CELPIP Understanding Cohesive Devices 2

Question 1

In the sentence "The plan failed; ___, we lost the contract," which transition best signals a result?

Accepted Answer

consequently

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however

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meanwhile

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for example

Question 2

Which word is a pronoun used as a cohesive device to avoid repeating a noun?

Accepted Answer

it

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and

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very

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quickly

Question 3

"She studied hard; ___, she passed the exam." Choose the best linker.

Accepted Answer

therefore

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although

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nevertheless

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instead

Question 4

Which transition word signals an example?

Accepted Answer

for instance

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in contrast

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afterward

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thus

Question 5

"He was tired; ___, he kept working." Which word shows contrast?

Accepted Answer

nonetheless

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similarly

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therefore

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moreover

Question 6

Which is an example of a conjunction joining two equal clauses?

Accepted Answer

but

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because

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when

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since

Question 7

"First, gather the data. ___, analyze it." Choose the best sequencing word.

Accepted Answer

Answer

However

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Therefore

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Although