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  1. Which connective best shows contrast?

    Answer: However

    'However' is a contrastive connective used to introduce a point that contradicts or qualifies what was previously stated.

  2. In a formal letter, which salutation is correct when you do not know the recipient's name?

    Answer: Dear Sir/Madam,

    'Dear Sir/Madam,' is the correct formal salutation when the recipient's name is unknown.

  3. What is the effect of using short sentences in a narrative?

    Answer: They create rhythm and urgency

    Short sentences speed up the pace and create a sense of urgency or tension in narrative writing.

  4. Which word is an antonym of 'benevolent'?

    Answer: Malevolent

    'Benevolent' means well-meaning and generous; 'malevolent' means having or showing a wish to do evil — they are antonyms.

  5. What does 'coherence' mean in writing?

    Answer: Ideas flowing logically and smoothly

    Coherence in writing means ideas are logically connected and flow smoothly, making the text easy to follow.

  6. Which sentence contains a relative clause?

    Answer: The book that I borrowed is interesting.

    'That I borrowed' is a relative clause modifying 'the book', introduced by the relative pronoun 'that'.

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