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1. YDS – 1999 8. YDS - 2003

---- willingly he seems to have accepted the new The name “Kızılırmak” emphasizes the colour
job, I don’t really think he likes the working of this river, ---- the earlier name “Halys”
conditions. stresses its saltiness.
A) However B) Although A) whereas B) therefore
C) So D) Even C) whereby D) moreover
E) Since E) indeed

2. YDS – 2000 9. YDS – 2004

---- appearing every four to seven years as it Temperature is difficult to define precisely, ----
used to, “El Nino” has now been appearing we all have an idea of what we mean by it.
consecutively for a number of years.
A) whether B) in case
A) On account of B) In view of C) just as D) but
C) Because of D) In case of E) so far as
E) Instead of

10. YDS – 2005

3. YDS – 2002 Julius Caesar expected to rule for life, ---- he
was assassinated by conspirators on 15 March
---- so many of the team members were ill, it’s in the year 44 B.C.
not surprising that we lost the match.
A) although B) because
A) In contrast B) Due to C) as D) if
C) Since D) Likewise E) but
E) Nonetheless

11. YDS – 2005

4. YDS – 1999 Jane is a wonderful person, but ---- I am with
her I feel useless and pathetic.
His lecture was attended by ---- people ---- the
hall was completely full. A) whenever B) even so
C) so that D) however
A) so much / as B) so many / that E) the sooner
C) as many / as D) more / than
E) many / just as

12. YDS – 2005

5. YDS – 2000
“Hacking” is unauthorized access to a
You can look at this plan for the new sports computer, ---- for fun or for harmful or
centre ---- closely ---- you like but I don’t think fraudulent purposes.
you will be able to understand it.
A) since B) both
A) as / as B) so / that C) more D) whether
C) such / that D) more / than E) such
E) just / as
13. YDS - 2006
6. YDS – 2001 Children who look away ---- thinking about
When the class laughed, the poor boy felt ---- questions are more likely to get the answers
uncomfortable ---- he didn’t know whether to right than those who don’t.
keep his cap in his hand or not. A) unless B) because
A) such / that B) that / as C) whether D) while
C) as / as D) more / than E) as
E) so / that
14. YDS - 2006
7. YDS - 2003 Archaeological excavations indicate ---- Central
Many ordinary people don’t realize that fat is Turkey has been continuously settled since the
not digested in the stomach, ---- in the small earliest times.
intestine. A) in case B) if
A) although B) but C) even though D) so that
C) because D) unless E) that
E) while

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15. KPSS 2002 21. KPSS 2007

---- in cryptography and telecommunications,
Even the coordinator was surprised that chips for computer programmes have been
they were able to complete the project on used for years, banks are only just beginning
time ---- the unfavorable weather conditions. to benefit from them.
A) apart from
A) Just as B) Whether
B) due to C) Provided that D) Whenever
C) except for E) Whereas
D) in conjunction with
E) in spite of 22. ÜDS Sosyal 1
---- the critics, the film is almost as good as the
novel itself.
16. KPSS 2002
A) With regard to
---- time and effort are scarce resources, a
B) According to
barter economy is wasteful.
C) Owing to
A) However D) Concerning
B) As E) In comparison to
C) Although 23. UDS Sosyal 1
D) Hence It is thought to be basically a Hittite settlement -
E) Nevertheless --- there are some traces of earlier civilizations.
A) in spite of
17. KPSS 2003 B) even so
C) instead
The method of catching fish by dynamite D) even though
explosions, once so prevalent in the E) n case
Philippines, is destructive ----of fish ---- of
nearby coral reefs. 24. ÜDS Sosyal 2
When I accidentally broke Mr. Parker's antique
A) just as / than B) neither / not
Chinese vase, I felt as if I ---- a criminal.
C) both / but D) only / more than
E) not only / but also
A) am being
B) have been
18. KPSS 2004 C) am being
D) were
Mr Walker will probably lose the next election --
E) had been
-- his opponents will unite against him.
A) because B) that 25. ÜDS Sosyal 2
C) whereas D) even if Actually, the position of the small farmer ----
E) whether only slightly even if all these changes ----.

