CELSA Grammatical Connectors 3

Question 1

Select the subordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence: '_______ the deadline passes, we cannot accept any more submissions.'

Accepted Answer

Once

Answer

'Once' indicates that the restriction begins at the moment the deadline passes.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'either … or'?

Accepted Answer

Either you come early, or you will miss the bus.

Answer

In correlative constructions, 'either … or' connects parallel clauses with matching verb forms.

Question 3

Choose the best connector: 'The experiment failed the first time. _______, the team modified the formula and tried again.'

Accepted Answer

As a result

Answer

'As a result' introduces the team's response as a direct consequence of the experiment's failure.

Question 4

Which option correctly uses 'whereas' to show contrast?

Accepted Answer

Dogs are loyal, whereas cats are often independent.

Answer

'Whereas' draws a direct contrast between two comparable ideas — loyalty versus independence.

Question 5

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence using a conjunctive adverb:

Accepted Answer

She was hungry; however, she skipped lunch.

Answer

A conjunctive adverb between two independent clauses requires a semicolon before it and a comma after it.

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