1.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| too therefore yet |
I do not believe that business should do anything they can to make a profit. Business is a part of our society; _____________ ,business should think of other things _____________.
solution
I do not believe that business should do anything they can to make a profit. Business is a part of our society; (therefore,) business should think of other things (too.)
2.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| for instance or in the same manner |
In the today's world, people with high _____________ good education have more chances for finding an adequate job, earning more money, and enhancing their level in society. _____________, doctors with a special skill at their job such as heart surgeries could be famous for their ability at their job.
solution
In the today's world, people with high (or) good education have more chance for finding an adequate job, earning more money, and enhancing their level in society. (For instance,) doctors with a special skill at their job such as heart surgeries could be famous for their ability at their job.
3.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| furthermore if so for example |
_____________, if you want to open the firm, you can borrow some money from your friends, _____________ friendship is more important than money. _____________, _____________ you get stress from your work, you can go out with your friends to do some activities.
solution
(For example/furthermore,) if you want to open the firm, you can borrow some money from your friends, (so) friendship is more important than money. (Furthermore/for example,) (if) you get stress from your work, you can go out with your friends to do some activities.
4.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| for example in the same manner thus |
This can lead to the deposition of unwanted fat and clogging of arteries, _____________ giving a chance to a high risk of diseases and obesity. _____________ ,consider frozen vegetables that can be cooked easily. They have many preservatives which in a long run is not good for health. Additionally, they do not have enough vitamins. _____________ , fast foods do not have sufficient amount of vitamins or nutrients that are required by our body.
solution
This can lead to the deposition of unwanted fat and clogging of arteries, (thus) giving a chance to a high risk of diseases and obesity. (For example,) consider frozen vegetables that can be cooked easily. They have many preservatives which in a long run is not good for health. Additionally, they do not have enough vitamins. (In the same manner,) fast foods do not have sufficient amount of vitamins or nutrients that are required by our body.
5.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| further farther in addition to |
Some people, who are required to take up a job at an earlier stage because of their financial and family problems, prefer to _____________ their education as a part-time student.
solution
Some people, who are required to take up a job at an earlier stage because of their financial and family problems, prefer to (further) their education as a part-time student.
6.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| opposite and but however |
While many people feel the Internet has had negative effects on their civilization, the _____________ is true. The internet is very useful _____________ convenient.
solution
While many people feel the Internet has had negative effects on their civilization, the (opposite) is true. The internet is very useful (and) convenient.
7.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| finally and when while |
Dreaming about success, this talented girl was cleaning cars until a famous producer stopped by her place of work and heard her singing. Thanks to this lucky coincidence, she got an opportunity to develop her talent by hard work _____________ _____________ , she succeeded.
solution
Dreaming about success, this talented girl was cleaning cars until a famous producer stopped by her place of work and heard her singing. Thanks to this lucky coincidence, she got an opportunity to develop her talent by hard work (and) (finally), she succeeded.
8.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| since although specifically in short |
_____________, advertising has many advantages and disadvantages. It depends on people's beliefs or disbeliefs in the advertising. They have to decide by themselves which products are the best for them.
solution
(In short,) advertising has many advantages and disadvantages. It depends on people to beliefs or disbeliefs in the advertising. They have to decide by themselves which products are the best for them.
9.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| still but yet moreover |
In spite of all these disadvantages, I would _____________ support the building of a military base ______________ our community.
solution
In spite of all these disadvantages, I would (still) support the building of a military base (near) our community.
10.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| specifically for example in addition |
Coaches have more experience than you. They know how to teach you in the right way. _____________, if you are a boxer, you have to know not only the time you should punch but also the time you should not. A method of teaching is told you by your coach. _____________, the coaches will give you a schedule of practice which is _____________ designed for you.
solution
Coaches have more experience than you. They know how to teach you in the right way. (For example,) if you are a boxer, you have to know not only the time you should punch but also the time you should not. A method of teaching is told you by your coach. (In addition,) the coaches will give you a schedule of practice which is (specifically) designed for you .
