B1 Reading Skills 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A contrast

Answer

'Although' introduces a contrast between small and comfortable.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A cause leading to a result

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

A choice between options

Answer

'Or' presents two alternatives to choose from.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A reason

Answer

'Because' introduces the reason he was tired.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Order of steps

Answer

These words show the sequence of actions.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test