Exploring Contradictory Connectors Types and Usage

Exploring Contradictory Connectors Types and Usage

#### Which of the following conjunctions is used to connect two ideas that are opposed to each other? 1. [x] Although 2. [ ] Because 3. [ ] Since 4. [ ] Therefore #### What is the correct use of the connector "not only ... but also" in the following sentence: 1. [ ] Not only she sings, but also she dances. 2. [ ] She not only sings but also dances. 3. [ ] She sings not only but also dances. 4. [x] She not only sings but also she dances. #### Which of the following sentences is correct in using the connector "despite"? 1. [x] Despite being tired, she continued to work. 2. [ ] Despite she was tired, she continued to work. 3. [ ] She, despite being tired, continued to work. 4. [ ] She continued to work despite. #### Which of the following conjunctions is used to connect two ideas that are in contrast? 1. [ ] Moreover 2. [x] However 3. [ ] Similarly 4. [ ] Furthermore #### What is the correct way to use the connector "neither ... nor"? 1. [x] Neither Mike nor Jane likes spinach. 2. [ ] Mike neither likes nor Jane spinach. 3. [ ] Neither Mike or Jane likes spinach. 4. [ ] Mike not like spinach, nor Jane. #### Which of the following conjunctions indicates a reason or cause? 1. [ ] Conversely 2. [ ] Thus 3. [x] Because 4. [ ] Nevertheless #### Which of the following connectors is used to connect two ideas that are in sequence or have a time relationship? 1. [x] Meanwhile 2. [ ] Meanwhile, 3. [ ] Later 4. [ ] Afterward #### Which of the following sentences is correct in using the connector "rather than"? 1. [x] I prefer reading a book rather than watching TV. 2. [ ] I prefer reading rather than a book watching TV. 3. [ ] I prefer rather than reading a book watching TV. 4. [ ] I prefer reading a book rather than watch TV. #### Which of the following connectors is used to introduce a new idea that is surprising or unexpected? 1. [x] Surprisingly 2. [ ] Furthermore 3. [ ] Additionally 4. [ ] Moreover