The connector that contrasts two ideas of equal weight.
The route was long, ___ the views from the top were unforgettable.
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Respuesta correcta: A)but
💡 Explicación
But and although do the same job with a different weight. But gives both ideas equal emphasis, while although makes the second one less important.
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Respuesta correcta: A)but
A)butCorrect! But contrasts two complete statements that are both true and equally important.
B)becauseBecause gives a reason, and the views are not the cause of the long route.
C)soSo gives a result, and the views did not follow from the length of the route.
D)andAnd simply adds, whereas the sentence sets the two ideas against each other.
💡 Explicación
But and although do the same job with a different weight. But gives both ideas equal emphasis, while although makes the second one less important.
Pregunta 2
Pregunta 2 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that makes the second idea less important than the first.
___ it was raining heavily, the match went ahead.
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Respuesta correcta: B)Although
💡 Explicación
Although, though, even though and while all introduce a concession. They signal that the second idea is true but less important than the first.
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Respuesta correcta: B)Although
A)BecauseBecause gives a reason, and the rain is not what caused the match to go ahead.
B)AlthoughCorrect! Although introduces the concession and makes it less important than the main clause.
C)HoweverHowever needs a full clause after it, and a bare clause after it is not a correct use in this position.
D)SoSo introduces a result, and the sentence gives no result of the rain.
💡 Explicación
Although, though, even though and while all introduce a concession. They signal that the second idea is true but less important than the first.
Pregunta 3
Pregunta 3 · D2Bloom: Apply
The connector that gives a result.
She studied for hours, ___ she passed with the highest mark.
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Respuesta correcta: C)so
💡 Explicación
So, therefore and as a result all signal consequence. The first clause is the cause and the second is what followed from it.
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Respuesta correcta: C)so
A)butBut would contrast the two clauses, and the second is a result of the first rather than an opposite idea.
B)orOr introduces a choice or an alternative, and there is no choice being offered.
C)soCorrect! So introduces the result that follows from what came before.
D)becauseBecause gives a reason and would need to introduce the first clause instead.
💡 Explicación
So, therefore and as a result all signal consequence. The first clause is the cause and the second is what followed from it.
Pregunta 4
Pregunta 4 · D3Bloom: Apply
The contrastive adverb used with a full stop or a comma.
The exam was difficult. ___, most students passed.
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Respuesta correcta: D)However
💡 Explicación
However, therefore and otherwise are adverbs rather than conjunctions. They are followed by a comma or a full stop and then a new statement.
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Respuesta correcta: D)However
A)AlthoughAlthough introduces a subordinate clause, and there is no second clause to attach it to here.
B)ThereforeTherefore signals a result, but the second statement is the opposite of what the first suggests.
C)OtherwiseOtherwise introduces an alternative that would happen instead, which is not the relationship here.
D)HoweverCorrect! However is a connector word and needs punctuation around it when it stands between two sentences.
💡 Explicación
However, therefore and otherwise are adverbs rather than conjunctions. They are followed by a comma or a full stop and then a new statement.
Pregunta 5
Pregunta 5 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that gives a reason at the start of a sentence.
___ we left early, we missed the last bus.
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Respuesta correcta: A)Because
💡 Explicación
Because, since and as introduce a reason. Since and as are lighter than because and are common in speech and in informal writing.
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Respuesta correcta: A)Because
A)BecauseCorrect! Because introduces the reason and takes a full clause after it.
B)AlthoughAlthough introduces a concession, and leaving early is the reason rather than a contrast.
C)UnlessUnless introduces a condition and needs a main clause, which this sentence does not have.
D)OtherwiseOtherwise introduces an alternative outcome and cannot stand as the only clause in a sentence.
💡 Explicación
Because, since and as introduce a reason. Since and as are lighter than because and are common in speech and in informal writing.
Pregunta 6
Pregunta 6 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that presents two options of equal value.
We can travel by bus ___ by plane.
