(R) 24 Mar 23 P6 Grammar

Name

GenieAsk Class (eg: P6AA, P6AH)

You should take a taxi now. ________, you will arrive late.

• Consequently

• Otherwise

• If

• However

Answer explanation

Otherwise - in circumstances different from those present or considered.

Jane was not thirsty ______, she drank up a bottle of water.

• however

• otherwise

• if

• unless

Answer explanation

However = used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously

Mrs Lim wanted to understand why did Lucas do badly for his examinations. _______ to do so, she needs to get back all his papers.

• So that

• For

• In order to

• As a result

Answer explanation

In order to = show the effect of something.

You need to wake up now _______ you want to be late for school.

• unless

• if

• but

• yet

Answer explanation

Unless = except if

_____ Joe completed his work, he may go to the playground.

• Unless

• Though

• However

• Since

Answer explanation

Since = for the reason that; because

_____ her poor attitude, she did not get the promotion she wanted.

• In spite of

• Owing to

• Other than

• Regardless of

Answer explanation

Owing to = because of

______ the shortage of funds, the plan to build a new library is cancelled.

• Even though

• Since

• Due to

• Despite

Answer explanation

Due to = gives a reason after as to why something is done/not done

_____ Harry's sister passed her driving test on her first attempt, Harry had to attempt it 3 times before he passed his.

• Despite

• Although

• Apart from

• Hence

Answer explanation

Although = however; but