Choose the one word that best completes the sentence.
1.It was cold and wet.______,Bob put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
a.therefore b.Despite c.In spite of
d.Although e.Nevertheless
2.Tenuun is a very good student of languages.His brother Ganzorig,____,has never been able to master another language.
a.eventhough b.therefore c.while d.on the other hand e.whereas
3.More people in cities should____cycling instead of using cars.
a.take up b.rely on c.set up
d.get round to e.give up
1. e
2. d
3. a
To find the answers to these questions, we need to understand the meanings of the options provided and how they fit in the given sentences.
1. It was cold and wet. ______, Bob put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
In this sentence, we need a word that provides contrast or shows an unexpected action.
The correct answer is "d. Although," which introduces a contrast between the cold and wet weather and Bob's decision to go to the beach.
2. Tenuun is a very good student of languages. His brother Ganzorig, ______, has never been able to master another language.
In this sentence, we need a word that shows a contrast between Tenuun and Ganzorig's language skills.
The correct answer is "e. Whereas," which introduces a contrast between Tenuun's language skills and Ganzorig's inability to master another language.
3. More people in cities should ______ cycling instead of using cars.
In this sentence, we need a word that indicates a suggestion or action to be taken.
The correct answer is "a. take up," which means to start or begin an activity like cycling.
By understanding the meanings and context of the options provided, we can determine the best word to complete each sentence.