19. KPSS 2004 A) has improved / had been introduced

B) would improve / were introduced
In the past thirty years, our knowledge of the
C) will improve / would be introduced
ancient Maya civilization has increased
D) improved / have been introduced
significantly ---- the discovery of a new script.
E) would have improved / will be introduced
A) in addition to B) as a result of
C) in spite of D) in case of 26. ÜDS Sosyal 2
E) contrary to The organization ---- advises industrial firms on
their day-to-day psychological problems, ----
gives vocational advice to school leavers.
20. KPSS 2005
A) both / but
We'll take a short break in the middle of the day B) thus / also
---- everyone can get something to eat . C) more / and
A) just as D) even / so
B) in case E) not only / but also
C) owing to
D) in order to
E) so that

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27. ÜDS Sosyal 2 33. ÜDS SOSYAL 2002 MART

---- coping with the bitterly cold temperatures, Multinational companies account for ---- 60 per
any explorer attempting to cross the Arctic has cent of trade in manufactured goods in the
---- to battle with strong tidal pull in the ice. developed world.
A) Besides / also A) so much
B) As well as / even so B) rather than
C) In spite of / as much C) as far as
D) Including / moreover D) by no means
E) Contrary to / nevertheless E) no less than

34. ÜDS SOSYAL 2002 MART

28. ÜDS Sosyal 3 The purpose of this bridge project is ---- to
---- Henri Toulouse Lautrec, a French painter eliminate the cause of such accidents ---- to
who was happy to design posters and to keep traffic moving at a steady rate.
illustrate books, many modern artists have
found it necessary to supplement their incomes A) only / but also
in various ways. B) both / and
C) not only / and
A) Due to D) as much / than
B) Firstly E) so / as
C) Despite
D) In case of 35. ÜDS SOSYAL 2002 MART
E) Like The term "man machine system" fell somewhat
into disrepute and was replaced by "person
29. ÜDS Sosyal 3 machine system" ---- the need to avoid sexist
In the works of many twentieth century language.
dramatists it is possible to see----the individual
writer's ideas and experience----some of the A) contrary to
social and political developments of his period. B) despite
C) in case of
A) as much / as D) in accordance with
B) not only / but also E) instead of
C) only / such as
D) more / than 36. ÜDS SOSYAL 2002 MART
E) whether / or The slavery issue was ---- one reason ---- the
northern and southern states fought against
30. ÜDS SOSYAL 2002 MART each other during the US Civil War.
---- economic development projects in
developing countries are carefully thought out A) on the other hand / which
and implemented, they can actually contribute B) as such / whereas
to environmental deterioration. C) only / why
D) moreover / that
A) Provided that E) thus / in that
B) Unless
C) Since 37. ÜDS SOSYAL 2002 MART
D) So long as The United Nations has, on numerous
E) Whenever occasions, tried to assert its authority to
mediate a dispute between nations, — has
31. ÜDS SOSYAL 2002 MART often been ineffective — the nations involved
---- corporations grow in size and diversity, the refused to acknowledge the right of the United
difficulty of managing employee relations Nations to intervene.
increases.
A) yet / that
A) Lest B) but / because
B) In case C) either / or
C) Whether D) therefore / because of
D) So that E) however / as far as
E) As
38. ÜDS SOSYAL 2003 MART
32. ÜDS SOSYAL 2002 MART Even in the middle of the last century,
---- had so many people complained so loudly education was the exception ---- the rule.
for so little cause.
A) according to
A) Only once B) except for
B) For the first time C) with regard to
C) At the beginning D) rather than
D) Up to this time E) as well as
E) From the start

