Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1The first solution seems cheap; ..............., it would cost more in the long term.
Wrong!
"However" shows contrast between the two clauses.
2Many cities are improving public transport. ..............., some have added more bike lanes.
Wrong!
"For example" introduces a specific illustration of the general idea.
3The roads were icy all night. ..............., several schools closed in the morning.
Wrong!
"As a result" introduces the consequence of the earlier cause.
4The plan is affordable and practical. ..............., it would create new jobs.
Wrong!
"In addition" adds another supporting point.
5............... living in a city offers convenience, it can also be noisy and crowded.
Wrong!
"Although" introduces a contrast before the main clause.
6..............., stricter recycling laws could reduce waste and improve public health.
Wrong!
"In conclusion" signals that the writer is giving a final summary.
7............... the course was difficult, most students completed it successfully.
Wrong!
"Although" introduces a contrast before the main clause.
8The evidence is limited; ..............., we should be cautious about making strong claims.
Wrong!
"Therefore" shows a logical result based on the evidence.
9Online courses can save time. ..............., they often cost less than traditional classes.
Wrong!
"Similarly" shows that the second idea is comparable to the first one.
10The software is expensive. ..............., many small businesses still choose it because it is reliable.
Wrong!
"Despite this" refers to the previous problem and introduces an unexpected result.
11City residents usually use public transport more often. ..............., people in rural areas often rely on cars.
Wrong!
"In contrast" highlights a difference between the two groups.
12............... the survey included only 20 people, the results should be interpreted carefully.
Wrong!
"Since" gives the reason in the sentence.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The first solution seems cheap; However, it would cost more in the long term.
- Many cities are improving public transport. For example, some have added more bike lanes.
- The roads were icy all night. As a result, several schools closed in the morning.
- The plan is affordable and practical. In addition, it would create new jobs.
- Although living in a city offers convenience, it can also be noisy and crowded.
- In conclusion, stricter recycling laws could reduce waste and improve public health.
- Although the course was difficult, most students completed it successfully.
- The evidence is limited; Therefore, we should be cautious about making strong claims.
- Online courses can save time. Similarly, they often cost less than traditional classes.
- The software is expensive. Despite this, many small businesses still choose it because it is reliable.
- City residents usually use public transport more often. In contrast, people in rural areas often rely on cars.
- Since the survey included only 20 people, the results should be interpreted carefully.