11.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| for these reasons on the contrary as while |
Whatever you want to achieve in this world, you need money to realize your dreams. You can spend money in everyday life _____________ soon as you earn it. _____________, you can save it for your future goals. The big sum of money gives you opportunity to afford yourself more expensive things, to leave behind good memories, and to have a secure future. _____________, I would rather save money for the future than enjoy it at the moment.
solution
Whatever you want to achieve in this world, you need money to realize your dreams. You can spend money in everyday life (as) soon as you earn it. (On the contrary,) you can save it for your future goals. The big sum of money gives you opportunity to afford yourself more expensive things, to leave behind good memories, and to have a secure future. (For these reasons,) I would rather save money for the future than enjoy it at the moment.
12.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| first one next the first reason similarly |
_____________ is microwaves and fast food restaurants can contribute to obesity in that people who use them _____________ tend to buy microwave dinners/meals which are often high in fats and sugars.
solution
(The first reason) is microwaves and fast food restaurants can contribute to obesity in that people who use them (similarly) tend to buy microwave dinners/meals which are often high in fats and sugars.
13.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| hence because on the other hand but |
Due to their lack of education, these children are not able to find work anywhere when they grow up. _____________ , this vicious circle continues to indirectly destroy the financial and economic stability of the country.
solution
Due to their lack of education, these children are not able to find work anywhere when they grow up. (Hence,) this vicious circle continues to indirectly destroy the financial and economic stability of the country.
14.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| besides further thus in summary |
_____________ helping the students in getting their education, these companies can also induct them; _____________, they can become the part of their future work force.
solution
(Besides) helping the students in getting their education, these companies can also induct them; (thus), they can become the part of their future work force.
15.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| on the contrary therefore because if |
Probably, people's memories deeply relate to surrounding events at that time. _____________ , memories which were memorized by studying together are apt to remain in our brains permanently. _____________, studying by myself is very monotonous. In my opinion, drab things tend to not be remembered.
solution
Probably, people's memories deeply relate to surrounding events at that time. (Therefore,) memories which were memorized by studying together are apt to remain in our brains permanently. (On the contrary,) studying by myself is very monotonous. In my opinion, drab things tend to not be remembered.
16.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| to illustrate if moreover and |
Students and coaches can study together whenever they want, wherever they want. _____________, _____________ you do not want to study in your room or study room, you can study at café or restaurant with your coach. _____________, _____________ you are morning person, you can study in the morning with your coach.
solution
Students and coaches can study together whenever they want, wherever they want. (To illustrate,) (if) you do not want to study in your room or study room, you can study at café or restaurant with your coach. (Moreover,) (if) you are morning person, you can study in the morning with your coach.
17.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| another nearby as a result below |
_____________ reason against the harmful activity of people is the destroying of the animals and plants. Many forests were cut down to supply our wood and paper industry. Rivers, especially _____________ the cities, were blocked with dams to change the water level or even to alter the direction of the waterflow. _____________ of destroying natural habitats, several species of animals and plants either diminished in number or disappeared from the population altogether.
solution
(Another) reason against the harmful activity of people is the destroying of the animals and plants. Many forests were cut down to supply our wood and paper industry. Rivers, especially (nearby) the cities, were blocked with dams to change the water level or even to alter the direction of the waterflow. (As a result) of destroying natural habitats, several species of animals and plants either diminished in number or disappeared from the population altogether.
18.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| in other words moreover too the first thing |
_____________, the classroom is the best environment to learn everything people need. _____________, the classroom is a small community, so students can master how to deal with the society.
solution
(Moreover,) the classroom is the best environment to learn everything people need. (In other words,) the classroom is a small community, so students can master how to deal with the society.
19.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| during while when as meanwhile |
Parents send their children to school since they are young-even as young as 2-3 years old. Some continue their studying until the age of 20. _____________, others extend their studying in higher education in order to obtain bachelor, master and doctoral degrees.
solution
Parents send their children to school since they are young-even as young as 2-3 years old. Some continue their studying until the age of 20. (Meanwhile,) others extend their studying in higher education in order to obtain bachelor, master and doctoral degrees.
20.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| to conclude above although |
_____________ , attending school helps people expand their knowledge, gives them skills for job preparation and also enhances interpersonal relationships. _____________ each person has his/her reason for attending school, I think the three _____________ reasons are common reasons for most people.
solution
(To conclude,) attending school helps people expand their knowledge, gives them skills for job preparation and also enhances interpersonal relationships. (Although) each person has his/her reason for attending school, I think the three (above) reasons are common reasons for most people.
