What kind of connector?
A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.
a. addition
b. time
c. comparison
d. cause and effect
d. cause and effect
__________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.
a. Nevertheless
b. Because
c. Before
Even though most Americans are primarily concerned about AIDS as it exists in the U.S., it should be remembered that it is now nearly a worldwide disease.
a. addition
b. time
c. contrast
d. comparison
If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. __________, set the table the day before.
a. For instance
b. In contrast
c. Similarly
After
Larry will be a bit late tonight. He'll bring food, though.
a. time
b. contrast
c. comparison
d. cause and effect
__________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.
a. Until
b. Because
c. Even though
Many people talk about saving the environment. On the other hand, not many actually do something to help.
a. contrast
b. comparison
c. illustration/example
d. cause and effect
My grandfather loves to say, “You’re as nervous __________ a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.”
a. after
b. as
c. as a result
The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag, tearing it. Then she shrugged her shoulders and said, “I guess you’ll have to carry
the bag from the bottom.”
a. time
b. contrast
c. comparison
d. illustration/example
__________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.
a. Moreover
b. Because
c. Just as