Grammar Quiz: Complete the Sentences with Appropriate Options
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In the given context, how is the phrase 'in contrast to' used?

  • As a conjunction signaling a comparison between two different ideas. (correct)
  • As a synonym for 'likewise' in expressing agreement.
  • As an adverb to emphasize the difference between two situations.
  • As a transitional phrase indicating a similarity between two statements.
  • Which word fits the blank in the sentence: 'Tough economic times mean a lot of redundancies in our industry. However, new jobs are being created in other sectors.'?

  • Unlike
  • Whereas (correct)
  • Furthermore
  • As
  • What does the phrase 'on the contrary' indicate in the given context?

  • A similarity between two ideas.
  • A contradiction or contrast to a previous statement. (correct)
  • An example that supports an earlier claim.
  • An agreement with a previous argument.
  • Which word best completes the sentence: 'John couldn't decide which company to work for. On the one hand, the overseas job paid more money, but conversely it was far away from home.'?

    <p>Conversely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'on the contrary' indicate in the given context?

    <p>A contradiction or contrast to a previous statement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best completes the sentence: 'The new recruitment process allows potential employees to learn more about our company. Similarly, it gives us a chance to get to know them better.'?

    <p>Similarly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word could be used to replace 'alike' in the given text?

    <p>similar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word could replace 'conversely' in the given text?

    <p>conversely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word could replace 'although' in the given text?

    <p>although</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the given text, which word could replace 'like'?

    <p>like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best completes the sentence: 'We need to set a ** for the project completion. I suggest the end of May.'?

    <p>deadline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word should be used to complete the sentence: 'The HR department has instigated a ** scheme to encourage managers to be more environmentally aware'?

    <p>reward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best completes this sentence: 'He works in a very ** way to ensure that nothing is missed.'?

    <p>systematic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word should be used to complete this sentence: 'Our core competency is ** specialist software for financial organizations'?

    <p>developing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'our company won an award for the best ** as a result of our improved strategies and processes, which led to amazing corporate growth.'?

    <p>practise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a credit. organizations have to work with ** resources, which is the key to survivor for many of them.

    <p>limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

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