1. _____ his illness, he attended the meeting.
- A) Despite
- B) Because of
- C) Due to
- D) Owing to
2. They have been living in this city _____ 2010.
- A) since
- B) for
- C) in
- D) at
3. Homework _____ before the deadline.
- A) must be submitted
- B) must submit
- C) must have submitted
- D) must submitting
4. She spoke _____ quietly that nobody could hear her.
- A) so
- B) such
- C) too
- D) very
5. _____ the facts, the jury reached a verdict.
- A) Considering
- B) Considered
- C) To consider
- D) Having considered
6. _____ the weather was bad, we decided to go for a walk.
- A) Although
- B) Because
- C) Since
- D) Unless
7. I would rather _____ home than go out.
- A) stay
- B) staying
- C) to stay
- D) stayed
8. She asked me where I _____ the previous day.
- A) had been
- B) have been
- C) was
- D) am
9. Would you mind _____ the window?
- A) opening
- B) to open
- C) open
- D) opened
10. _____ the party was over, we went home.
- A) After
- B) Before
- C) Until
- D) While
11. This is the house _____ I was born.
- A) where
- B) which
- C) that
- D) what
12. _____ he was tired, he kept working.
- A) Although
- B) Because
- C) Since
- D) As
13. She never fails _____ her parents every week.
- A) to call
- B) calling
- C) call
- D) called
14. We had better _____ now before it gets dark.
- A) leave
- B) to leave
- C) leaving
- D) left
15. I prefer coffee _____ tea.
- A) to
- B) from
- C) than
- D) over
16. She is looking forward _____ from you.
- A) to hearing
- B) hearing
- C) to hear
- D) hear
17. The reason _____ she resigned is still unknown.
- A) why
- B) which
- C) that
- D) what
18. The documents _____ yet.
- A) haven't been signed
- B) haven't signed
- C) didn't sign
- D) weren't signing
19. The book _____ is on the table belongs to me.
- A) which
- B) who
- C) whom
- D) what
20. The doctor advised him _____ smoking.
- A) to quit
- B) quitting
- C) quit
- D) having quit
21. The witness insisted that she _____ the truth.
- A) was telling
- B) tells
- C) told
- D) has told
22. If he _____ earlier, he wouldn't have missed the train.
- A) had left
- B) left
- C) leaves
- D) would leave
23. _____ you do, don't forget to lock the door.
- A) Whatever
- B) However
- C) Whenever
- D) Wherever
24. _____ of the two answers is correct.
- A) Neither
- B) None
- C) Either
- D) Both
25. The more you practice, _____ you become.
- A) the better
- B) better
- C) best
- D) the best
26. The longer you wait, _____ difficult it becomes.
- A) the more
- B) more
- C) most
- D) the most
27. Not only _____ the exam, but he also got the highest score.
- A) did he pass
- B) he passed
- C) he did pass
- D) passed he
28. He behaves _____ he were the boss.
- A) as if
- B) because
- C) since
- D) although
29. _____ the opportunity, I would travel around the world.
- A) Given
- B) Giving
- C) To give
- D) Having given
30. _____ the end of the course, students must submit a project.
