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  1. Read: 'Although the hotel was small, it was very comfortable.' What does 'although' show?

    Answer: A contrast

    'Although' introduces a contrast between small and comfortable.

  2. In 'She studied hard; therefore, she passed,' what does 'therefore' signal?

    Answer: A cause leading to a result

    'Therefore' shows that passing is the result of studying.

  3. Read: 'You can come with us, or you can stay here.' What does 'or' express?

    Answer: A choice between options

    'Or' presents two alternatives to choose from.

  4. In 'He was tired because he had worked all day,' what does 'because' give?

    Answer: A reason

    'Because' introduces the reason he was tired.

  5. Read: 'First, mix the flour. Then, add the eggs.' What do 'first' and 'then' show?

    Answer: Order of steps

    These words show the sequence of actions.

  6. In 'I'll call you if I'm running late,' what does 'if' introduce?

    Answer: A condition

    'If' introduces a condition for calling.

  7. Read: 'The shop sells fruit, vegetables, and bread.' The word 'and' here is used to —

    Answer: Add items to a list

    'And' joins items together in a list.