1. She was tired, _____ she continued 11.

They wanted to leave early _____ the

working. heavy rain stopped them.
A. because A. but
B. but B. so
C. so C. because
2. I will call you _____ I arrive at the 12. I would travel more _____ I had more
airport. money.
A. although A. if
B. if B. although
C. when C. because
3. He didn’t come to the meeting _____ 13. She didn't answer the phone _____
he was sick. she was busy.
A. because A. although
B. although B. because
C. but C. but
4. I studied hard, _____ I failed the test. 14. The movie was interesting, _____ it
A. so was too long.
B. yet A. so
C. and B. but
5. We can go to the beach _____ we can C. or
stay home and watch a movie. 15. He was late _____ he missed the bus.
A. and A. because
B. or B. although
C. but C. but
6. _____ he is rich, he is very humble. 16. Either you apologize _____ you leave.
A. Although A. or
B. Because B. and
C. If C. but
7. I don't know _____ she will attend the 17. _____ she was tired, she finished her
party or not. homework.
A. whether A. Even though
B. if B. Because
C. when C. Since
8. Not only did he finish the project, 18. She wanted to go hiking, _____ it
_____ he also presented it well. started raining heavily.
A. but A. and
B. and B. but
C. so C. or
9. He plays not only the guitar _____ 19. You must finish your homework
also the piano. now, _____ you will not be
A. and allowed to go out.
B. but A. or
C. but also
B. yet
C. and
10. I will wait here _____ you return.
20. I don't like broccoli, _____ do I
A. until
enjoy spinach.
B. although
A. and
C. because
 B. nor 29. ______ the bad weather, the flight
C. but was not delayed.
21. He studied hard for the exam, A. Because of
_____ he still failed. B. In spite of
A. yet C. Although
B. and D. Though
C. or 30. ______ she studied hard, she didn’t
22. She was very tired, _____ she pass the exam.
managed to finish her assignment A. Despite
on time. B. Because
A. for
C. Even though
B. so
D. As
C. yet
23. _____ he was sick, he still attended 31. ______ his injury, the player
the class. continued the match.
A. Even though A. Despite
B. Because B. Though
C. If C. Although
D. Even though
24. Many workers lost their jobs _____ 32. ______ I had no money, I bought the
the global financial crisis. book.
A. because A. Even though
B. because of B. Despite
C. although C. Because
D. While D. In spite
25. _____ did she win the race, _____ she 33. In spite of ______ tired, he kept
broke the record. working.
A. Not only...but also A. be
B. Either...or B. being
C. Both...and C. is
D. Although...yet D. Was
26. ______ it was raining heavily, she 34. They kept playing ______ it started to
walked to school. rain.
A. Despite A. despite
B. Because B. because
C. Although C. though
D. In spite D. in spite
27. ______ being tired, he finished his 35. ______ he’s rich, he drives an old car.
homework. A. Though
A. Although B. In spite
B. Even though C. Because
C. Because D. While
D. In spite of 36. ___ hundreds of teenagers have been
28. I went to the concert ______ the arrested for possessing and
ticket was expensive. consuming narcotics, the police do
A. in spite of not figure out the main supplier yet.
B. although A. Although
C. because B. However
D. despite
 C. In spite of
D. Since
37. X: How was the interview?
Y: It made me tense and nervous ___ I
believed I will be accepted.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
38. X: Why didn’t you wash your car at
car-wash service?’
Y: Due to the crisis, all fares are killing
me. Washing the car there is ______
expensive that I can't afford it.'
A. such
B. very
C. so
D. such an
39. ___ Prabu rarely does his vocal
rehearsal, he is always one of the best
singers in any singing contest.
A. Whenever
B. Since
C. Because
D. Although
40. Some studies suggest that coffee is a
heaIthy food with its abundance of
antioxidants, ___ other studies
highlight the negative side effect of
caffeine on our bodies.
A. when
B. because
C. while
D. whether