics. Women ________, were
forbidden to attend or particpate.
a. nevertheless b. on the other hand c. therefore d. otherwise
8. The window were all left open_____, the room was a real mess after the windstorm.
a. Nevertheless b. However c. Consequently d. Otherwise
9. ______ I can't make the presentation myself, I've asked my assistant to be prepared to
do it for me.
a. For b. In the event that c. Only if d. On the other hand
10. It looks like they're going to succeed_______ their present difficulties.
a. despite b. because of c. even though d. yet
11. ________ Marge is an honest person, I still wonder whether she's telling the truth about
the incident.

3. _________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.
a. Because of b. In spite of c. In case of d. In addition to
4. It is still a good idea to know how to type, ________ the many technological advances
in typewriters and word processors, a skilled operator remains indispensable.
a. Because of b. In spite of c. In case of d. In addition to
5. Even though a duck may live on water, it stays dry__________ the oil on its feathers.
The oil prevents the water from soaking through the feathers and reaching its skin.
a. due to b. besides c. in spite of d. in event of
6. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in
his job______ he improves his language skills.
a. otherwise b. if c. only if d. unless
7. _______ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
a. Unless b. Even though c. Even d. Only if
8. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen_______, it will stop burning
a. Consequently b. Furthermore c. Otherwise d. However
9. I studied Spanish for your years in high school _____, I had trouble taking with people
when I was traveling in Spain.
a. Therefore b. On the other hand c. Moreover d. Nevertheless
10. I'm sorry you've decided not to go with us on the river trip, but _______ you change
your mind, there will still be enough room on the boat for you.
a. even b. nevertheless c. in the even that d. provided that
11. I like to keep the windows open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, _______
prefers a warm bedroom with all windows tightly shut.
a. nevertheless b. consequently c. on the other hand d. moreover
12. Some fish can survive only in salt water, ______ other species can live only in fresh
water.
a. whereas b. unless c. if d. since
13. ______ Jason became famous, he has ignored his old friends. He shouldn't do that.
a. if b. Ever since c. Even though d. Due to
14. We're going to lose this game________ the team doesn't start playing better soon.

11c 12a 13b 14a 15c 16d 17b 18b 19a 20b
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