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SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
1. Emma Thompson was nominated for an Academy Award as both a screenwriter __________ an actress in 1996.
also
or
in addition
and
2. With neither a naturally aggressive disposition ________ particularly large size, the mimic octopus survives quite easily because of its natural adaptations.
and a
with its
nor a
or its
3. Above-ground swimming pools have ________ the flexibility of being able to be moved from place to place but also the efficiency of using less water than standard in- ground pools.
that
all
in addition
not only
Answers: D, C, D,
source:http://www.ttext.citymax.com/page/page/3235420.htm
SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
4. Life in the Sahara has many negative features including aridity and high temperatures but many positive aspects ________.
in addition to
as well
coupled with
plus
5. As a universal language, Esperanto has never really gained widespread acceptance ________ its lack of native speakers.
because
as a result
in order to
due to
6. Readily soluble in sulfuric and nitric acid, mercury is __________ birth defects can easily result from its ingestion by pregnant women.
such poisonous that
so poisonous that
too poisonous that
very poisonous that
Answers: D, C, D,
SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
7. Synthetic polymers may be __________ thermoplastic or thermosetting depending on the action of tolylene diisocyanate.
both
as well as
but also
either
8. Road conditions in the United States suffered a severe setback __________ the Civil War.
as a result of
because
despite
in spite of the fact that
9. __________ other mollusks, the oyster reproduces by eggs.
Like
As to
Regarding
With
Answers: D, A, A,
SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
10. The introduction of the Japanese persimmon into the United States aroused widespread interest throughout the country __________ the precocity of the trees and the large size and great beauty of the fruit.
on account of
because
nevertheless
owing with
11. The white enamel surface is __________ to keep clean in the bathroom, or in any other room, as porcelain.
so easy
such that easy
as easy
too easy
12. Colima's isolated, beautifully-shaped cone, is often hidden by masses of dense steam __________, colored red at night from the spewing lava.
also smoke
and smoke
beside smoke
its smoke
Answers: A,C, B
SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
13. The true lilies developed their beauty __________ an evident need for greater insect pollination.
because
in answer to
so that
as with
14. When purchasing a Valentine's Day gift, male customers, according to all surveys, tend to lean toward either a bouquet of red roses purchased online __________ found at a local supermarket.
and a box of chocolates
also a box of chocolates
a box of chocolates
or a box of chocolates
15. A retailer must be aware of not only the competition from local stores but also the vagaries of __________ and taste.
both fashion
some fashion
nor fashion
as well
Answers: B, D, A
1. Emma Thompson was nominated for an Academy Award as both a screenwriter __________ an actress in 1996.
also
or
in addition
and
2. With neither a naturally aggressive disposition ________ particularly large size, the mimic octopus survives quite easily because of its natural adaptations.
and a
with its
nor a
or its
3. Above-ground swimming pools have ________ the flexibility of being able to be moved from place to place but also the efficiency of using less water than standard in- ground pools.
that
all
in addition
not only
Answers: D, C, D,
source:http://www.ttext.citymax.com/page/page/3235420.htm
SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
4. Life in the Sahara has many negative features including aridity and high temperatures but many positive aspects ________.
in addition to
as well
coupled with
plus
5. As a universal language, Esperanto has never really gained widespread acceptance ________ its lack of native speakers.
because
as a result
in order to
due to
6. Readily soluble in sulfuric and nitric acid, mercury is __________ birth defects can easily result from its ingestion by pregnant women.
such poisonous that
so poisonous that
too poisonous that
very poisonous that
Answers: D, C, D,
SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
7. Synthetic polymers may be __________ thermoplastic or thermosetting depending on the action of tolylene diisocyanate.
both
as well as
but also
either
8. Road conditions in the United States suffered a severe setback __________ the Civil War.
as a result of
because
despite
in spite of the fact that
9. __________ other mollusks, the oyster reproduces by eggs.
Like
As to
Regarding
With
Answers: D, A, A,
SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
10. The introduction of the Japanese persimmon into the United States aroused widespread interest throughout the country __________ the precocity of the trees and the large size and great beauty of the fruit.
on account of
because
nevertheless
owing with
11. The white enamel surface is __________ to keep clean in the bathroom, or in any other room, as porcelain.
so easy
such that easy
as easy
too easy
12. Colima's isolated, beautifully-shaped cone, is often hidden by masses of dense steam __________, colored red at night from the spewing lava.
also smoke
and smoke
beside smoke
its smoke
Answers: A,C, B
SIMPLE SENTENCE: CONNECTOR
13. The true lilies developed their beauty __________ an evident need for greater insect pollination.
because
in answer to
so that
as with
14. When purchasing a Valentine's Day gift, male customers, according to all surveys, tend to lean toward either a bouquet of red roses purchased online __________ found at a local supermarket.
and a box of chocolates
also a box of chocolates
a box of chocolates
or a box of chocolates
15. A retailer must be aware of not only the competition from local stores but also the vagaries of __________ and taste.
both fashion
some fashion
nor fashion
as well
Answers: B, D, A
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