APTIS Discourse Markers and Linking Language 2

Question 1

Choose the correct connector: '_____ the heavy traffic, she arrived on time.'

Accepted Answer

Despite

Answer

'Despite' is followed by a noun phrase to express concession, meaning she arrived on time regardless of the traffic.

Question 2

Which phrase is most suitable for giving an example in a formal text?

Accepted Answer

For example

Answer

'For example' is the standard formal phrase used in academic and professional writing to introduce an illustration of a point.

Question 3

'He was not only hardworking _____ also talented.' Which word correctly completes this pair?

Accepted Answer

but

Answer

The fixed correlative expression 'not only...but also' is used to add two qualities or ideas, so 'but' is the only correct option.

Question 4

Which connector is used to show that one action or situation happens at the same time as another?

Accepted Answer

Meanwhile

Answer

'Meanwhile' indicates that two events or actions are occurring simultaneously during the same period of time.

Question 5

'The project was delayed. _____, the team worked overtime to meet the deadline.' Which connector is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Consequently

Answer

'Consequently' introduces a result, showing that the overtime work was a direct consequence of the project delay.

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