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39. ÜDS SOSYAL 2003 MART 45. ÜDS 2004 MART Sosyal
---- concentrating on creating training ---- some countries possess nuclear weapons
opportunities, their government ought to turn and others do not, there will be chronic global
its attention to creating more jobs. insecurity.
A) Far from A) Thanks to
B) More than B) In case of
C) Instead of C) So long as
D) In accordance with D) Just as
E) In case of E) As if

40. ÜDS SOSYAL 2003 MART 46. ÜDS 2004 MART Sosyal
Trade union membership in Germany, ---- in the The animals, which are threatened ---- by
rest of Europe, is shrinking. poaching and farming, are protected in these
private game parks.
A) so
B) whether A) throughout
C) though B) instead
D) as C) whereby
E) unless D) elsewhere
E) either

41. ÜDS SOSYAL 2003 MART

---- the bubonic plague overturned the social 47. ÜDS 2004 MART Sosyal
order in Medieval Europe, ---- AIDS seems likely Some people reckon that, in the workplace,
to reshape Africa. being popular is ---- important ---- being
effective.
A) Even so / though
B) Similarly / even A) more / while
C) In case / moreover B) so / that
D) Accordingly / As C) too / for
E) Just as / so D) even / enough
E) as / as

42. ÜDS SOSYAL 6

Unions in their traditional role were pro worker 48. ÜDS 2004 MART Sosyal
---- anti consumer: they wanted high prices Apparently, the firemen are ---- asking for
because they could extort a share of the profits. higher wages, they are ---- demanding a
reduction in their working hours.
A) as
B) still A) not only / also
C) or B) both / and
D) but C) also / but
E) even D) even / still
E) neither / nor

43. ÜDS SOSYAL 6

---- psychologists use live subjects in their 49. ÜDS 2002 ARALIK Sosyal
studies, they need to be sensitive to ethic ---- a rather lazy, traditional, sea side holiday, a
issues that can arise in the conduct of their considerable number of people are going on
research. rougher, more exciting "adventure holidays".
A) Whether A) According to
B) Just as B) Just as
C) Even if C) In spite of
D) Yet D) Instead of
E) Since E) In case of

50. ÜDS 2002 ARALIK Sosyal

44. ÜDS 2004 MART Sosyal ---- the Roman legions withdrew in the 5th
No pharaoh is more famous than Tutankhamen century A. D. Britain fell easy prey to the
but, ---- his fame, very little is actually known invading hordes of Angles, Saxons and Jutes
about him. from Scandinavia and northern Europe.
A) even if A) Lest
B) in case of B) Unless
C) in excess of C) When
D) in order to D) Until
E) despite E) As long as

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51. ÜDS 2002 ARALIK Sosyal 57. ÜDS 2006 EKİM Sosyal
Great works of art seem to be---- inexhaustible For more than a decade, economists have
and unpredictable ---- real human beings. maintained ---- the dollar was too expensive
and its devaluation was unavoidable.
A) both / and
B) as / as A) whereas
C) as well as / than B) because
D) more / from C) that
E) so / or D) since
E) as

52. ÜDS 2002 ARALIK Sosyal 58. ÜDS 2006 EKİM Sosyal
Italy declared its neutrality upon the outbreak Designed as a palace and fortress for the
of World War I ---- that Germany had embarked Moorish monarchs of Granada, the Alhambra is
upon an offensive war. surrounded by a heavily fortified wall ---- a mile
in perimetre.
A) as soon as
B) owing to A) except for
C) in view of B) apart from
D) on the grounds C) just as
E) such as D) so long as
E) more than

53. ÜDS 2002 ARALIK Sosyal 59. ÜDS 2006 EKİM Sosyal
In 1789, France was in a serious financial In Renaissance England, though the European
position ---- corruption, royal extravagance, and influence was strong ---- poetry was concerned,
the chaos that comes with revolution. the native drama continued to develop and gain
popularity.
A) according to
B) despite A) as well as
C) whereas B) in that
D) so that C) so that
E) due to D) as far as
E) in case

