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

Answer

'Consequently' signals that the result (passing) directly follows from the cause (studying).

Question 2

Which sentence uses 'despite' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Despite being tired, she finished the report.

Answer

'Despite' must be followed by a noun phrase or gerund, not a clause introduced by 'that' or a bare subject.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

furthermore

Answer

'Furthermore' adds a second benefit to the first, showing accumulation of positive outcomes.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Nonetheless

Answer

'Nonetheless' introduces a result that is surprising given the preceding statement (little experience).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

'Because of' should be 'Because'

Answer

'Because of' is a preposition followed by a noun phrase, not a subject-verb clause; use 'Because' to introduce a full clause.

(CELSA) Combined English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test