YDS Conjunctions/Transitions 3

1.

He was tired of commuting such a long way to work, .......... he was quite excited when a local company offered him a job.

A) so

B) as

C) still

D) for

E) though

2.

We cannot move back into our office .......... the workmen have cleared up.

A) until

B) while

C) when

D) by the time

E) as long as

3.

When deep-sea diving, you must pay attention to the time, ........ staying under water too long may result in serious illness.

A) so

B) but

C) for

D) whereas

E) whenever

4.

She has been looking much more enthusiastic about the future .......... she accepted her new job.

A) since

B) when

C) until

D) by the time

E) before

5.

We are going to set out at dawn tomorrow, .......... we have loaded up the car tonight.

A) for

B) so

C) because

D) as

E) when

6.

......... your mother comes to visit, we must remember to give her the things your sister left for her.

A) By the time

B) No matter

C) However

D) When

E) Whereas

7.

We had to move offices temporarily .......... a new carpet was being fitted in ours.

A) during

B) until

C) while

D) much as

E) wherever

8.

The traffic into town usually gets a bit lighter .......... the schools have closed for the summer.

A) in case

B) although

C) once

D) while

E) so that

9.

......... the facts that the cafe is close to the university and offers reasonably priced meals, it is very popular with students.

A) As long as

B) On account

C) Owing to

D) Because

E) Whereas

10.

......... the authorities try, they don't seem to be able to reduce the crime rate.

A) No matter

B) No sooner

C) Whoever

D) Whatever

E) By the time

11.

It was clear that.......... how much he protested, his father was not going to change his mind.

A) whenever

B) although

C) whatever

D) whereas

E) no matter

12.

There are a lot of jellyfish in the water around here; ........... they are a harmless variety.

A) no matter

B) consequently

C) much as

D) however

E) besides

13.

......... it was extremely windy, we managed to have a good game of beach volleyball.

A) For fear that

B) However

C) In spite of

D) No mailer

E) Even though

14.

......... 'Internet Cafes', students who can't afford computers have access to the Internet and to e-mail.

A) Whoever

B) Owing to

C) Wherever

D) Whereas

E) In order that

15.

......... the renovation of their football stadium, the team will be using another team's ground next season.

A) Due to

B) Whereas

C) However

D) While

E) Because

16.

Playing games in the back, the children didn't get bored ......... we drove to the resort.

A) by the time

B) since

C) during

D) for

E) as

17.

The residents received some warning of the tornado; ......... several people were injured.

A) otherwise

B) nonetheless

C) despite

D) even though

E) thus

18.

Black bears don't usually attack humans. .......... they normally run away from us.

A) On the other hand

B) Furthermore

C) On the contrary

D) Consequently

E) Nevertheless

19.

.......... vast distances and great difficulties in transportation, there was a remarkable amount of trade in the ancient world.

A) In spite of

B) As a consequence of

C) Even though

D) While

E) Whenever

20.

Please answer the telephone for the next hour .......... the receptionist has gone to the dentist.

A) until

B) therefore

C) as

D) so

E) while

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