Connectors
“I set three alarms; ___, I still overslept.”
however / although / despite
however
Which word means strongly disapprove?
consider / condemn / comment
condemn
Choose the most natural phrase:
I forgot it totally
I completely forgot
I totally forgot it
2. I completely forgot
Correct the mistake: “He denied to take the money.”
“He denied taking the money.”
undermine / strengthen / weaken / sabotage
Which is the odd one out?
strengthen
“___ his qualifications, he wasn’t shortlisted.”
Despite / Although / Nevertheless
Despite
Which word means uncertain or hesitant?
tentative / confident / decisive
tentative
Choose the most natural phrase:
Let’s meet us
Let’s meet together
Let’s meet
3. Let's meet
Correct the mistake: “It’s essential to understand well the issue.”
“It’s essential to understand the issue well.”
concise / succinct / rambling / brief
Which is the odd one out?
rambling
“He was warned repeatedly. ___, he ignored everyone.”
although / despite / nevertheless
nevertheless
Which word means make something worse?
improve / maintain / exacerbate
exacerbate
Choose the most natural phrase:
I didn’t get the chance
I didn’t have the possibility
I didn’t have the chance to
1. I didn’t get the chance
Correct the mistake: “She’s responsible of organising the event.”
“She’s responsible for organising the event.”
subtle / obvious / delicate / nuanced
Which is the odd one out?
obvious
“___ we’d practised for weeks, the performance went badly.”
despite / although / however
although
Which word means very important?
optional / crucial / secondary
crucial
Choose the most natural phrase:
It took my attention
It caught my attention
It called my attention
2. It caught my attention
Correct the mistake: “I have difficulty to focus.”
“I have difficulty focusing.”
justify / defend / accuse / explain
Which is the odd one out?
accuse
“He didn’t submit the report; ___, the project was delayed.” whereas / consequently / unless
consequently
Which word means not clear or not specific?
precise / vague / explicit
vague
Choose the most natural phrase:
I’m not convinced
I’m not feeling convinced
I don’t feel convinced
1. I’m not convinced
Correct the mistake: “It’s worth to mention…”
“It’s worth mentioning…”
assume / prove / presume / suppose
Which is the odd one out?
prove