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CONJUNCTIONS & TRANSITIONS - TEST 1

    ENGLISH  11.  Dolphins are considered one of the smartest animals   16.  Music, ---- through rhythm, melody, ---- harmony, has
                                                             been an important part of culture for centuries, and it
            ---- their complicated social behaviour, problem-solving
            abilities, and advanced communication skills.
                                                             serves as a universal language that connects people.
            A) despite
            B) on behalf of                                  A) no sooner / than
                                                             B) neither / nor
            C) along with                                    C) hardly / when
            D) rather than                                   D) so / that
            E) thanks to                                     E) whether / or


        12.  ----  the  days  are  shorter  during  the  winter,  solar   17.  ---- the printing press was invented did widespread
            panels can continue to produce a valuable amount of   access to books become possible, and this development
            clean energy for homes.                          revolutionised the spread of information.

            A) In case                                       A) Hardly ever
            B) In order that                                 B) Much as
            C) Even though                                   C) Only when
            D) Now that                                      D) Being that
            E) As long as                                    E) Even if


        13.  Cappadocia offers ---- breathtaking landscapes through   18.  Advertisers use creative ideas, famous people, and
            hot-air balloon adventures ---- a glimpse into Türkiye’s   emotions  ----  creating  a  need  and  making  people
            rich history and culture.                        interested in the products or services they try to sell.
            A) neither / nor                                 A) in the absence of
            B) no sooner / than                              B) notwithstanding
            C) whether / or                                  C) according to
            D) not only / but also                           D) in pursuit of
            E) either / or                                   E) as opposed to


        14.  ---- an accident, many people choose to take public   19.  ---- popular belief, it is important to understand that
            transportation over driving their own vehicles.  bacteria, despite often being associated with harm,
                                                             actually have benefits for human digestion.
            A) By means of
                                                             A) Contrary to
            B) For fear of
                                                             B) Apart from
            C) In spite of
                                                             C) Similar to
            D) As a result of
                                                             D) In place of
            E) In terms of
                                                             E) In addition to


        15.  ----  Earth,  planets  generally  lack  habitable  solid   20.  Many  people  believe  that  communication  is  mostly
            surfaces due to extreme conditions like the intense   about words; ----, non-verbal cues and expressions
            heat of Mercury or the extreme cold of Neptune.  are much more important than words.
            A) With the exception of                         A) what’s more
            B) In favour of                                  B) hence
            C) Together with                                 C) in other words
            D) Such as                                       D) in fact
            E) Besides                                       E) similarly





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