54. ÜDS 2006 MART Sosyal 60. ÜDS 2006 EKİM Sosyal
They are installing a great deal of information The Symbolists explored the subtle changes in
technology, ---- the staff are quite incapable of the human psyche and conveyed them through
using it. symbol and metaphor ---- by direct statement.
A) owing to A) including
B) whenever B) rather than
C) as if C) not so much as
D) even so D) such as
E) even though E) as if

55. ÜDS 2006 MART Sosyal 61. ÜDS SAĞLIK 1

She can have the job ---- she is willing to work At room temperature, unsaturated fats, such as
on Saturdays. those found in oil, are usually liquid, ----
A) apart from saturated fats, such as those found in butter,
B) owing to are solid.
C) except A) whereas
D) provided B) indeed
E) whereas C) moreover
D) whether
E) so far as
56. ÜDS 2006 EKİM Sosyal
---- demand grows for graduate business
degrees, schools are offering their students 62. ÜDS SAĞLIK 1
more options regarding the length and content Japan, which is the world's second largest
of their programmes. market for mobile phones, plans to limit their
A) If use ------ growing concern about the impact of
B) As electro-magnetic radiation on the brain.
C) Unless A) in case of
D) Once B) as a result of
E) Whenever C) in spite of
D) by means of
E) in terms of

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63. ÜDS SAĞLIK 1 69. ÜDS SAĞLIK 6

---- two-thirds of the energy the average person Cellulite forms where the body is least inclined
spends in a day supports the body's metabolic to consume fat deposits, ---- reducing it takes
activities. persistent good dietary measures.
A) Already A) whereas
B) As B) as if
C) At least C) so
D) Such as D) whether
E) So E) even if

64. ÜDS SAĞLIK 2 70. ÜDS SAĞLIK 3

In recent years the trend in the study of child The inquiry into the foot and mouth epidemic
development has been an increased emphasis will bring together veterinary scientists,
on the processes underlying the changes, — virologists and epidemiologists — the
simple descriptions of age changes. representatives of farming and consumer
groups.
A) as if
B) just as A) as well as
C) rather than B) such as
D) even so C) especially
E) such as D) as to
E) but for

65. ÜDS SAĞLIK 2 71. ÜDS SAĞLIK 5

Poisoning — drug overdose is a frequent and ---- what was once believed, it is now generally
still increasing cause of admission to hospital. agreed that marijuana use is far from benign.

A) according to A) In case of
B) due to B) According to
C) on behalf of C) Contrary to
D) in excess of D) Due to
E) in spite of E) As far as

66. ÜDS SAĞLIK 3 72. ÜDS SAĞLIK 5

---- obesity results basically from an excess of His research focuses on the interrelationship
calories, in some instances, genetic between the upper and lower airways ---- on the
background may be a contributing factor. development of new treatments for asthma.

A) Since A) so far
B) However B) if only
C) Nevertheless C) including
D) Even though D) rather than
E) Unless E) so much

67. ÜDS SAĞLIK 4 73. ÜDS SAĞLIK 4

In infants "low-level" lead exposure may The bellies of countless African children are
produce serious impairment of mental swollen — severe malnutrition.
development — there is any awareness of the A) contrary to
intoxication. B) besides
A) as if C) apart from
B) once again D) due to
C) just as E) regardless of
D) even if
E) even before 74. ÜDS SAĞLIK 4
The effects of hypothermia depend on — there
68. ÜDS SAĞLIK 5 is whole body exposure — exposure only of
---- great advances are being made in the parts.
treatment and prevention of neurological A) both / and
conditions, there is still a long way to go. B) whether / or
A) Until C) if / but
B) Although D) so / as
C) However E) even / so
D) Whether
E) Since

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75. ÜDS SAĞLIK 6 81. UDS SAĞLIK – 7

