—- more and more is learned about the biochemical changes that go on in the body —- it grows older, scientists may someday be able to modify those changes to ensure better health for the aged.
(A) Because of, So
(B) Both, otherwise
(C) Now that, as
(D) Thus, while
Answer: Now that, as
More Quiz on Conjunctions
1. Jane’s bag wasn’t where she had left it, was it anywhere else in the house.
2. My father works as a bank clerk, does my mother.
3. Why are you laughing at me? You can’t solve the puzzle.
4. If Tina wants to come with us, she first needs to get permission from her parents.
5. My daughter is interested in learning how to play chess, my son isn’t.
6. It was such a warm evening that we had the AC on the whole night, and did most of our neighbors.
7. The original song actually had no words, did it have a music video.
8. Although it is known that children spend a lot of time on their computers, adults do so.
9. Tom doesn’t go to college. He doesn’t work anywhere.
10. Robert seemed to have found the joke very funny, I didn’t.
11. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona.
12. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited.
13. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize.
14. You won’t pass the test _________ you study.
15. I could not get a seat, _________ I came early.
16. We are leaving Wednesday _________ or not it rains.
17. Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes.
18. The musicians delivered a rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed often.
19. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her.
20. Write this down _________ you forget.
30. —- T.S. Eliot published few poems, they have had a tremendous influence on modern poetic technique.