Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1The phone is cheap; ..............., its battery life is poor.
Wrong!
"However" introduces a contrast with the first sentence; the low cost is opposite to the weak battery life.
2The class started late; ..............., several students missed the bus.
Wrong!
"as a result" shows that the class starting late caused the students to miss the bus.
3............... the report was long, it was easy to read.
Wrong!
"Although" introduces a surprising contrast: the report was long, but it was easy to read.
4We chose the smaller room ............... it was quieter.
Wrong!
"because" gives the reason why they chose the smaller room.
5The children played outside ............... the heavy rain.
Wrong!
"despite" means the heavy rain did not stop them from playing.
6The hotel rooms were clean; ..............., the staff were friendly.
Wrong!
"In addition" adds another positive point about the hotel.
7Regular exercise can be simple; ..............., you can walk or cycle to work.
Wrong!
"For example" introduces specific activities that support the general idea.
8............... you book early, you will get a discount.
Wrong!
"If" introduces the condition for getting a discount.
9The course is useful and affordable; ..............., I recommend it to new employees.
Wrong!
"In conclusion" introduces a final opinion based on the previous points.
10Online lessons are flexible, ............... classroom lessons allow face-to-face discussion.
Wrong!
"while" compares two different situations: online lessons are flexible, but classroom lessons allow face-to-face discussion.
11The meeting was cancelled ............... the train strike.
Wrong!
"because of" gives the reason why the meeting was cancelled.
12The plan will save money; ..............., it will reduce waste.
Wrong!
"Moreover" adds a second reason to support the same argument.
Answers
- The phone is cheap; However , its battery life is poor.
- The class started late; as a result , several students missed the bus.
- Although the report was long, it was easy to read.
- We chose the smaller room because it was quieter.
- The children played outside despite the heavy rain.
- The hotel rooms were clean; In addition , the staff were friendly.
- Regular exercise can be simple; For example , you can walk or cycle to work.
- If you book early, you will get a discount.
- The course is useful and affordable; In conclusion , I recommend it to new employees.
- Online lessons are flexible, while classroom lessons allow face-to-face discussion.
- The meeting was cancelled because of the train strike.
- The plan will save money; Moreover , it will reduce waste.
