Conjunctions Exercises - Test 78

Test 1 of 20 in C1 · #78 of 97 overall · 20 exercises

1. 1

   Identify the conjunction that best fits the sentence:

   Not only did the team secure the contract, __________ they also negotiated better terms than expected.

   Hint
   aso that bfor cand dbut also

2. 2

   Choose the conjunction that fits best:

   The event will proceed as planned, ___ there is a sudden change in the weather forecast.

   Hint
   abecause bwhereas calthough dunless

3. 3

   Select the conjunction to combine the sentences into a single, cohesive one:

   Maria accepted the demanding position. She had misgivings about the company's ethics.

   Hint
   ainsofar as bjust as cso long as deven though

4. 4

   Identify the conjunction that makes the sentence logical:

   The company will implement remote work policies ___ they ensure productivity levels remain consistent.

   Hint
   aalbeit bprovided that ceven if dwhile

5. 5

   Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:

   The professor postponed the lecture ___ the majority of students had requested an extension for their assignments.

   Hint
   asince bwhile cunless deven if

6. 6

   Choose the conjunction that fits the sentence logically:

   He remained optimistic about the outcome, ___ the odds were clearly not in his favor.

   Hint
   aprovided that bunless calthough dsince

7. 7

   Select the conjunction that fits logically and grammatically into the sentence:

   She worked tirelessly on the presentation, __________ her colleagues failed to recognize her contributions during the meeting.

   Hint
   aeven though bin case cas long as dso that

8. 8

   Identify the conjunction best suited to link the clauses:

   Considerable investment is required, _______ substantial long-term benefits cannot be guaranteed in such a volatile market.

   Hint
   ain that byet cinsofar as dunless

9. 9

   Choose the most fitting conjunction:

   Her memoir is at once deeply personal ______ universally resonant, which accounts for its broad acclaim.

   Hint
   aand bwhereas cnor dyet

10. 10

    Choose the conjunction that best describes the sequence of events:

    She had barely finished writing the email _______ her phone rang with a response from the recipient.

    Hint
    awhen bunless cas soon as dafter

11. 11

    Which conjunction best adds information to the sentence?

    The report not only highlighted the challenges faced by the company, _______ also suggested potential solutions to address them.

    Hint
    aor band cbut dwhereas

12. 12

    Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:

    She accepted the challenging position, ___ it offered her an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

    Hint
    awhereas bunless cbecause dalbeit

13. 13

    Choose the conjunction that best explains the purpose in the sentence:

    The professor provided additional resources __________ her students could fully grasp the complexities of the topic.

    Hint
    aunless bbecause calthough dso that

14. 14

    Select the best option to complete the sentence naturally:

    Neither the committee members ______ the stakeholders were willing to compromise on the core principles, which prolonged negotiations significantly.

    Hint
    anor bso cand dor

15. 15

    Which sentence most accurately uses a correlative conjunction to indicate proportionality?

    Hint
    aThe more stakeholders we consult and the more comprehensive the project outcome becomes. bThe more stakeholders we consult, but the more comprehensive the project outcome becomes. cThe more stakeholders we consult, yet the more comprehensive the project outcome becomes. dThe more stakeholders we consult, the more comprehensive the project outcome becomes.

16. 16

    Which of the following best demonstrates a compound sentence skillfully integrating 'for' as a formal conjunction meaning 'because'?

    Hint
    aHe abandoned the negotiations, and for the opposing party, showing no willingness to compromise. bHe abandoned the negotiations, for the opposing party showed no willingness to compromise. cHe abandoned the negotiations, so the party opposing showed no willingness to compromise. dFor to abandon the negotiations meant the party showed no willingness to compromise.

17. 17

    Select the sentence where the conjunction fits both the meaning and structure most naturally:

    Hint
    aThe project required not only strategic investment, yet unprecedented collaboration. bBoth thorough research as well comprehensive stakeholder consultation are needed. cWe must innovate, otherwise we are likely to fall behind our competitors. dHe attended the seminar nor contributed during the panel discussion.

18. 18

    Which sentence employs the most precise conjunction to express the relationship between the two clauses?

    Hint
    aThe research was groundbreaking, yet surprisingly, it failed to attract significant funding. bThe research was groundbreaking, because surprisingly, it failed to attract significant funding. cThe research was groundbreaking, whereas surprisingly, it failed to attract significant funding. dThe research was groundbreaking, since surprisingly, it failed to attract significant funding.

19. 19

    Choose the option that best demonstrates proper use of correlatives in a nuanced academic context:

    Hint
    aEither she completes her thesis or her scholarship will be renewed. bWhether she completes her thesis or not, her scholarship will be renewed. cEither she completes her thesis either or her scholarship will be renewed. dNeither she completes her thesis, nor her scholarship will be renewed.

20. 20

    In which sentence is the conjunction misused?

    Hint
    aHe kept all the receipts, whereas he failed to file the appropriate forms on time. bShould the circumstances change, we would therefore suspend the project. cProvided that each member agrees, the charter will be amended accordingly. dShe chose to withdraw, lest her involvement be misconstrued as partiality.

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