Connectors for Argumentation – English Quiz

1. Choose the best connector to complete the sentence: "The defendant was absent; ______, the trial was postponed."

• A. nevertheless

• B. consequently

• C. although

• D. in contrast

2. Select the connector that best shows contrast:

• A. similarly

• B. for example

• C. however

• D. because

3. Which sentence uses the connector "therefore" correctly?

• A. He missed the deadline; therefore, the case was dismissed.

• B. The hearing was long, therefore it was boring.

• C. The lawyer presented solid evidence, therefore the jury ignored it.

• D. He was tired; therefore he went on working.

4. Complete the sentence logically: "He didn’t study for the exam. _______, he failed."
A. Moreover

• A. Moreover

• B. As a result

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  C. Nevertheless

• D. Instead

5. What connector best completes the sentence: "The witness was nervous; ______, her answers were unclear."

• A. otherwise

• B. thus

• C. but

• D. even though