Many human characteristics are quantitative His criticism of the ancient Greeks is largely —
traits; —, they represent some measurable their reluctance to back up theories with
quantity ---- height. experiments.
A) for example / just as A) on account of
B) on the other hand / like B) in case of
C) moreover / as C) according to
D) that is / such as D) in spite of
E) in other words / as regards E) compared with

76. ÜDS SAĞLIK 6 82. UDS SAĞLIK – 8

In vertebrates, the central nervous system Many severe hormone resistance syndromes
(CNS) consists of a brain and spinal cord, are ---- inherited defects in membrane
which are linked to the body's muscles and receptors.
organs ---- the peripheral nervous system.
A) in terms of
A) with regard to B) in case of
B) instead of C) due to
C) in case of D) in view of
D) by means of E) in place of
E) according to
83. UDS SAĞLIK – 8
77. ÜDS SAĞLIK 6
The doctors are pleased with the progress he is
There is no reason why man, ---- the other making; —they expect him to make a full
animals, should have a monopoly on laughter recovery.
—a social tool.
A) nevertheless
A) in addition to / so B) in fact
B) compared with / such C) even so
C) in opposition to / thus D) but
D) as opposed to / as E) as a rule
E) on account of / just
84. UDS SAĞLIK – 8
78. Uds Sağlık – 7
Health is not merely the absence of disease and
Hopefully, ---- science can provide evidence of infirmity, ---- complete physical, mental and
the physical damage done to a neglected young social well-being.
brain ---- money will be poured into preventing
the neglect in the first place. A) as for
B) as well as
A) more / even so C) as if
B) the more / the more D) including
C) either / or E) but also
D) so / as
E) as if / so 85. UDS SAĞLIK – 8

79. Uds Sağlık - 7 The capacity of the kidneys to alter their

excretion of sodium, ---- changes in sodium
When blood enters a capillary network, it is intake, is enormous.
under ---- high pressure, ---- some plasma is
forced out of the capillaries and into the A) apart from
tissues. B) in addition to
C) with reference to
A) as / that D) in response to
B) quite / in case E) so far as
C) rather / so
D) such / so as 86. UDS SAĞLIK – 12
E) so / hence
---- repairing nerve damage ,glia may also be
80. Uds Sağlık – 7 critical to learning and to forming memories.

It is as if children with serious illnesses lose A) Contrary to

their childhood ---- they have to grow up B) As regards
quickly. C) Just as
D) As well as
A) so that E) In spite of
B) whereas
C) until
D) while
E) since

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87. UDS SAĞLIK - 12 93. KPDS 1998 Mayıs

Children's appetites begin to diminish around ---- the embargo imposed on us is lifted in the
one year, — the slowing of growth. near future, we can’t hope for any economic
recovery.
A) regardless of
B) in spite of A) Whereas B) While C) Because
C) in case of
D) In case E) Unless
D) consistent with
E) except for
94. KPDS 1998 Mayıs
88. UDS SAĞLIK – 12
---- proving useful in many scientific fields,
Ten per cent of population is allergic to computers-generated knowledge, ---- Professor
thimerosol, —the health of millions of babies Hayes acknowledges, is not without pitfalls.
and children worldwide is being compromised.
A) Although / because
A) if B) Since / while
B) so
C) While / as
C) while
D) unless D) As long as / even if
E) which E) Once / whether or not

89. UDS SAĞLIK – 12 95. KPDS 1998 Mayıs

Is yawning contagious and, if so, are some of ---- suggestion he may make as regards the tax
us — prone to "catching" a yawn — others? rate, let’s not give any response ---- we have
discussed the matter thoroughly together.
A) more / than
B) not only / but also A) However / when
C) either / or B) Whatever / until
D) so / that C) Whyever / after
E) both / and
D) Whatsoever / while
90. UDS SAĞLIK - 13 E) Whenever / before