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Respuesta correcta: B)or
💡 Explicación
Or presents alternatives, and either is the word that introduces the first of them. Either and or work as a pair in formal writing.
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Respuesta correcta: B)or
A)butBut contrasts, and these two options are not opposed to each other.
B)orCorrect! Or presents the second of two alternatives.
C)andAnd would suggest both are used together, and the sentence offers a choice.
D)soSo introduces a result, and no result is being reported.
💡 Explicación
Or presents alternatives, and either is the word that introduces the first of them. Either and or work as a pair in formal writing.
Pregunta 7
Pregunta 7 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that signals a surprising contrast.
___ he had studied for weeks, he still made several mistakes.
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Respuesta correcta: C)Even though
💡 Explicación
Even though and despite are the strongest contrast connectors. The stronger they are, the more unexpected the following result sounds.
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Respuesta correcta: C)Even though
A)Even soEven so is an adverb that needs a full stop before it, and it cannot take a clause in this position.
B)BecauseBecause would make the studying the cause of the mistakes, which reverses the logic.
C)Even thoughCorrect! Even though highlights the contrast and suggests the result was unexpected.
D)UnlessUnless introduces a condition, and no conditional structure exists in the sentence.
💡 Explicación
Even though and despite are the strongest contrast connectors. The stronger they are, the more unexpected the following result sounds.
Pregunta 8
Pregunta 8 · D3Bloom: Apply
The preposition form of contrast, which needs a noun phrase.
___ the cost of the trip, the students decided to go by bus.
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Respuesta correcta: D)Despite
💡 Explicación
Despite and although do the same job in different grammatical ways. Despite takes a noun phrase, and although takes a clause.
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Respuesta correcta: D)Despite
A)Despite ofOf cannot follow despite, and that is one of the classic errors in this structure.
B)AlthoughAlthough is a conjunction and needs a clause, and the sentence has a noun phrase instead.
C)HoweverHowever is an adverb and cannot be followed by a noun phrase directly.
D)DespiteCorrect! Despite is a preposition and is followed by a noun phrase, not by a clause.
💡 Explicación
Despite and although do the same job in different grammatical ways. Despite takes a noun phrase, and although takes a clause.
Pregunta 9
Pregunta 9 · D3Bloom: Apply
The contrast conjunction used in a fixed phrase with a comparative.
The second test was much harder ___ the first one.
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Respuesta correcta: A)than
💡 Explicación
Than compares two different things, while as and like compare two things that are presented as similar or equal.
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Respuesta correcta: A)than
A)thanCorrect! Than introduces the second element of a comparison and contrasts the two things directly.
B)thenThen refers to time, and the sentence is comparing two tests rather than their order.
C)thatThat introduces a clause or a noun, and it cannot follow a comparative.
D)asAs with a comparative marks equality, and the sentence states a clear difference.
💡 Explicación
Than compares two different things, while as and like compare two things that are presented as similar or equal.
Pregunta 10
Pregunta 10 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that introduces an unexpected result.
He arrived late, ___ he still got a good grade.
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Respuesta correcta: B)yet
💡 Explicación
Yet, still and nevertheless all point at an unexpected result. They are the classic alternatives to but, and they need a comma or a full stop around them.
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Respuesta correcta: B)yet
A)soSo would give a logical result, and a good grade does not follow from arriving late.
B)yetCorrect! Yet signals that the second clause was not the expected outcome.
C)becauseBecause introduces a reason, and the sentence is not explaining why the grade was good.
D)orOr introduces an alternative, and there is no choice in the sentence.
💡 Explicación
Yet, still and nevertheless all point at an unexpected result. They are the classic alternatives to but, and they need a comma or a full stop around them.
Pregunta 11
Pregunta 11 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that compares two things as similar.
This restaurant is ___ cheap as the one near the market.
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Respuesta correcta: C)as
💡 Explicación
As plus adjective plus as and as plus adverb plus as both mark equality. The two halves must be parallel in their grammatical form.
