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1.

Running can make people more aware of their physical surroundings, such as the scent of honeysuckle or the changing moods of the trees.

a)

addition

b)

illustration/example

c)

contrast

d)

cause and effect

2.

Residents complain bitterly about potholes in the streets and sloppy trash pick-up, yet these same people resist paying higher taxes for the improvement of these services.

a)

Time

b)

comparison

c)

contrast

d)

illustrative/example

3.

A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.

a)

addition

b)

time

c)

comparison

d)

cause and effect

4.

There are ways you can make boring task more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.

a)

contrast

b)

illustration/ example

c)

comparison

d)

cause and effect

5.

The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag, tearing it. Then she shrugged her shoulders and said, "I guess you'll have to carry the bag from the bottom."

a)

Time

b)

contrast

c)

comparison

d)

illustration/example

6.

I lost my keys. , I later found them under the table.

a)

In fact

b)

However

c)

For example

d)

Likewise

7.

John forgot to study for the test. , he got a very low grade.

a)

Similarly

b)

Of course

c)

Furthermore

d)

Consequently

8.

Our teacher was sick. , she was absent yesterday.

a)

Even though

b)

Likewise

c)

As a result

d)

Finally

9.

Susan is here. Sam is here. I'm here. , we're all here.

a)

As an illustration

b)

In short

c)

Further

d)

For this purpose

10.

I was sick so I didn't study for the test; , I got a very low grade.

a)

first

b)

despite

c)

therefore

d)

indeed

11.

Smoking is unhealthy. , it is an expensive habit.

a)

Moreover

b)

Firstly

c)

On the other hand

d)

In conclusion

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Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

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