THI ONLINE 3 CONJUNCTIONS AND CONJUNCTIVE ADVEBRS

Khóa học Toeic 450 +

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương
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1. ____ the government's efforts to inform people about the adverse effects of
smoking, the country still sees no decrease in the number of smokers.

(A) Although (B) Despite

(C) Nevertheless (D) Otherwise

2. Parking meters are in effect_____ the holiday season as well as on weekends

and every Friday night.

(A) upon (B) inside

(C) during (D) along

3. _____ a few flaws, Ms. Shawa's proposal for the local shopping mall
construction project will probably be adopted.

(A) Beside (B) Unless

(C) Despite (D) Toward

4. The town of Provo in the central part of the province has_____ natural beauty
and attractive architecture.

(A) neither (B) either

(C) both (D) or

5._____ sales figures for this month are high, the company should still expect to
see a decline in profits over the next year.

(A) Even if (B) Since

(C) Because of (D) Now that

6. The manager is having difficulty determining_____ consumers do not know or
simply do not care about the quality of the products.

(A) than (B) after

(C) both (D) whether

7. The company decided to give her a chance, ______ doubts regarding her ability
to perform such high-level tasks.

(A) but (B) yet

(C) nevertheless (D) despite

8. ______ renting a vehicle, verity the exact amount to be paid tor licenses and
maintenance cost.

(A) Rather than (B) When

(C) Because (D) As though

9. ______ the remodeling is finished, the office cubicles can be put back in place
and regular work hours can begin again.

(A) As soon as (B) However

(C) While (D) In time for

10. The corporation's portfolio of clients consisted of representatives from 13 of

the American states _________ 25 countries worldwide.

(A) in (B) and

(C) by (D) both

11. Your promotion offer is very appealing, _________ I'm afraid that I can't
sacrifice my family life for my career.

(A) so (B) but

(C) besides (D) therefore

12. Mark Melendy _________ Scott Drake is going to represent Balmar Associates
at the branch meeting on Friday.

(A) but (B) and

(C) either (D) or

13. You can purchase a copy of his latest adventure novel either at a bookstore
_______ through popular bookstore websites.

(A) or (B) nor

(C) and (D) also

14. Information will be presented on the means of global communication, but

_______ on presentation technology or sales marketing.

(A) for (B) nor

(C) so (D) not

15. The director complained that the report submitted by the supervisor was
_______ too lengthy but also too detailed.

(A) only (B) not

(C) not only (D) either

16. The Maxwell Byrd Company prides itself on having established modern
_______ efficient procedures unmatched in the industry.

(A) either (B) so

(C) and (D) too

17. All examinees should bring _______ a driver's license or passport and a pencil
to the testing center.

(A) or (B) and

(C) both (D) either

18. To prevent electricity outages in areas where service is not readily available,
use major appliances before noon _______ after 7 p.m.

(A) neither (B) nor

(C) either (D) or

19. If you placed an order, _______ have not received your package, please wait
two months from the day it was shipped before making an inquiry.

(A) but (B) also

(C) then (D) even

20. The training staff was instructed neither to give handouts before the sessions
_______ to distribute the manuals until after the seminar had ended.

(A) also (B) nor

(C) or (D) and

21. All of the workers were warned about wearing masks in the laboratory,
_______ half of them ignored the advisory and got sick.

(A) yet (B) by

(C) so (D) both

22. The new interior design of the office has both increased employee productivity
_______ drawn many positive remarks from the clients.

(A) or (B) yet

(C) like (D) and

23. The chief executive is trying to decide whether to assign an individual _______
an entire team to evaluate last week's event.

(A) so (B) but

(C) or (D) nor

24. Better product advertising is needed that not only grabs the viewer's attention
_______ stimulates consumer desire to spend money.

(A) or (B) but

(C) and (D) therefore

25. Candidates will be considered on the basis of their prior experience _______
on their level of dedication and loyalty.

(A) although (B) based on

(C) as well as (D) in addition

26. Your participation in _______ support of our charity benefit will help feed the
thousands of starving children our company sponsors.

(A) and (B) so

(C) because (D) however

27. The severance request has been processed by the head office, _______ not by
the accounting department as of yet.

(A) also (B) or

(C) but (D) unless

Questions 28 to 30 refer to the following announcement.

The Asia-Market Builders Association, Asia's oldest construction worker

sourcing agency, is happy to announce that it is ________. With foreign
investments in China and other Asian countries increasing, the agency is actively
seeking permanent carpenters, ironworkers, and electricians.
28.
(A) closing
(B) exceeding
(C) expanding
(D) lifting
The workers being sought, according to Mr. Hwang Wei, would be of the highest
competence, ________ professionally and personally.
29.
(A) not only
(B) with
(C) as well as
(D) both
Mr. Wei also said that the likelihood that these workers may be placed in other
countries once the present projects are completed is very high.
In fact, construction demand over the next five years in Asia will require as
many as 10,000 well-trained builders. As such, it is preferred that the workers
who apply be ________ very in their particular trade.
30.
(A) skills
(B) skillfully
(C) skilled
(D) skin