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CONJUNCTIONS & TRANSITIONS - TEST (1)

11. Dolphins are considered one of the smartest 16. Music, ---- through rhythm, melody, ---- harmony,
animals ---- their complicated social behaviour, has been an important part of culture for
problem-solving abilities, and advanced centuries, and it serves as a universal language
communication skills. that connects people.
A) despite A) no sooner / than
B) on behalf of 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
panels can continue to produce a valuable widespread access to books become possible,
amount of clean energy for homes. and this development revolutionised the spread
of information.
A) In case
B) In order that A) Hardly ever
C) Even though B) Much as
D) Now that C) Only when
E) As long as D) Being that
E) Even if

13. Cappadocia offers ---- breathtaking landscapes 18. Advertisers use creative ideas, famous people,
through hot-air balloon adventures ---- a glimpse and emotions ---- creating a need and making
into Türkiye’s rich history and culture. people interested in the products or services they

A) neither / nor try to sell.
B) no sooner / than A) in the absence of
C) whether / or B) notwithstanding
D) not only / but also C) according to
E) either / or D) in pursuit of
E) as opposed to

14. ---- an accident, many people choose to take 19. ---- popular belief, it is important to understand
public transportation over driving their own that bacteria, despite often being associated with
vehicles. 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 about words; ----, non-verbal cues and expressions
intense heat of Mercury or the extreme cold of are much more important than words.
Neptune. A) what’s more

A) With the exception of B) hence
B) In favour of C) in other words
C) Together with D) in fact
D) Such as E) similarly
E) Besides

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