16 Questions
In the given context, how is the phrase 'in contrast to' used?
As a conjunction signaling a comparison between two different ideas.
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.'?
Whereas
What does the phrase 'on the contrary' indicate in the given context?
A contradiction or contrast to a previous statement.
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.'?
Conversely
What does the phrase 'on the contrary' indicate in the given context?
A contradiction or contrast to a previous statement.
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.'?
Similarly
What word could be used to replace 'alike' in the given text?
similar
Which word could replace 'conversely' in the given text?
conversely
What word could replace 'although' in the given text?
although
In the given text, which word could replace 'like'?
like
Which word best completes the sentence: 'We need to set a ** for the project completion. I suggest the end of May.'?
deadline
What word should be used to complete the sentence: 'The HR department has instigated a ** scheme to encourage managers to be more environmentally aware'?
reward
Which word best completes this sentence: 'He works in a very ** way to ensure that nothing is missed.'?
systematic
What word should be used to complete this sentence: 'Our core competency is ** specialist software for financial organizations'?
developing
'our company won an award for the best ** as a result of our improved strategies and processes, which led to amazing corporate growth.'?
practise
In a credit. organizations have to work with ** resources, which is the key to survivor for many of them.
limited
Test your knowledge of adverbs and conjunctions with this quiz. Complete the given sentences by choosing the correct option from the provided choices. This quiz focuses on understanding the use of 'as', 'similarly', 'however', 'unlike', 'whereas', 'nonetheless' in sentences.
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