Level 3 Exam-Pattern Test — Connectors & Discourse Markers
8 Questions • 15 min • Chapter MCQ
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Question 1 of 8
Choose the best connector: 'The project was complex; ___ , the team completed it ahead of schedule.'
therefore
consequently
nonetheless
thus
Explanation: A contrast (complex but completed early) → 'nonetheless'.
Question 2 of 8
Spot the error: 'Despite of the rain, the match continued.'
Despite of → Despite
the rain is wrong
continued is wrong
no error
Explanation: 'despite' is not followed by 'of'.
Question 3 of 8
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
She studied; moreover she practised daily.
She studied; moreover, she practised daily.
She studied, moreover she practised daily.
She studied moreover; she practised daily.
Explanation: Semicolon before, comma after 'moreover'.
Question 4 of 8
Choose the connector that fits: 'He did not prepare; ___ , he failed the interview.'
however
nevertheless
hence
on the other hand
Explanation: Cause-effect → 'hence' (result).
Question 5 of 8
Fill in: 'Not only ___ he sing, but he also dances.'
did
does
do
has
Explanation: After fronted 'Not only', invert: 'Not only does he sing …'.
Question 6 of 8
Which connector wrongly suits the meaning? 'The food was delicious; ___ , the service was poor.'
however
on the other hand
nevertheless
therefore
Explanation: The link is contrast, so 'therefore' (result) is wrong.
Question 7 of 8
Rearrange and punctuate: 'cold / it / was / nevertheless / out / we / went / ;'
It was cold; nevertheless, we went out.
It was cold, nevertheless we went out.
It was cold nevertheless; we went out.
Nevertheless it was cold; we went out.
Explanation: Semicolon before 'nevertheless', comma after.
Question 8 of 8
Choose the most precise summary marker: 'The evidence is clear, the witnesses agree, and the timeline fits. ___ , he is guilty.'
For example
In contrast
In conclusion
Moreover
Explanation: A concluding statement uses 'In conclusion'.