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CONJUNCTIONS & TRANSITIONS - TEST (2)


        11.  ---- many look forward to every August to observe   16.  ---- does the documentary explore the historical
            the Perseid meteor shower, urban light pollution and   context of the era, ---- it searches the personal stories
            weather conditions can prevent the experience.    of those who lived through it.
            A) Since                                          A) Both / and
            B) Now that                                       B) Whether / or
            C) Lest                                           C) Either / or
            D) In order that                                  D) So / that
            E) Although                                       E) Not only / but also






        12.  ---- previous designs valued aesthetics more, modern   17.  The study highlights the environmental impact of
            architects prioritise green building practices to   pollution; ----, it proposes practical solutions for
            develop environmentally friendly structures.      sustainable waste management.
            A) Even if                                        A) moreover
            B) Being that                                     B) however
            C) In case                                        C) therefore
            D) While                                          D) instead
            E) As                                             E) as a result



        13.  The ideal vitamin D level is ---- standardised ----   18.  ---- its unique architectural design and innovative
            similar across nations, as it depends on factors like   features, the building has become an iconic
            age, genetics, geographic location, and health.   landmark in the city’s skyline.
            A) both / and                                     A) Despite
            B) not only / but also                            B) Contrary to
            C) neither / nor                                  C) Instead of
            D) whether / or                                   D) Due to
            E) either / or                                    E) Regardless of




        14.  Preserving cultural heritage sites is crucial for   19.  People think that the Moon’s surface is covered
            maintaining historical identity; ----, it is essential for   in water; ----, scientific studies have not found any
            fostering tourism and local economies.            significant water bodies on the lunar surface.
            A) instead                                        A) therefore
            B) furthermore                                    B) consequently
            C) in other words                                 C) however
            D) hence                                          D) moreover
            E) for instance                                   E) in other words



        15.  The businessperson arrived at the airport hours   20.  The restaurant has become a local favourite ---- its
            before her flight ---- unexpected problems might   exceptional service and tasty dishes, which have
            cause her to miss the important business meeting.  received excellent ratings.
            A) now that                                       A) as a result of
            B) for fear that                                  B) in spite of
            C) provided that                                  C) instead of
            D) in order that                                  D) regardless of
            E) even though                                    E) for fear of



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