This week's focus — Connectors. Identify the logical relationship between the two parts of the sentence or between two sentences. Contrast? Use although/however. Cause? Use because/since. Result? Use therefore/consequently. Addition? Use in addition/furthermore. Condition? Use if/provided that/unless.
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------- the project was completed on time, the client was not entirely satisfied with the results.
(A) Because(B) Although(C) Therefore(D) Since
2
The conference was postponed ------- bad weather made travel to the venue impossible.
(A) although(B) however(C) because(D) therefore
3
Sales in the domestic market declined last year; -------, international revenue increased.
(A) because(B) since(C) although(D) however
4
The company will provide accommodation ------- employees are required to travel overnight.
(A) although(B) whenever(C) however(D) therefore
5
------- the deadline has passed, late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
(A) However(B) Although(C) Since(D) While
6
The new system is faster and more reliable; -------, training will be required.
(A) however(B) because(C) although(D) since
7
------- the renovation is complete, staff may return to the main office building.
(A) Unless(B) Although(C) Once(D) Despite
8
The proposal was approved ------- several concerns were raised about the budget.
(A) therefore(B) even though(C) because(D) so that
9
Employees must sign the confidentiality agreement; -------, they will not be granted system access.
(A) however(B) otherwise(C) therefore(D) in addition
10
The manager spoke quietly ------- not to disturb colleagues in the adjoining office.
(A) so as(B) although(C) because(D) however
11
------- the price increase, demand for the product has remained strong throughout the year.
(A) Although(B) Despite(C) However(D) Because
12
The new schedule will take effect next Monday, ------- the old timetable will remain valid until then.
(A) therefore(B) although(C) while(D) since
13
Please submit the form online ------- in person at the front desk before the closing date.
(A) or(B) but(C) so(D) because
14
------- its high cost, the new software has been widely adopted across the industry.
(A) Because of(B) In spite of(C) Since(D) As a result of
15
The event was cancelled ------- the organisers could not secure sufficient sponsorship.
(A) although(B) despite(C) because(D) however
16
All attendees are asked to register in advance ------- seating is limited at the venue.
(A) although(B) despite(C) however(D) as
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------- you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the support team.
(A) Despite(B) Should(C) Although(D) Despite
18
The training will proceed as scheduled ------- Mr. Kim is unable to attend.
(A) even if(B) because(C) so that(D) since
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The company has expanded rapidly; -------, it has maintained its high quality standards.
(A) therefore(B) however(C) nevertheless(D) because
20
------- submitting the application, candidates must attach two letters of recommendation.
(A) While(B) When(C) Although(D) Since
Q1B
Q2C
Q3D
Q4B
Q5C
Q6A
Q7C
Q8B
Q9B
Q10A
Q11B
Q12C
Q13A
Q14B
Q15C
Q16D
Q17B
Q18A
Q19C
Q20B
Q1 (B) Although — Although = contrast — project done, but client unhappy.
Q2 (C) because — because = reason/cause.
Q3 (D) however — However = contrast between two sentences (separated by semicolon).
Q4 (B) whenever — whenever = under the condition that / every time that.
Q5 (C) Since — Since = because/given that (the reason is already stated).
Q6 (A) however — however = but — the benefit is acknowledged, but there is a drawback.
Q7 (C) Once — once = after the point when — signals a condition becoming true.
Q8 (B) even though — even though = stronger form of 'although' — contrast.
Q9 (B) otherwise — otherwise = if not / or else — consequence of not acting.
Q10 (A) so as — so as not to = in order not to — purpose connector.
Q11 (B) Despite — Despite + noun phrase — 'Despite the price increase'. 'Although' needs a clause.
Q12 (C) while — while = simultaneous contrast — both things are true at the same time.
Q13 (A) or — or = alternative options.
Q14 (B) In spite of — In spite of + noun phrase = despite — contrast.
Q15 (C) because — because + clause = reason.
Q16 (D) as — as = because/since — gives the reason.
Q17 (B) Should — Should you have = If you have — formal inverted conditional.
Q18 (A) even if — even if = regardless of whether — the training happens either way.
Q19 (C) nevertheless — nevertheless = despite this / even so — contrast with previous sentence.
Q20 (B) When — when + gerund = at the time of doing — common TOEIC instruction format.