— our bodies are exposed to cold, their first 96. KPDS 1998 Kasım
rule of survival is to maintain the brain and
internal organs at a temperature of 37°C. Do you really believe that the party programme
---- it now stands, is democratic ---- to influence
A) Since the vote in our favour.
B) Although
C) When A) as / enough
D) Just as B) since / also
E) Until C) where / as well
D) such as / too
91. UDS SAĞLIK – 13
E) that / even
Ten percent of the population is allergic to
thimerosol, —the health of millions of babies 97. KPDS 1998 Kasım
and children worldwide is being compromised.
Private investments play ---- important a part in
A) if the country’s long-running economic
B) so expansion ---- no government dares to increase
C) while taxation on personal savings.
D) unless
E) which A) too / that
B) such / as
92. KPDS 1998 Mayıs C) much / so
Scientists rely on computers to model D) so / that
phenomena ---- would ---- be difficult to E) as / as
observe.
98. KPDS 1998 Kasım
A) whereby / in case
B) such as / nonetheless His proposals ---- the new social security policy
C) which / nevertheless seems more viable than any of the others.
D) that / otherwise A) by way of
E) so that / in fact B) due to
C) owing to
D) in case of
E) as regards

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99. KPDS 1998 Kasım 105. KPDS 1999 Kasım

---- the recent rise in unemployment largely Originally the sonnet was an Italian poetical
affects eastern Germany, there is considerable form which attained great popularity in the
unrest in western Germany, too. Renaissance, and ---- it was natural, ---- not
essential for Shakespeare and his
A) Since contemporaries to use it.
B) In case
C) Although A) hence / if
D) Unless B) while / though
E) Until C) since / however
D) furthermore / rather than
100. KPDS 1998 Kasım E) already / even

---- he was campaigning for re-election last 106. KPDS 2000 Mayıs
year, he promised that ---- re-elected, he would
undertake to restructure the party. The motive was ---- aesthetic and social ---- they
sought to bring good design within the reach of
A) Wherever / lest the ordinary man.
B) Because / while
C) As / since A) so / in that
D) While / unless B) both / because
E) When / if C) just as / that
D) as much / as
101. KPDS 1999 Mayıs E) too / therefore

Germany’s weight in the European Union is

known, ---- what is not known, even to the 107. KPDS 2000 Mayıs
Germans themselves, is ---- they are to use it. I sent an e-mail to everyone in the department,
A) but / how asking for articles for this special issue, but ----
there has been no response.
B) in case / because
C) unless / why A) so long B) on time C) until then
D) lest / until D) even later E) so far
E) otherwise / where

108. KPDS 2000 Mayıs

102. KPDS 1999 Mayıs The crisis is particularly serious ---- a whole
The East European countries are strongly series of related issues ranging from
convinced that European Economic aid, ---- unemployment to health benefits are involved.
welcome, is not a substitute for market access A) so as B) as well as C) in order that
and eventual membership of the European
Union. D) as for E) since
A) just as B) lest C) since
D) when E) though 109. KPDS 2000 Mayıs
He felt that soil drainage should be kept to
a minimum ---- much of the rainfall could be
103. KPDS 1999 Kasım
retained ---- soil moisture.
The term "aborigines" signifies the original
inhabitants of any country, ---- the native tribes A) so that / as
of Australia. B) even though / such as
C) whereas / like
A) with regard to B) due to C) in spite of
D) whereby / such
D) in particular E) according to E) whether / or

110. KPDS 2000 Kasım

104. KPDS 1999 Kasım
The true ecologist need not be a specialist at
In developing new collective defence all, ---- his views should reflect the practical
policies, America and her European allies will -- wisdom of ordinary people.
-- be drawn closer together ---- drift irreversibly
apart. A) for B) where C) whether
A) either / or B) not only / but also D) in case E) that
C) so / that D) both / and
E) just as / so

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111. KPDS 2000 Kasım 116. KPDS 2001 Kasım

