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.
- A.
  
  So
- B.
  
  Thus
- C.
  
  Yet
- D.
  
  Despite
Correct Answer
C. Yet

Explanation
they are supposed to go = they should go they fail to go = they don't go CONTRAST - YET

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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.
- A.
  
  Moreover
- B.
  
  Although
- C.
  
  Therefore
- D.
  
  Despite
Correct Answer
D. Despite

Explanation
notwithstanding - Nonostante despite, in spite of

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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.
- A.
  
  So
- B.
  
  Furthermore
- C.
  
  Whereas
- D.
  
  Also
Correct Answer
C. Whereas

Explanation
while - CONTRAST - mentre synonym = whereas

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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. However

Explanation
however - CONTRAST le aspettative (they thought women's votes would change the elections) non si sono realizzate (this did not happen)

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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 emphasis

Explanation
indeed, in fact- add emphasis

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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 concession

Explanation
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.

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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
- B.
  
  Therefore
- C.
  
  While
- D.
  
  Yet
Correct Answer
B. Therefore

Explanation
no military force - unable to carry out coercive action CONSEQUENCE - therefore, hence, thus, so

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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.
- A.
  
  Furthermore
- B.
  
  Despite the fact that
- C.
  
  However
- D.
  
  Indeed
Correct Answer
B. Despite the fact that

Explanation
although - sebbene also written 'though', even though

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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.
- A.
  
  Because of
- B.
  
  Nonetheless
- C.
  
  However
- D.
  
  Indeed
Correct Answer
A. Because of

Explanation
INTRODUCES CONSEQUENCE as a result of - given, because of,

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Linkers: Grammar Trivia Questions! Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.