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Intermediate Reading Course. Section 1: The Basics

Transition Words and Relationships between Ideas

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Practice 1

Instructions

Instructions. Based on what you have learned in this lesson, choose the correct transition word or expression in parentheses to complete each blank.

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1. (nonetheless / in contrast)

Luis has spoken Spanish since he was born; , he failed the Spanish proficiency exam.

Luis has spoken Spanish since he was born, nonetheless, he failed the Spanish proficiency exam.

2. (nevertheless / so)

He did not study for the test, he was unprepared.

He did not study for the test, so he was unprepared.

3. (despite / even though)

The candidate lost the election spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in advertising.

The candidate lost the election despite spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in advertising.

4. (despite / even though)

The candidate lost the election he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in advertising.

The candidate lost the election even though he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in advertising.

5. (For example / Likewise)

There are several techniques to learn vocabulary in a new language. , you can use flashcards or keep a list of new words as you encounter them.

There are several techniques to learn vocabulary in a new language. For example, you can use flashcards or keep a list of new words as you encounter them.

6. (Otherwise / As a result)

The course had very low enrollment. , it was canceled just before it was scheduled to start.

The course had very low enrollment. As a result, it was canceled just before it was scheduled to start.

7. (Even though / Due to)

the athlete had prepared for the competition for months, he faced a much stronger competitor and lost.

Even though the athlete had prepared for the competition for months, he faced a much stronger competitor and lost.

8. (whereas / although)

Janet is an excellent musician her brother cannot play any instruments.

Janet is an excellent musician whereas her brother cannot play any instruments.

9. (yet / because)

Professor Ecks is a very strict instructor, students love his courses.

Professor Ecks is a very strict instructor, yet students love his courses.

10. (unless / although)

You must format your written documents like this you are instructed to do it differently.

You must format your written documents like this unless you are instructed to do it differently.

11. (nonetheless / otherwise)

When you format your documents, you must double-space everything; , your professor may deduct points for incorrect formatting.

When you format your documents, you must double-space everything; otherwise, your professor may deduct points for incorrect formatting.

12. (In contrast / Even though)

The metric system is used around the world and in science. , the Imperial system of measures is used in the United States.

The metric system is used around the world and in science. In contrast, the Imperial system of measures is used in the United States.

13. (in contrast / even though)

The Imperial system of measures is used in the United States the metric system is used around the world and in science.

The Imperial system of measures is used in the United States even though the metric system is used around the world and in science.

14. (Similarly / On the other hand)

Eating out is convenient for busy people. You do not have to worry about grocery shopping, and you have no dishes to wash. , you have little control over the quality of the ingredients, and it can be very costly if you live on a budget.

Eating out is convenient for busy people. You do not have to worry about grocery shopping, and you have no dishes to wash. On the other hand, you have little control over the quality of the ingredients, and it can be very costly if you live on a budget.

15. (so that / in order to)

Many professionals continue taking college courses after they graduate from college they can keep up with changes in their fields.

Many professionals continue taking college courses after they graduate from college so that they can keep up with changes in their fields.

Congratulations! You have completed “Relation between Ideas.”

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Table of Contents Introduction Section 1. The Basics Section 2. Study Skills in Reading Section 3. Interpreting the Message Section 4. Reading Critically Section 5. Active Reading
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