File 1B Grammar & Vocabulary

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

Which of the following options would you cross out

Laila’s mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. ___________ Laila couldn’t help liking her.

• However

• Nevertheless

• Consequently

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

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We left at dawn ____________

avoid the rush hour traffic.

• because of

• in order to

• so as to

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

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Sales figures have fallen drastically __________ the recession.

• due to

• because

• owing to

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

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The workers covered the furniture with sheets __________ splash it with paint.

• so as not to

• not to

• in order not to

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

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After his accident my brother sold his car ________ he couldn’t afford the insurance

• as

• since

• because of

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

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We take full responsibility for the error and nevertheless / consequently / therefore wish to offer vou a full refund.

• nevertheless

• consequently

• therefore

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

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I agreed to help at the store although / in case / even though I didn’t feel like it.

• although

• in case

• even though

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

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I agreed to help ________ I didn't feel like it.

• although

• in case

• even though

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

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_________________ being the better player, Ahmet lost the match.

• In spite of

• Even though

• Despite

GRAMMAR discourse markers (1): CONNECTORS

Which of the following options would you cross out

We accept full responsibility for the mistake and __________ wish to offer you a full refund.

• nevertheless

• consequently

• therefore