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Respuesta correcta: C)as
A)thanThan marks a difference, and the sentence presents the two prices as equal.
B)soSo introduces a result, and no result is being reported.
C)asCorrect! As plus adjective plus as marks equality between two things.
D)enoughEnough has a different structure entirely, and it does not express comparison.
💡 Explicación
As plus adjective plus as and as plus adverb plus as both mark equality. The two halves must be parallel in their grammatical form.
Pregunta 12
Pregunta 12 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector used to correct something somebody has just said.
I thought the meeting was on Monday. ___, it has been moved to Thursday.
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Respuesta correcta: D)Actually
💡 Explicación
Actually and in fact both correct an assumption the listener was making. They are useful in speaking and in informal argument.
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Respuesta correcta: D)Actually
A)AnywayAnyway changes the subject rather than correcting what was said before.
B)OtherwiseOtherwise introduces an alternative outcome, and the correction is not a conditional consequence.
C)InsteadInstead signals a substitution, and the sentence is correcting a date rather than replacing an action.
D)ActuallyCorrect! Actually introduces a correction of what the listener believed.
💡 Explicación
Actually and in fact both correct an assumption the listener was making. They are useful in speaking and in informal argument.
Pregunta 13
Pregunta 13 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that adds a limiting point to an argument.
The plan is expensive. ___, it may save money in the long run.
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Respuesta correcta: A)However
💡 Explicación
A limiting connector concedes a point and then adds a qualification. It is weaker than a contradiction and stronger than a simple addition.
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Respuesta correcta: A)However
A)HoweverCorrect! However introduces a point that limits the first one without contradicting it.
B)OtherwiseOtherwise introduces an alternative that would happen instead, and no such alternative is given.
C)InsteadInstead signals a replacement, and the second statement adds to the first rather than replacing it.
D)ThereforeTherefore would draw a conclusion, and the sentence is qualifying rather than concluding.
💡 Explicación
A limiting connector concedes a point and then adds a qualification. It is weaker than a contradiction and stronger than a simple addition.
Pregunta 14
Pregunta 14 · D3Bloom: Apply
The conjunction that introduces a negative condition.
___ you book early, you will not get a cheaper fare.
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Respuesta correcta: B)Unless
💡 Explicación
Unless is the standard conditional negative in English. If you do not book early, you will not get a cheaper fare means exactly the same thing.
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Respuesta correcta: B)Unless
A)IfIf plus a positive clause would reverse the meaning, because the fare is cheaper when you book early.
B)UnlessCorrect! Unless plus a positive form means if plus not, which is what the sentence needs.
C)UntilUntil refers to time and needs a main clause about a duration or a point in time.
D)ThoughThough introduces a concession, and the sentence is stating a condition.
💡 Explicación
Unless is the standard conditional negative in English. If you do not book early, you will not get a cheaper fare means exactly the same thing.
Pregunta 15
Pregunta 15 · D4Bloom: Apply
The connector that says a thing is true in spite of a difficulty.
___ the delays, the team arrived in time for the final.
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Respuesta correcta: C)Despite
💡 Explicación
Despite, in spite of and notwithstanding all take a noun phrase. Note that despite never takes of after it.
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Respuesta correcta: C)Despite
A)Despite ofOf cannot follow despite, and the phrase despite of is always wrong.
B)In spite ofIn spite of is a correct phrase but is a three-word alternative, and the single word is the direct choice here.
C)DespiteCorrect! Despite is a preposition and takes the noun phrase the delays directly.
D)AlthoughAlthough needs a clause, and the sentence provides a noun phrase instead.
💡 Explicación
Despite, in spite of and notwithstanding all take a noun phrase. Note that despite never takes of after it.
Pregunta 16
Pregunta 16 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that introduces a comparison of two similar situations.
___ you study regularly, your results will improve quickly.
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Respuesta correcta: D)If
💡 Explicación
If introduces the first conditional when the condition is real and the result is likely. That combination is the standard exam pattern.
