This third gap fill test contains 25 multiple choice questions on the topics of adverbial clauses, conjunctions, inversions (inverted structures) of English grammar. Both English learners and ESL teachers can use this online exercise as a revision to check the knowledge of English adverbial clauses, conjunctions, inversion (inverted structures).
Adverbial Clauses, Conjunctions, Inversion Advanced Level Test 3
Question 1 |
In the original Greek sense, “Clime” was a concept used to divide the world into climatic zones sharing similar climatic attributes _____ temperature, length of the solar day (sunlight), and in particular latitudinal distance from the equator.
A | such as |
B | either |
C | too |
D | neither |
E | as well |
Question 2 |
______ the Turks regard the Osmanlis, or Ottomans as their ancestors, they are a highly composite ethnic mixture.
A | When |
B | Although |
C | Despite |
D | However |
E | As |
Question 3 |
People are realizing there are different varieties of citrus _____ lemons and limes.
A | moreover |
B | in addition |
C | also |
D | besides |
E | further |
Question 4 |
Experts estimate that 20 million Americans have mild symptoms _____ for 6 million women and 3 million men, the symptoms are moderate to severe.
A | despite the fact that |
B | because |
C | although |
D | while |
E | due to the fact that |
Question 5 |
The design hotel simply proved that good architecture isn’t _____ a demand ____ a requirement.
A | whether / or |
B | either / than |
C | neither / nor |
D | more / than |
E | just / but |
Question 6 |
A working group will outline the effects of the changes on humans, showing the effects of increases in temperature and humidity on malaria _____ the impact of heatwaves on crop losses.
A | as well as |
B | in addition |
C | moreover |
D | more than |
E | so |
Question 7 |
UNICEF said today that _____ torrential rains in April, tens of thousands of pastoralist children still face death in one of the world’s most inhospitable regions.
A | although |
B | however |
C | whereas |
D | instead of |
E | despite |
Question 8 |
First examples of illustrated text came much later _____ because paper had only been recently introduced to the area, _____ because paper deteriorates so much more quickly than other products.
A | both / and |
B | yet /still |
C | either / or |
D | the moment / while |
E | not only / but also |
Question 9 |
Jewellery was important in _____ settled _____ nomadic societies and was worn for festive occasions and for displaying wealth.
A | just as / when |
B | whether / or |
C | either / or |
D | neither / nor |
E | both / and |
Question 10 |
Science fiction is usually just an element of the story and the background _____ the play would deal with issues of society.
A | much as |
B | during |
C | until |
D | whilst |
E | although |
Question 11 |
In our multi-medial world with a lot more fiction available than in the past, the influence _____ the origin of single ideas are not so easy to trace.
A | as well as |
B | in addition |
C | beside |
D | what's more |
E | furthermore |
Question 12 |
Extraterrestrials are not _____ an object science would have to deal with, _____ they constitute a very strong story element for any kind of fiction as well.
A | just / but |
B | both / and |
C | so / that |
D | no sooner / than |
E | neither / nor |
Question 13 |
Throughout history, there have been some books which had an extraordinary influence, _____ this was nothing compared to the influence the new media would have.
A | otherwise |
B | because |
C | yet |
D | in spite of |
E | on the one hand |
Question 14 |
_____ a long and controversial history, psychosurgery has persisted as a modern treatment option for some medically intractable psychiatric disorders.
A | Although |
B | Yet |
C | Despite |
D | While |
E | In spite of the fact that |
Question 15 |
The bishop, who stated that he intends to amend the Easter message to German churches _____ include the delegation's political impressions from their visit to the territories, has finally set out.
A | even though |
B | how |
C | no matter |
D | in order that |
E | so as to |
Question 16 |
_____ cloudy conditions over much of Europe, a variety of webcasts carried the weather event lives.
A | Whereas |
B | Despite |
C | Although |
D | However |
E | Instead of |
Question 17 |
Residents of Asia saw the eclipse cut short by moonset _____ those in America had the moon already totally eclipsed by the time it rose.
A | much as |
B | however |
C | even if |
D | while |
E | although |
Question 18 |
The Heart Association lists risk factors for heart disease _____ increasing age, male sex, heredity, smoking, high blood cholesterol.
A | to illustrate |
B | for example |
C | so that |
D | such as |
E | as |
Question 19 |
Alcohol may have a sedative effect for the first hours following consumption, it can then lead to a non-restful night's sleep, _____.
A | even so |
B | otherwise |
C | however |
D | although |
E | except |
Question 20 |
The story of the hero was lost to human memory, _____ occasional fragments.
A | as regards |
B | with respect to |
C | as for |
D | in addition |
E | except for |
Question 21 |
_____ napping seems like a proper way to catch up on missed sleep, it is not always so.
A | Much as |
B | As |
C | However |
D | Otherwise |
E | In contrast |
Question 22 |
Regular exercise can improve sleep quality and duration; _____, exercising immediately before bedtime can have a stimulant effect on the body.
A | besides |
B | in addition |
C | furthermore |
D | whereas |
E | whenever |
Question 23 |
_____ their lack of rights and privileges, women in high position were viewed as temptresses, and an essential part of Mesopotamian culture.
A | Despite |
B | Although |
C | As though |
D | In case of |
E | Owing to |
Question 24 |
The new system improved the remote access for doctors on the move, enabling them to log into the hospital information systems, _____ what equipment they were using.
A | regardless of |
B | pertaining to |
C | for fear that |
D | besides |
E | even though |
Question 25 |
Hand washing needs to happen quite often _____ you just have a snack, especially _____ from a self-service source.
A | even if /if |
B | in case / as though |
C | as long as / provided |
D | otherwise / unless |
E | as though / when |
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