Globalization

Respuesta correcta: D) due to

• A) because"Because" must be followed by a full clause with a subject and a verb, but the blank is followed by the noun phrase "the reduction of tariffs and transport costs".
• B) as"As" either introduces a clause or means "in the role of"; neither sense connects a noun phrase as the cause of the increase.
• C) so thatIncorrect meaning (purpose).
• D) due toCorrect. Followed by a noun phrase to show cause.

Respuesta correcta: A) so that

• A) so thatCorrect purpose connector followed by a clause.
• B) in orderNeeds 'to'.
• C) for"Because of" states a cause, but studying languages here is done for a purpose, and it is not followed by the clause a cause would need.
• D) because of"Because of" is a causal preposition followed by a noun; the sentence expresses purpose, not a reason that already existed.

Respuesta correcta: B) Consequently

• A) However"However" introduces a contrast, but the second clause is a result of the first one, not a contrast with it.
• B) ConsequentlyCorrect result connector.
• C) Moreover"Moreover" adds information, while the sentence needs a connector that draws a consequence from the closing businesses.
• D) DespiteIncorrect preposition.

Respuesta correcta: B) since

• A) so as toNeeds an infinitive.
• B) sinceCorrect reason connector (synonym of 'because').
• C) owing toNeeds a noun phrase.
• D) for fear of"For fear of" expresses a reason for avoiding something, but the sentence states the goal the nomads are travelling for.

Respuesta correcta: C) in order to

• A) so thatNeeds a full clause.
• B) with a view toNeeds a gerund.
• C) in order toCorrect purpose connector followed by an infinitive.
• D) because"Because" introduces a reason, but the clause after it states a purpose: what the regulations are meant to achieve.

Respuesta correcta: D) Accordingly

• A) Furthermore"Furthermore" adds new information, but the investors' caution is a consequence of the unstable market.
• B) Nevertheless"Nevertheless" introduces a contrast, while the clause states what follows from the instability.
• C) Likewise"Likewise" links two similar statements, and there is no earlier point here to be similar to.
• D) AccordinglyCorrect formal result connector.

Respuesta correcta: D) on account of

• A) dueNeeds 'to'.
• B) becauseNeeds a full clause.
• C) so as to"So as to" needs an infinitive, but the blank is followed by the noun "its failure to comply".
• D) on account ofCorrect formal reason connector followed by a noun phrase.

Respuesta correcta: A) with a view to

• A) with a view toCorrect formal purpose connector followed by a gerund.
• B) so as to"So as to" requires an infinitive, but the blank is followed by the gerund "improving".
• C) in order to"In order to" also requires an infinitive after it, and "improving" is a gerund, so the connector does not fit.
• D) since"Since" introduces a reason, while the sentence states the purpose of adopting the greener practices.

Respuesta correcta: D) Thus

• A) HoweverCorrect contrast, but B is more specific for result.
• B) Moreover"Moreover" adds extra information to what came before, while the sentence needs a connector that draws a consequence from the mixed results.
• C) Provided"Provided" introduces a condition and needs a full clause with a subject and verb, so it cannot link the result stated here.
• D) ThusCorrect formal result connector.

Respuesta correcta: D) pervasive / that

• A) much / that'Much' is for quantity, 'pervasive' (adj) fits here.
• B) pervasive / as"As" cannot open the result clause of a "so ... that" structure; that role belongs to "that".
• C) such / that'Such' needs a noun phrase.
• D) pervasive / thatCorrect 'So + adjective + that' structure for result.

Respuesta correcta: C) insofar as

• A) because of"Because of" gives a plain cause with a noun phrase; the connector expected in this formal register also signals extent, which is what "insofar as" does.
• B) owing to"Owing to" marks a straightforward cause and carries none of the formal, qualified tone the sentence uses here.
• C) insofar asCorrect formal reason/extent connector.
• D) so as to"So as to" expresses purpose and needs an infinitive, so it cannot introduce the reason clause that follows.

Respuesta correcta: C) Much as / that

• A) Since / as"Since" placed first would be read as giving a reason, and "as" cannot serve as the second half of a concession paired with a result.
• B) Even if / so"Even if" introduces a hypothetical condition, and "so" cannot open the result half of this structure after the concession.
• C) Much as / thatCorrect sophisticated concession + result structure.
• D) Although / then"Although" is a valid concessive, but "then" cannot function as the result connector that completes this sentence.