Reading product reviews, use of but and because

The laptop is fast, but...

• it is expensive
• it is not quick.
• it is slow
• it is outdated

Answer explanation

The reviewer mentions a positive point (fast) and a contrasting negative point (heavy).

I love this phone because...

• it is old
• it is expensive
• it has a great camera
• it has a small screen.

Answer explanation

The reason given for loving the phone is its great camera.

The shoes are stylish, but...

• they are comfortable
• they are cheap
• they are big
• they are new

Answer explanation

The reviewer mentions a positive point (stylish) and a contrasting negative point (uncomfortable).

She likes the design, but...

• not the size
• is not the color
• the material
• the price

Answer explanation

The reviewer likes the design but dislikes the color.

"The camera quality is excellent, but the battery doesn't last long." What is the reviewer saying?

• The camera is bad, but the battery is good
• The camera is good, but the battery is bad
• Both the camera and battery are bad
• Both the camera and battery are good

Answer explanation

The reviewer is highlighting a good point (camera quality) and a bad point (battery life).

"This phone is very affordable because it is last year's model." What does the reviewer mean?

• The phone is new and expensive
• The phone is old and expensive
• The phone is old and cheap
• The phone is new and cheap

Answer explanation

The reviewer explains that the phone is affordable because it is an older model.

"I love the sound quality of these headphones, but they are uncomfortable to wear." What is the main issue?

• The headphones are comfortable, but sound bad
• The headphones are uncomfortable, but sound good
• The headphones are cheap and bad
• The headphones are good and cheap

Answer explanation

The reviewer likes the sound quality but finds the headphones uncomfortable to wear.

"The book has an interesting story, but the characters are not well developed." What is the reviewer saying?

• The story and characters are interesting
• The story is bad, but the characters are interesting
• The story is interesting, but the characters are not
• The story and characters are both bad

Answer explanation

The reviewer finds the story interesting but thinks the characters are poorly developed.

"This laptop is lightweight, making it easy to carry, but it overheats quickly." What is the main problem?

• The laptop is heavy and hot
• The laptop is lightweight but gets hot
• The laptop is cool and heavy
• The laptop is cool and light

Answer explanation

The reviewer appreciates the lightweight aspect but is concerned about it overheating.

"The restaurant has great service, but the food is mediocre." What does the reviewer think about the food?

• The food is excellent
• The food is bad
• The food is average
• The food is terrible

Answer explanation

The reviewer finds the service excellent but thinks the food is only average.