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Conjunctions and Transition Words Test - 1

9. ---- a chemical reaction takes place ---- it does not 13. ---- their contributions to the development of writing,
occur largely depends on a number of factors, such the Sumerians also made significant advancements
as temperature and pressure. in the areas of agriculture and irrigation.
A) Neither / nor A) In virtue of
B) Both / and B) On behalf of

C) Whether / or C) Apart from
D) Either / or D) Rather than
E) Hardly / when E) By means of

10. The world has become more connected than ever 14. Careful ---- students may be when writing their
before ---- technological advancements that have essays, it is difficult to avoid making mistakes in
made communication easier and more efficient. grammar, syntax, or style.
A) in spite of A) though
B) contrary to B) so
C) except for C) while

D) instead of D) for
E) owing to E) nor

11. Dogs are not the only animals that are capable of 15. Many states in the northern part of the world are
forming strong connections with their owners; --- prone to getting ravaged by powerful storms; ----,
-, other pets have also been observed to develop those in the south tend to experience milder weather
strong bonds with their human companions. conditions.
A) notwithstanding A) in conclusion

B) nevertheless B) in contrast
C) on the contrary C) furthermore
D) in other words D) for instance
E) even so E) similarly

12. Reduced working hours can have a favourable impact 16. Researchers must take every precaution possible to
on workers’ health and productivity ---- lowering the ensure that a testing environment is sterile ---- the
significant healthcare costs caused by stress. results be skewed and unreliable.

A) after A) till
B) while B) as if
C) since C) lest
D) once D) when

E) before E) unless

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