Linkers: Grammar Trivia Questions! Quiz
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Which linker can best connect these two sentences? In India, all children between the ages of six and fourteen are supposed to go to school........ Many fail to do so because they are unable to travel large distances from home every day.
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So
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Thus
- C.
Yet
- D.
Despite
Correct Answer
C. YetExplanation
they are supposed to go = they should go they fail to go = they don't go CONTRAST - YETRate this question:
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Which linker could replace the linker underlined in the text below? Notwithstanding the many complaints about local government, it remained largely unchanged until the 1970s.
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Moreover
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Although
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Therefore
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Despite
Correct Answer
D. DespiteExplanation
notwithstanding - Nonostante despite, in spite ofRate this question:
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Choose a synonym for the linker underlined in the sentence below. Some consider the Commons as unrepresentative because it does not mirror the social composition of society, while others argue that proportional representation would limit the efficiency of parliament.
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So
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Furthermore
- C.
Whereas
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Also
Correct Answer
C. WhereasExplanation
while - CONTRAST - mentre synonym = whereasRate this question:
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Which linker can best connect the two sentences below? Many observers thought that giving women the vote would radically change the outcome of the elections..... this did not happen.
- A.
So
- B.
However
- C.
Moreover
- D.
Likewise
Correct Answer
B. HoweverExplanation
however - CONTRAST le aspettative (they thought women's votes would change the elections) non si sono realizzate (this did not happen)Rate this question:
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What is the function of the linker underlined in the sentences below? There has always been a degree of regionalism in voting behavior. Indeed, regional factors underpinned the formation of political parties in the nineteenth century.
- A.
To add information
- B.
To add emphasis
- C.
To introduce a consequence
- D.
To introduce a contrast
Correct Answer
B. To add empHasisExplanation
indeed, in fact- add emphasisRate this question:
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What is the function of the linker underlined in the sentences below? Dependency on sanctions has become part of the punitive approach of the UN, although many of the member states deplore their use.
- A.
To add information
- B.
To add emphasis
- C.
To introduce a consequence
- D.
To introduce a concession
Correct Answer
D. To introduce a concessionExplanation
The function of the linker "although" in the sentence is to introduce a concession. It is used to present a contrasting idea or fact that goes against the main idea of the sentence. In this case, it introduces the fact that many member states deplore the use of sanctions, which contradicts the idea that dependency on sanctions has become part of the punitive approach of the UN.Rate this question:
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What linker can best connect the sentences below? The League of Nations did not have a military force at its disposal. ................., it could not carry out any threats against any country defying its authority.
- A.
Furthermore
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Therefore
- C.
While
- D.
Yet
Correct Answer
B. ThereforeExplanation
no military force - unable to carry out coercive action CONSEQUENCE - therefore, hence, thus, soRate this question:
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Choose a synonym for the linker underlined in the sentences below. Although many more women now have paid employment, they are still more likely to experience long-term unemployment.
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Furthermore
- B.
Despite the fact that
- C.
However
- D.
Indeed
Correct Answer
B. Despite the fact thatExplanation
although - sebbene also written 'though', even thoughRate this question:
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Choose a synonym for the linker underlined in the sentence below. As a result of the lack in affordable and good-quality childcare many women are unable to follow a career.
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Because of
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Nonetheless
- C.
However
- D.
Indeed
Correct Answer
A. Because ofExplanation
INTRODUCES CONSEQUENCE as a result of - given, because of,Rate this question:
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