Great natural disasters cause ---- widespread Diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline
death ---- massive social disruption and engines ---- the fact that a larger proportion of
outbreaks of epidemic disease. the fuel used is burned.
A) much / as A) consequently
B) so much / that B) following
C) not only / but also C) owing to
D) as / as D) contrary to
E) so that
E) no sooner / than

112. KPDS 2000 Kasım

117. KPDS 2001 Kasım
Though they had ---- government backing --
Let's take the ferry to Bandırma from where
-- a potential home market, the company
it's only a short drive to Bursa, ---- driving all
poured billions of dollars into the project and
the way from Istanbul to Bursa.
lost everything.
A) as well as
A) with / less
B) more than
B) neither / nor C) besides
C) some / any D) instead of
D) no / without E) except for
E) few / more

118. KPDS 2002 Mayıs

113. KPDS 2001 Mayıs
Little is known about life on the ocean floor
The problem with antiseptics is that ---- killing
---- scientists have only recently developed the
germs they ---- kill the surrounding tissues.
technology for exploring it.
A) far / from A) yet B) as C) though
B) so far as / too
C) as much as / both D) whereas E) while
D) besides / as well
E) as well as / also
119. KPDS 2002 Mayıs
The evolution of a parliamentary democracy ----
114. KPDS 2001 Mayıs came about over a long period of time and ----
then the process was a rough one.
---- the letters written by so many parents, the
headmaster agreed not to expel the boys. A) simply / as B) only / even

A) In response to C) hardly / since D) just / up to

B) With reference to E) really / so
C) In case of
D) Apart from
E) Pertaining to 120. KPDS 2002 Mayıs
---- the Civil War, those years turned out to be
golden era for the magazine industry.
115. KPDS 2001 Kasım
A) Despite B) Obviously
---- the computerized Dutch auction system, the
C) Although D) Pertaining to
flower industry gets flowers into our homes
when they are still ---- their best. E) Nevertheless
A) under / at
B) at / in
121. KPDS 2002 Kasım
C) from / with
D) until / to Unfortunately ---- stamping out the drugs' trade,
E) within / for these programs are simply forcing drug
growers to move into more inaccessible
regions.
A) besides B) rather than C) in addition to
D) due to E) as for

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Unfortunately ---- current productivity growth ---- James assures me that he's telling the truth,
looks impressive, the rise in profits ever the I'm pretty sure that he's actually telling a lie.
coming years is likely to prove disappointing.
A) On the contrary B) Just as C) So as
A) since B) just as C) even though
D) Whenever E) As if
D) if E) which

129. KPDS 2003 Kasım

123. KPDS 2002 Kasım
With the help of a fifth of the white voters Mr
Items ---- display in this museum were obtained Jackson was elected mayor of Atlanta in 1973,
---- mosques, Turkish baths, fountains and and ---- became the first black mayor of a major
caravanserais dating back to the Ottoman southern city.
period.
A) nevertheless B) thus C) even so
A) on / from B) in / by C) for / out of
D) yet E) otherwise
D) within / of E)with / at

130. KPDS 2003 Kasım

124. KPDS 2002 Kasım
It seems, from the Chinese experience, that an
Following four Mars mission losses, an authoritarian state can open its economy to
independent report paints a very clear picture international forces — either collapsing or
of ---- what ails the US space program, ---- what becoming more democratic.
must be done fix it.
A) without B) including C) so as
A) whether / though B) either / or
D) therefore E) whether
C) how / and D) thus / that
E) not only / but also
131. KPDS 2003 Kasım

