YDS Conjunctions/Transitions 1

1.

She had .......... placed the plate of cakes on the table .......... the children gave her the empty plate and requested some more.

A) not only/but also

B) neither/nor

C) hardly/when

D) the moment/while

E) yet/still

2.

We had better take a spare blanket with us .......... it gets cooler than we expect in the mountains.

A) even though

B) so that

C) in case

D) if only

E) thus

3.

.......... I dislike sentimental films, sometimes, when I'm not feeling very energetic, I can curl up on the sofa and watch one.

A) However

B) The moment

C) Despite

D) Much as

E) As soon as

4.

......... her illness leaving her very weak at times, she tries to derive pleasure from life.

A) Instead of

B) However

C) Although

D) Despite

E) Whereas

5.

He is not leaving the company because he is unhappy there; ........... he has enjoyed working there, but he has other reasons.

A) however

B) nonetheless

C) on the other hand

D) as a result

E) on the contrary

6.

......... they played better than they have so far in the cup, they lost the match.

A) However

B) In contrast

C) Although

D) No sooner

E) Despite

7.

......... how many windows I open, I can't get any air movement in the house.

A) No matter

B) However

C) Whereas

D) Although

E) Even if

8.

She is fed up with sharing a house with others; ........... she is looking for her own flat.

A) therefore

B) although

C) nevertheless

D) moreover

E) however

9.

his diet and exercise plan is .......... costly .......... painful, so anyone with a little willpower can follow it with ease.

A) not only/but also

B) no matter/how

C) whether/or

D) neither/nor

E) so much/that

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