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Respuesta correcta: D)If
A)WhetherWhether introduces an indirect question or an alternative, and it cannot govern a result clause.
B)UnlessUnless plus a positive form would mean if you do not study, which is the opposite of the intended meaning.
C)AsAs can introduce a reason, and studying is being presented as a condition with a result.
D)IfCorrect! If plus present introduces a real condition, and the result is a probable future one.
💡 Explicación
If introduces the first conditional when the condition is real and the result is likely. That combination is the standard exam pattern.
Pregunta 17
Pregunta 17 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that changes the direction of an argument.
The film received good reviews. ___, I found it rather slow.
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Respuesta correcta: A)Nevertheless
💡 Explicación
Nevertheless, however and yet all express a contrast between two statements. Nevertheless is the most formal of the three.
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Respuesta correcta: A)Nevertheless
A)NeverthelessCorrect! Nevertheless contrasts a second statement that runs against the first.
B)ThereforeTherefore draws a conclusion, and the second statement goes against the first rather than following it.
C)FurthermoreFurthermore adds supporting information, and the second statement is opposite to the first.
D)AccordinglyAccordingly signals that something was done in response, and there is no such action in the sentence.
💡 Explicación
Nevertheless, however and yet all express a contrast between two statements. Nevertheless is the most formal of the three.
Pregunta 18
Pregunta 18 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector that adds extra information to an argument.
The course is expensive. ___, it includes all the materials you need.
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Respuesta correcta: B)Moreover
💡 Explicación
Moreover, furthermore, in addition and also all add a supporting point. They are the connectors of a developing argument rather than a contrast.
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Respuesta correcta: B)Moreover
A)NeverthelessNevertheless contradicts the first statement, and the second point supports the overall argument instead.
B)MoreoverCorrect! Moreover adds a further point in favour of the same point the sentence is making.
C)OtherwiseOtherwise introduces an alternative outcome, and no alternative is being described.
D)HoweverHowever qualifies or contradicts the first point, and the second point adds to it.
💡 Explicación
Moreover, furthermore, in addition and also all add a supporting point. They are the connectors of a developing argument rather than a contrast.
Pregunta 19
Pregunta 19 · D3Bloom: Apply
The connector used to state a conclusion from what has just been said.
The roads were closed and the trains were cancelled. ___, we had to drive the long way.
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Respuesta correcta: C)Therefore
💡 Explicación
Therefore, consequently and as a result all conclude an argument. The first clause gives the reason and the last gives what followed from it.
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Respuesta correcta: C)Therefore
A)OtherwiseOtherwise introduces an alternative, and the sentence is stating what did happen.
B)HoweverHowever would contrast the conclusion with the facts, and the conclusion agrees with them.
C)ThereforeCorrect! Therefore draws a conclusion that follows logically from the two facts before it.
D)InsteadInstead signals a substitution for something mentioned before, and there is nothing being replaced.
💡 Explicación
Therefore, consequently and as a result all conclude an argument. The first clause gives the reason and the last gives what followed from it.
Pregunta 20
Pregunta 20 · D4Bloom: Apply
The connector that introduces a specific example of a general point.
Many students work while studying. ___, my cousin combines a part-time job with a full course.
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Respuesta correcta: D)For example
💡 Explicación
For example, for instance and such as all introduce an illustration. The general point comes first, and the specific case follows it.
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Respuesta correcta: D)For example
A)ThereforeTherefore would draw a conclusion from the general statement, and the second clause is an illustration rather than a conclusion.
B)OtherwiseOtherwise introduces an alternative, and there is no alternative situation being described.
C)SimilarlySimilarly would add a second example, and the connector is already introducing the first one.
D)For exampleCorrect! For example introduces a particular case that illustrates the general statement before it.
💡 Explicación
For example, for instance and such as all introduce an illustration. The general point comes first, and the specific case follows it.
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