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Multiple choice quiz on when to correctly use methods of contrast and addition in the English language.

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1.

_____________________ we left early, we still arrived late.
- A.
  
  Although
- B.
  
  In spite of
- C.
  
  Despite
Correct Answer
A. Although

Explanation
These are all ways of showing contrast between two piece os information.
'Although' starts a sentence where the second clause is surprising after the first.
'in spite of' is always followed by an article + noun, or a gerund
'despite' is always followed by an article + noun, or a gerund

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2.

I love writing in English______________most of my friends prefer speaking.
- A.
  
  Furthermore
- B.
  
  Whereas
- C.
  
  In spite of
Correct Answer
B. Whereas

Explanation
'whereas' is used to connect a fact/opinion about one person/place/thing, with something different about another person/place/thing
'furthermore' us used at the start of a sentence to add additional information to support the first piece of information. More common in written English.
'in spite of' is always followed by an article + noun, or a gerund

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3.

Many people think English should be taught to everyone. Mauro, _______________________, thinks students should be allowed to choose which language to learn.
- A.
  
  On the other hand
- B.
  
  Whereas
- C.
  
  Furthermore
Correct Answer
A. On the other hand

Explanation
'on the other hand' is used to contrast two ideas in two sentences.
'whereas' is used to connect a fact/opinion about one person/place/thing, with something different about another person/place/thing
'furthermore' is used at the start of a sentence to add additional information to support the first piece of information. More common in written English.

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4.

They must study _____________ they won't pass their exams.
- A.
  
  Otherwise
- B.
  
  As long as
- C.
  
  Unless
Correct Answer
A. Otherwise

Explanation
All these words introduce and/or connect conditions
'otherwise' = if I don't do X
'as long as' = on the condition that
'unless' = if x doesn't happen

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5.

You should try to listen to different accents _________________ you meet speakers from different places.
- A.
  
  As long as
- B.
  
  In case
- C.
  
  Otherwise
Correct Answer
B. In case

Explanation
All these words introduce and/or connect conditions
'otherwise' = if I don't do X
'in case' = because of the possibility that
'as long as' = on the condition that

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6.

The reason he likes connecting with other learners onine is _____________ he learns about their lives and cultures.
- A.
  
  Because of
- B.
  
  Because
- C.
  
  So
Correct Answer
B. Because

Explanation
both 'because of' and 'because' are for giving reasons. The construction is different, 'because of' + noun, 'because' + noun + verb.
'so' is used to introduce a result.

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7.

We forgot to bring material for the project. ____________________, we weren't very organised at the beginning.
- A.
  
  So
- B.
  
  Consequently
- C.
  
  Therefore
Correct Answer
B. Consequently

Explanation
'so' is the most common, and is quite informal.It is used to link ideas in a single sentence.
'consequently' is more formal, and usually links ideas in separate sentences.
'therefore' is an acceptable answer, but is often used in sintle sentences.

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8.

First of all, we came up with some ideas for questions. Then, we worked together to write them properly. ___________ we gave them to our teacher to check.
- A.
  
  Eventually
- B.
  
  Finally
- C.
  
  Next
Correct Answer
B. Finally

Explanation
'eventually' is used after a lot of time/or problems.
'finally' is used simply for the last in a sequence of actions.
'next' is used to say that something happened after something else. In this case, 'finally' is better as it shows that the action was the end of the sequence.

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9.

There are several reasons why we like working on linguashare. First of all, we get to do project work which is interesting. __________, we can communicate with other learners, and we can watch their videos and hear their stories.
- A.
  
  Secondly
- B.
  
  To start with
- C.
  
  Anyway
Correct Answer
A. Secondly

Explanation
'secondly' is used because there is a sequence of reasons given.
'to start with' is used for the first reason in a sequence.
'anyway' is used for a final reason which supports the main idea but is separate from the sequence.

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10.

After _________ the town centre, I felt we'd found a lot of information for our project.
- A.
  
  To visit
- B.
  
  A visit
- C.
  
  Visiting
Correct Answer
C. Visiting

Explanation
'after' is followed by a noun, or verb+ing. In this case, It cannot be followed by 'a visit' as the preposition 'to' is needed before 'the town centre'

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Contrast & Addition

_____________________ we left early, we still arrived late.

I love writing in English______________most of my friends prefer speaking.

Many people think English should be taught to everyone. Mauro, _______________________, thinks students should be allowed to choose which language to learn.

They must study _____________ they won't pass their exams.

You should try to listen to different accents _________________ you meet speakers from different places.

The reason he likes connecting with other learners onine is _____________ he learns about their lives and cultures.

We forgot to bring material for the project. ____________________, we weren't very organised at the beginning.

First of all, we came up with some ideas for questions. Then, we worked together to write them properly. ___________ we gave them to our teacher to check.

There are several reasons why we like working on linguashare. First of all, we get to do project work which is interesting. __________, we can communicate with other learners, and we can watch their videos and hear their stories.

After _________ the town centre, I felt we'd found a lot of information for our project.