Online Test — Connectors & Discourse Markers
12 Questions • 15 min • Chapter MCQ
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Question 1 of 12
Which shows contrast?
moreover
however
because
so
Explanation: 'however' = contrast.
Question 2 of 12
Which shows reason?
therefore
because
moreover
finally
Explanation: 'because' = reason.
Question 3 of 12
Which shows result?
although
however
as a result
besides
Explanation: 'as a result' = result.
Question 4 of 12
Which shows addition?
but
furthermore
because
though
Explanation: 'furthermore' adds information.
Question 5 of 12
Correct: 'It rained; ___ , we stayed in.'
moreover
therefore
however
for example
Explanation: Result → 'therefore'.
Question 6 of 12
Which pair is wrong?
if … then
because … so
not only … but also
either … or
Explanation: Don't pair 'because' with 'so'.
Question 7 of 12
'In short' is a marker of:
contrast
summary
result
addition
Explanation: It signals a summary.
Question 8 of 12
Punctuate: 'He is rich however he is sad.'
He is rich, however he is sad.
He is rich; however, he is sad.
He is rich however; he is sad.
He is rich; however he is sad,
Explanation: Semicolon before, comma after 'however'.
Question 9 of 12
Which fits? 'Sports, ___ football and tennis, build teamwork.'
therefore
such as
however
in short
Explanation: Illustration → 'such as'.
Question 10 of 12
Sequence marker:
finally
however
because
moreover
Explanation: 'finally' shows sequence.
Question 11 of 12
Choose: 'Although he was poor, ___ he was generous.'
but
yet
(nothing needed)
so
Explanation: 'Although' already contrasts; no extra connector is needed.
Question 12 of 12
Which shows result?
consequently
besides
for instance
though
Explanation: 'consequently' shows a result.