Connectors

Question 1 of 22

1

Selene seems to be quite clever. _________, she often gets low marks.

Select one of the following:

Nevertheless
Furthermore

Explanation

Question 2 of 22

1

________ I'd like to say that I agree and, secondly, explain why.

Select one of the following:

Afterwards
Lastly
Firstly

Explanation

Question 3 of 22

1

Camels live in the desert, _____________ dolphins live in the sea.

Select one of the following:

however
whereas
jumping

Explanation

Question 4 of 22

1

I don't like strawberry ice cream. ____________, I love chocolate flavour.

Select one of the following:

Whereas
Even so
However

Explanation

Question 5 of 22

1

Mid-day we walk along the Embarcadero in San Francis "though" a cold wind whips our hair across our faces.
The connector expresses:

Select one of the following:

purpose
contrary reason
contrast

Explanation

Question 6 of 22

1

We turn back and quicken our pace " in order" to return to work on time.

Select one of the following:

alternative
reason
purpose

Explanation

Question 7 of 22

1

We took our wind-breaker jackets — due to despite even though since the weather was chilly

Select one of the following:

due to
despite
since

Explanation

Question 8 of 22

1

We like to go sailing, ______ the wind is blowing hard enough.

Select one of the following:

if
otherwise
although

Explanation

Question 9 of 22

1

One time when we were passing under the bridge and going out to sea, a huge wave turned the ship on its side._________ , we had to call for assistance.

Select one of the following:

Nevertheless
Consecuently
Otherwise

Explanation

Question 10 of 22

1

_________ there are boating rules, not everyone follows them.

Select one of the following:

in spite of
since
Even though

Explanation

Question 11 of 22

1

Sail boat owners have to have insurance _____________ they want to.

Select one of the following:

provided that
whether or not
even if

Explanation

Question 12 of 22

1

___________ you saved a lot, you wouldn't be able to afford that house.

Select one of the following:

Even if
so that
Therefore

Explanation

Question 13 of 22

1

He eats only healthy food ________ his sister gorges herself with junk food.

Select one of the following:

otherwise
Although
Whereas

Explanation

Question 14 of 22

1

________ we're at the bus station by seven o'clock, we'll miss our bus.

Select one of the following:

If
Unless
Even though

Explanation

Question 15 of 22

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

There is no more food left. there is plenty of drinks.

Explanation

Question 16 of 22

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The documents will be scrutinized by the police. they will be sent back tot he relevant authority.

Explanation

Question 17 of 22

1

The retailer has been making losses. ❌ he intends to wind up his business

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Therefore

however

so that

Explanation

Question 18 of 22

1

Wash the potatoes first. ❌ you can boil them.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Afterwards

eventually

Nevertheless

Explanation

Question 19 of 22

1

I’ve never been to the US ❌ having friends and relatives there.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

in spite of

so that

Explanation

Question 20 of 22

1

We went out ❌ the cold weather.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

despite

due to

for the fact that

Explanation

Question 21 of 22

1

❌ Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travelalone to South America.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Although

despite

Due to

Explanation

Question 22 of 22

10

The city has a 50 kph limit. ❌, people are oftencaught speeding.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

however

so that

although

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Connectors

Question 1 of 22

Selene seems to be quite clever. _________, she often gets low marks.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 22

________ I'd like to say that I agree and, secondly, explain why.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 22

Camels live in the desert, _____________ dolphins live in the sea.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 22

I don't like strawberry ice cream. ____________, I love chocolate flavour.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 22

Mid-day we walk along the Embarcadero in San Francis "though" a cold wind whips our hair across our faces. The connector expresses:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 22

We turn back and quicken our pace " in order" to return to work on time.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 22

We took our wind-breaker jackets — due to despite even though since the weather was chilly

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 22

We like to go sailing, ______ the wind is blowing hard enough.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 22

One time when we were passing under the bridge and going out to sea, a huge wave turned the ship on its side._________ , we had to call for assistance.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 22

_________ there are boating rules, not everyone follows them.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 22

Sail boat owners have to have insurance _____________ they want to.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 22

___________ you saved a lot, you wouldn't be able to afford that house.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 22

He eats only healthy food ________ his sister gorges herself with junk food.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 22

________ we're at the bus station by seven o'clock, we'll miss our bus.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 22

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

There is no more food left. there is plenty of drinks.

Explanation

Question 16 of 22

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The documents will be scrutinized by the police. they will be sent back tot he relevant authority.

Explanation

Question 17 of 22

The retailer has been making losses. ❌ he intends to wind up his business

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 18 of 22

Wash the potatoes first. ❌ you can boil them.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 19 of 22

I’ve never been to the US ❌ having friends and relatives there.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 20 of 22

Mid-day we walk along the Embarcadero in San Francis "though" a cold wind whips our hair across our faces.
The connector expresses: