Connectors Test 10

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1) _____________ the introduction of the new education act, elementary school children have been taught English from the fourth grade.

2) They will start constructing the new roof _____________ every resident has paid their contribution.

3) It was _____________ she was in Milan that she was discovered by a fashion designer and persuaded to work as a model.

4) _____________ the solar system is tiny compared with the distances to galaxies or even to nearby stars, it is enormous when compared with distances on the Earth.

5) They tried not to swallow any water as they swam across the river _____________ it might be contaminated.

6) They’ll be able to take on some permanent staff _____________ they have fully established themselves in the city.

7) He was extremely happy about winning the contest because it gave him  ____________ the opportunity to join a professional orchestra ____________  the chance to travel.

8) The household vacuum cleaner was first mass-produced by William Henry Hoover; ______________ it is now commonly referred to as a hoover.

9) The inhabitants of Zelve were re-housed in a nearby village __________  prevent any more injuries and deaths from rock fall.

10) We wrapped the roast chicken in special paper _____________ it would stay warm until our guests arrived.

11) The population of the rare mountain gorilla has increased in the last few years largely _____________ the Rwandan government’s recognition of this animal’s importance to the tourist industry.

12) Although the pension was very reasonably priced, it was certainly not comfortable. ____________, it had a beautiful shady garden and a roof terrace with a splendid view of the area.

13) The coach was full and the weather very hot, but the air conditioning wasn’t working. ____________, the passengers were uncomfortable and many of them complained.

14) They can easily afford to stay at the best hotels; _____________ they prefer staying at small family-run guest houses.

15) The 35th US President, J.F. Kennedy, was shot by a lone gunman _________ taking part in a procession in November, 1963.

16) We are unable to send you a brochure at the moment, but we will send you one _____________ new stock arrives.

17) __________ of how many different precautions you take, you cannot avoid being bitten by midges.

18) We are, from this date forward, cancelling your company’s credit facility with us __________ your poor payment record.

19) ____________ we aspire to discount our prices for the benefit of our customers, current market conditions don’t allow it to happen.

20) I still think it’s a long way to go without taking a break __________ they are to take turns at the wheel.