CELSA Grammatical Connectors 2

Question 1

Choose the connector that best expresses a cause-and-effect relationship: 'He studied for weeks; _______, he passed the exam with high marks.'

Accepted Answer

consequently

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nevertheless

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whereas

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although

Question 2

Which sentence uses 'despite' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Despite being tired, she finished the report.

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Despite she was tired, she finished the report.

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Despite of the rain, we held the picnic.

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Despite that it rained, we held the picnic.

Question 3

Select the best connector: 'The new policy reduces costs; _______, it improves employee morale.'

Accepted Answer

furthermore

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however

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otherwise

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yet

Question 4

Which word correctly introduces a concession? 'She had very little experience. _______, she got the job.'

Accepted Answer

Nonetheless

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Therefore

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Accordingly

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Hence

Question 5

Identify the error: 'Because of the store was closed, we went elsewhere.'

Accepted Answer

'Because of' should be 'Because'

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'was closed' should be 'closed'

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'we went' should be 'we have gone'

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No error; the sentence is correct.

Question 6

Choose the correct sentence using 'not only … but also':

Accepted Answer

She not only sings but also dances.

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Not only she sings but also dances.

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She not only sings but also she dances.

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Not only does she sings but also dances.

Question 7

Which connector shows contrast between two independent clauses joined by a semicolon? 'Maria prefers classical music; _______, her brother listens only to jazz.'

Accepted Answer

by contrast

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similarly

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accordingly

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moreover