II. Choose the correct answer.
1.She tried a lot. _______, she didn’t win the first prize in the school’s speaking contest.
Although
However
But
So
2.
Tom didn’t go out yesterday _______ the heavy rain.
because of
because
as
since
3.
My sister wants to buy that dress _______ it is too expensive.
and
but
so
because
4.
_______ her brother has read the book twice, he still doesn’t understand it.
Although
Despite
Because of
In spite of
5.After the tragic accident last year, she was _______ deaf _______ mute.
both .... and
either … or
neither…. nor
either … and
6._______ his ability to play the piano wheel, James was sent to the conservatory for training.
And
Beacause
But
Because of
7. Tracie is not attending the ceremony _______ she needs to look after her sick mother.
but
so that
because
yet
8.
The team had a great time _______ they lost the game.
still
so
untill
although
9.
Hilary slept early _______ she would not be sleepy the next day.
because of
so that
although
because
10.Rita studied for the tests _______ late into the night.
until
since
before
so
11.Tom didn’t sleep last night. I __________.
did, either
didn’t, too
did, too
didn’t, either
12.Levers are important in our daily lives. __________ ramps.
So do
So are
Neither do
Neither are
13.You shouldn’t work overnight. __________ your brother.
Neither should
Neither work
So should
Neither shouldn’t
14.My sister likes playing soccer. My brother __________.
likes, too
does, too
does, either
like, either
15.My mother doesn’t cook well. __________ my father.
Neither don’t
Neither does
Neither doesn’t
Neither do
16.My father drank beer yesterday. __________ my uncle.
So drank
So didn’t
So did
Neither did
17.I don’t like red. __________ my best friends.
So do
So don’t
Neither don’t
Neither do
18.He doesn’t play the guitar. __________ I.
So do
So don’t
Neither don’t
Neither do
19.She has a good voice. He __________.
sings, either
does, too
does, either
sing, too
20. Jane won’t go to the concert. __________ her friends.
Neither will
Neither won’t
So will
So won’t
21.He stopped his car ___________ the traffic light turned red.
because
in spite of
because of
although
22.I had to work on Saturday ________ I couldn't go to John's party.
so
and
but
if
23.The history test was difficult, ________ the English one was easy.
and
but
so
although
24.I'm not leaving ______ I get an apology from you.
so
until
and
because
25.Minh had a terrible headache. __________________, he still wanted to go to school.
Because
But
However
Although
