Quiz — Expression : Connecteurs logiques et argumentation écrite

Question 1

Identify the error in this sentence: 'Moreover the new policy will help reduce pollution, it might also increase costs for small businesses.'

Accepted Answer

It should be 'Moreover, the new policy' (comma missing after 'Moreover')

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Moreover should be 'Therefore'

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The comma after 'pollution' should be removed

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The verb 'might' should be 'may'

Question 2

Complete the sentence with the best logical connector: '_____ the excellent reviews, the movie was a box-office failure.'

Accepted Answer

Although

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Therefore

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Moreover

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Consequently

Question 3

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'owing to' in a formal context?

Accepted Answer

Owing to the economic crisis, many small businesses have closed down.

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Owing the economic crisis, many small businesses have closed down.

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Due to the economic crisis, many small businesses had closed down.

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Because of the economic crisis, many small businesses have been closed down.

Question 4

Identify the error in this sentence: 'Due to it was raining heavily, the outdoor concert was cancelled.'

Accepted Answer

Due to should be 'Because of'

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It was raining should be 'it rained'

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The comma after 'heavily' should be removed

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The comma after 'raining' should be added

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses 'For instance' to introduce an example?

Accepted Answer

Many cities are embracing renewable energy; for instance, solar panels are now common on rooftops.

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For instance solar panels are now common on rooftops in many cities which are embracing renewable energy.

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Many cities are embracing renewable energy. For instance solar panels are now common on rooftops.

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For instance, many cities are embracing renewable energy like solar panels on rooftops.

Expression : Connecteurs logiques et argumentation écrite