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CONJUNCTIONS & TRANSITION WORDS - TEST (1)

9. ---- a chemical reaction takes place ---- it does not 13. ---- their contributions to the development of writing, the
occur largely depends on a number of factors, such as Sumerians also made significant advancements in the
temperature and pressure. 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 essays, it
before ---- technological advancements that have made is difficult to avoid making mistakes in grammar, syntax,
communication easier and more efficient. 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 forming 15. Many states in the northern part of the world are prone
strong connections with their owners; ----, other pets to getting ravaged by powerful storms; ----, those in the
have also been observed to develop strong bonds with south tend to experience milder weather conditions.
their human companions.
A) in conclusion
A) notwithstanding
B) in contrast
B) nevertheless
C) furthermore
C) on the contrary
D) for instance
D) in other words
E) similarly
E) even so

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 results
significant healthcare costs caused by stress. 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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