B1 Reading Skills 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read: 'Although the hotel was small, it was very comfortable.' What does 'although' show?
- A reason
- A contrast (Correct answer)
- A result
- A choice
Correct answer: A contrast
'Although' introduces a contrast between small and comfortable.
Question 2: In 'She studied hard; therefore, she passed,' what does 'therefore' signal?
- A cause leading to a result (Correct answer)
- An example
- A contrast
- A condition
Correct answer: A cause leading to a result
'Therefore' shows that passing is the result of studying.
Question 3: Read: 'You can come with us, or you can stay here.' What does 'or' express?
- An addition
- A choice between options (Correct answer)
- A reason
- A time
Correct answer: A choice between options
'Or' presents two alternatives to choose from.
Question 4: In 'He was tired because he had worked all day,' what does 'because' give?
- A result
- A reason (Correct answer)
- A contrast
- A condition
Correct answer: A reason
'Because' introduces the reason he was tired.
Question 5: Read: 'First, mix the flour. Then, add the eggs.' What do 'first' and 'then' show?
- Reasons
- Order of steps (Correct answer)
- Contrasts
- Opinions
Correct answer: Order of steps
These words show the sequence of actions.
Question 6: In 'I'll call you if I'm running late,' what does 'if' introduce?
- A condition (Correct answer)
- A result
- An example
- A contrast
Correct answer: A condition
'If' introduces a condition for calling.
Question 7: Read: 'The shop sells fruit, vegetables, and bread.' The word 'and' here is used to —
- Show a contrast
- Add items to a list (Correct answer)
- Give a reason
- Express choice
Correct answer: Add items to a list
'And' joins items together in a list.
Read: 'Although the hotel was small, it was very comfortable.' What does 'although' show?