
my project?"
B: "________" A. Provided that you obtain authorization from the supervisor, you may.
B. The laboratory was constructed ten years ago. C. Students often work on projects
independently. D. Your project seems rather ambitious.
13. A: "I specifically requested a non-smoking room, yet this room clearly smells of smoke."
B: "________" A. I appreciate your patience and understand your frustration. B. Smoking
regulations vary considerably across regions. C. The room number is written on your
receipt. D. Many guests have stayed here before.
14. A: "You failed to attend the interview without notifying anyone."
B: "________" A. I was never interested in the position anyway. B. I apologize for the
inconvenience; unforeseen circumstances prevented me from attending. C. Interviews
are often rescheduled. D. Someone else could have represented me.
15. A: "Do you mind if I borrow your notes for a few days?"
B: "________" A. Not at all, as long as they are returned by Monday. B. My notes are
written in blue ink. C. Borrowing things is a common practice. D. You seem to study
very hard.
16. A: "The software update has introduced more problems than it has solved."
B: "________" A. I can understand why you're dissatisfied with the outcome.
B. Technology evolves at an unprecedented pace. C. Updates are released periodically.
D. The software was developed overseas.
17. ______ the evidence appeared compelling, the jury remained unconvinced. A. Because
B. Although C. Unless D. So that
18. The scientist repeated the experiment several times ______ she could verify the
consistency of the results. A. unless B. whereas C. so that D. although
19. Identify the sentence containing an adverbial clause of manner. A. Since the weather
improved, the match resumed. B. We left early so that we could avoid traffic. C. She
conducted the investigation as a seasoned detective would. D. If the data are accurate,
the theory is valid.
20. ______ the presentation had been meticulously prepared, several technical issues
undermined its effectiveness. A. As if B. Even though C. So that D. In order that
21. The new library is __________ the old one was, providing much more space for research.
A. three times as large as B. three times larger as C. as large as three times D. three
times more larger than
22. By the time the graduation ceremony begins next Friday, we __________ all our final
projects for three weeks. A. will finish B. will have been finishing C. will have finished D.