125. KPDS 2002 Kasım Much to everyone's surprise, the steel workers'
union actually supported the takeover, and
This part of Africa is growing greener again ---- managed to secure further pension rights for
that families who fled to wetter coastal regions its members ----.
are starting to go home.
A) in the process B) as it happened
A) so far B) to such an extent
C) in its place D) in accord
C) even so D) as a result
E) on a level
E) even more
132. KPDS (Mayıs 2004)
126. KPDS 2003 Mayıs
---- providing luxury on every imaginable
More than 29 million Africans are now infected level, a five-star hotel should also have the
with HIV, and the disease is killing ---- Africans - ability to take you by surprise.
--- all the continent's wars combined.
A) With a view to B) In excess of
A) so many / as B) either / or C) more / than C) Consequent on D) In need of
D) not only / but also E) both / and E) In addition to

133. KPDS (Mayıs 2004)

127. KPDS 2003 Mayıs
Ancient Peruvian textiles have survived in an
Geographical Information System tools provide excellent state of preservation ---- the dry
specialised functions for spatial data input, conditions of much of the country.
processing, analysis and output, ---- Database
Management System tools provide more A) with regard to B) in comparison with
advanced functions for storing and managing
C) in case of D) owing to
large spatial databases.
E) in opposition to
A) that B) due to C) while
D) whether E) in that

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134. KPDS (Mayıs 2004) 140. KPDS (Mayıs 2006)

---- helmets had been revived for soldiers and His latest novel is about people who take their
extended to many workers, safety head work seriously, ---- that’s being a mother, a
coverings for athletes almost inevitably nurse or a soldier.
followed.
A) even so B) as if C) unless
A) While B) Before
D) besides E) whether
C) Although D) Once
E) Until

135. KPDS (Kasım 2004)

---- they are accessible by boat only, these
islands are still largely undeveloped.
A) Even B) As if C) Although
D) Conseguently E) Since

136. KPDS (Mayıs2005)

The term "radical", in politics, refers to anyone
with opinions — extreme — the main current of
a country's major political party or parties.
A) so / as
B) more / than
C) only / that
D) not only / but also
E) either / or

137. KPDS (Kasım 2005)

The United States spends ---- on armed forces -
--- do all other countries combined.
A) so much / that B) both / and
C) not only / but also D) neither / nor
E) more / than

138. KPDS (Kasım 2005)

Over this period, according to a report recently
issued by the Hispanic Studies Center in Los
Angeles, Mexicans received 14.5 billion US
dollars from relatives working in the United
States, which is almost — Mexico earned from
foreign oil sales.
A) as B) just as C) as well as
D) as much as E) as far as

139. KPDS (Mayıs 2006)

---- little respect the British people may feel for
the monarchy, they are still not likely to change
to a republic.
A) As far as B) Whatever C) Such a
D) However E) Just as

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CEVAP ANAHTARI

1 A 21 E 41 E 61 A 81 A 101 A 121 B
2 E 22 B 42 E 62 B 82 C 102 E 122 C
3 C 23 D 43 E 63 C 83 B 103 D 123 A
4 B 24 E 44 E 64 C 84 E 104 A 124 E
5 A 25 B 45 C 65 B 85 D 105 A 125 B
6 E 26 E 46 D 66 D 86 D 106 B 126 C
7 B 27 A 47 E 67 E 87 D 107 E 127 C
8 A 28 E 48 A 68 B 88 B 108 E 128 D
9 D 29 B 49 D 69 C 89 A 109 A 129 B
10 E 30 B 50 C 70 A 90 C 110 A 130 A
11 A 31 E 51 B 71 C 91 B 111 C 131 D
12 D 32 A 52 D 72 D 92 D 112 B 132 E
13 D 33 E 53 E 73 D 93 E 113 E 133 D
14 E 34 B 54 E 74 B 94 C 114 A 134 D
15 E 35 D 55 D 75 D 95 B 115 A 135 E
16 B 36 C 56 B 76 D 96 A 116 C 136 B
17 E 37 B 57 C 77 D 97 D 117 D 137 E
18 A 38 D 58 E 78 B 98 E 118 B 138 D
19 B 39 C 59 D 79 C 99 C 119 C 139 D
20 E 40 D 60 B 80 E 100 E 120 A 140 E

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