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Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It's Jane's birthday. ________, she buys fruit and vegetables at the green grocer's.

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

After that

d)

And

2.

Lifting loads that are too heavy, sitting incorrectly, and doing repetitive work for long periods of time are typical causes of such injuries. _____________, a rapidly growing area of ill health relates to mental health problems such as stress and anxiety.

a)

Finally

b)

Then

c)

Second

d)

And

3.

In the afternoon, she ________ prepares a big round cake.

a)

too

b)

before

c)

after that

d)

also

4.

In the evening, her friends ________ cousins come with many presents.

a)

with

b)

and

c)

so

d)

for

5.

The child didn’t get any medical attention. ________, she died soon after.

a)

To sum up

b)

As a result

c)

In general

6.

__________, I would like to welcome you all to the conference today.

a)

Conclusion

b)

A result

c)

Firstly

7.

I've always known Caroline as a mean person. __________ , she lent me $10 yesterday without me having to ask twice!

a)

Firstly

b)

As a result

c)

However

8.

I don't want to go to the football game. Football bores me and I don't want to pay $40 for a ticket. _______, look at the weather! All that rain!

a)

Besides

b)

However

c)

Addition

9.

Roger works very hard to help his parents. _________, he’s also a good student.

a)

On the other hand

b)

But

c)

In addition

d)

Furthermore

10.

We’d better find a solution for this problem quickly. ______ our customers will lose faith in us.

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

Still

d)

Otherwise

11.

She was unable to walk for several months _____________ is still in pain and using a stick almost a year later.

a)

with

b)

and

c)

so

d)

for

12.

A nurse is unable to drive _____________ sit down for long periods and is awaiting an operation.

a)

too

b)

before

c)

or

d)

also

13.

A long-established company has lost some good employees recently _____________ they found it impossible to balance their working lives with the demands of their family life.

a)

because

b)

currently

c)

as with

d)

however

14.

There is _____________ no flexitime, very few part-time jobs, and only one male employee has taken paternity leave to look after his child due to the negative feeling about such practices.

a)

currently

b)

before

c)

or

d)

also

15.

An editor has developed severe pain in his arm. He finds his workstation inappropriate _____________ wants new furniture.

a)

currently

b)

before

c)

or

d)

and

16.

_____________ your contribution to our organization, you can expect a role that offers considerable variety and a chance to pursue your ambitions with the company both nationwide and internationally.

a)

Besides

b)

However

c)

Addition

d)

In return

17.

We are _____________ seeking people with previous customer service experience, who can work flexible shifts.

a)

currently

b)

before

c)

or

d)

and

18.

The job involves dealing with our customers at the airport, giving advice, recommending products, _____________ offering travel tips ...

a)

currently

b)

before

c)

but

d)

and

19.

New research has revealed that many employees don’t appreciate their benefits or know their value in monetary terms, _____________ the fact that 90% of employers believe such benefits are essential to both attract and keep staff.

a)

despite

b)

before

c)

but

d)

and

20.

QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?

Not only do HR professionals contribute to business viability and success through the strategic management of human capital, but the profession itself continues to increase its stature as a career choice.

a)

oposição de ideias

b)

adição de ideias

c)

justificativa

d)

conclusão

21.

QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?

It also gives you an overview of the types of professional positions available so you can make the best career choice for your interests, knowledge, skills and abilities.

a)

oposição de ideias

b)

adição de ideias

c)

justificativa

d)

conclusão

22.

QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?

HR is also more involved in improving the organization’s workforce by recommending processes, approaches and business solutions to management.

a)

oposição de ideias

b)

adição de ideias

c)

justificativa

d)

conclusão

23.

QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?

In small companies, HR Generalists perform all relevant tasks, whereas in larger companies HR professionals could specialize in certain areas, e.g. sourcing and hiring, compensation and benefits, HR operations.

a)

oposição de ideias

b)

adição de ideias

c)

exemplificação

d)

conclusão

24.

QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?

However, an analytics platform that comes pre-built to answer the questions that map to business strategy can help leaders get the answers they need–without having to wait for a data analyst to run and interpret a report.

a)

oposição de ideias

b)

adição de ideias

c)

exemplificação

d)

conclusão

25.

QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?

2020 has not been a banner year for us. In January I nearly died, so motherhood has a deeper resonance than ever before and I am even more determined to focus on the now and not to a future that is uncertain in every way.

a)

oposição de ideias

b)

adição de ideias

c)

exemplificação

d)

ênfase