21.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| later above near |
Your government has announced that it wishes to build a military base _____________ your community.
solution
Your government has announced that it wishes to build a military base (near) your community.
22.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| but as a result the fact is |
_____________ that my parents never ever visited even a single museum out of hundreds in Delhi. _____________ the question is why was the offer of a free visit to museum so alluring for them to fall for it.
solution
(The fact is) that my parents never ever visited even a single museum out of hundreds in Delhi. (But) the question is why was the offer of a free visit to museum so alluring for them to fall for it.
23.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| immediately while for this reason nevertheless |
"Buy a return ticket to London and get a complimentary visit to Madam Tussauds museum free" was what the advertisement said when my parents were planning to visit London. They _____________ fell for the offer and bought the return ticket.
solution
"Buy a return ticket to London and get a complimentary visit to Madam Tussauds museum free" was what the advertisement said when my parents were planning to visit London. They (immediately) fell for the offer and bought the return ticket.
24.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| so and likewise consequently thus |
Some people want to have much knowledge which has strong connection with society,_____________ they will go to university. _____________, some people think that it is good idea to learn how to communicate with others when they are kids. _____________, they will decide to make their kids go to kindergarten. _____________, we have many opportunities to go to school, _____________ it will give us a good future in our society.
solution
Some people want to have much knowledge which has strong connection with society, (so) they will go to university. (Likewise), some people think that it is good idea to learn how to communicate with others when they are kids. (Consequently/thus,) they will decide to make their kids go to kindergarten. (Thus/consequently,) we have many opportunities to go to school, (and) it will give us a good future in our society.
25.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| as a result in fact because or |
_____________ without a diploma it is hard to find a job, and without a job, it is hard to live well. _____________, if you do not have a diploma, you may not be able to find a job at all. _____________, if you want to live well, you have to go to school.
solution
(Because) without a diploma it is hard to find a job, and without a job, it is hard to live well. (In fact,) if you do not have a diploma, you may not be able to find a job at all. (As a result,) if you want to live well, you have to go to school.
26.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| since close hence above below |
In the present, Bangkok is not disciplined because a majority of people must work in _____________, areas or at the same buildings. _____________, Bangkok is so crowded, and people are not neat. _____________ it has a traffic problem _____________most people have to work or communicate with people in the same places.
solution
In the present, Bangkok is not disciplined because a majority of people must work in (close) areas or at the same buildings. (Hence,) Bangkok is so crowded, and people are not neat. (Then) it has a traffic problem (since) most people have to work or communicate with people in the same places.
27.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| for example next that is first |
_____________, a teacher, _____________, may tell us how to pay attention, solve mathematics, or how to study more efficiently. The _____________ step is to put that knowledge into practice, _____________, to learn a task by actually performing it.
solution
(First,) a teacher, (for example,) may tell us how to pay attention, solve mathematics, or how to study more efficiently. The (next) step is to put that knowledge into practice, (that is,) to learn a task by actually performing it.
28.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| and if besides in conclusion also |
_____________ we don't study hard _____________ can not get good grades in highschool, it is difficult to study in a university which we admire.
solution
(If) we don't study hard (and) can not get good grades in highschool, it is difficult to study in a university which we admire.
29.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| although and yet as a result |
In a university, we can study in a certain field more deeply, _____________ some students want to build their job career which has strong connections with their majors.
solution
In a university, we can study in a certain field more deeply, (and) some students want to build their job career which has strong connections with their majors.
30.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| because thus and but while |
_____________, we have many opportunities to go to school,_____________ it will give us good future in our society.
solution
Correct answer:
(Thus), we have many opportunities to go to school, (and) it will give us good future in our society.
31.
| Possible Answer Choices |
| because hence however but |
Today's diet conscious men and women try to look for various types of non-oily foods. _______________, they prefer baked food of the microwave to the traditional oily food.
solution
Today's diet conscious men and women try to look for various types of non-oily foods. (Hence,) they prefer baked food of the microwave to the traditional oily food.