Level A 1. Which of these words or phrases is best for linking similar ideas.? For example, He was hungry. He was tired. A) Because B) And C) So 2. Which of these words or phrases is the best for sequencing ideas or events? For example, He was hungry. He had skipped breakfast. A) Previously B) On the other hand C) In contrast 3. Which of these words or phrases is best for linking different ideas? For example, He was hungry. He felt pleased with himself. A) Because of this,... B)... But... C) As a result,... 4. Which of these linking words or phrases is best for linking an action and the reason or purpose. For example, He was hungry. He hadn't eaten any breakfast. A)...as a result,... B)... in addition... C)... because... 5. Which of these linking words or phrases is best for linking an action and its result or consequence? For example, He was hungry. He ate a large dinner. A)... Because... B)... And... C)... So...
6. Which of these words or phrases does not link similar ideas? A) and B) but C) additionally 7. Which of these words or phrases does not link contrasting ideas? A) but B) in contrast C) because 8. Which of these words or phrases does not sequence ideas? A) then B) next C) so 9. Which of these words or phrases cannot be used to introduce a different idea? A) As a result... B) However... C) On the other hand... 10. Which of these words or phrases cannot be used to introduce a result or consequence? A) As a result... B) As a consequence... C) In addition...
Level B Look at some expressions used in giving a talk. 1. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: Good morning everyone and welcome to our centre. A) closing remarks B) opening or starting a talk C) explaining 2. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: I'm going to tell you about the activities we have. A) describing B) explaining C) introducing the topic 3. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: First of all, I'd like to talk about the sessions for the over-50s. A) describing B) introducing the talk C) introducing the topic 4. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: First I'm going to talk about activities for the over-50s, then I'm going to talk about the after-school club. A) adding ideas B) contrasting ideas C) sequencing ideas
5. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: We have yoga twice a week, a silver surfer session every afternoon and a mobile library on Thursdays. A) adding ideas B) contrasting ideas C) sequencing ideas 6. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: We also have a cinema club on Wednesday evenings and a friendly cafe. A) adding ideas B) contrasting ideas C) sequencing ideas 7. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: As far as prices are concerned, we are very reasonable. A) adding ideas B) starting a new idea C) contrasting ideas 8. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: Following this, I'd like to talk about the after-school club. A) adding ideas B) starting a new idea C) sequencing ideas
9. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: We like to encourage as many young people as possible to come along and take part. On the other hand, we have a maximum of 20 at any one session. A) describing B) adding ideas C) contrasting ideas 10. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: That's all I have to say right now. Would anyone like to ask any questions? A) sequencing ideas B) closing or finishing a talk C) contrasting ideas
Level C 1. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: Good morning everyone and welcome. Today living in the country. A) this is about B) I'd like to talk about C) first of all 2. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: I'd like to talk about living in the countryside. A) After that B) First of all C) Finally 3. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: People sometimes assume that it is easy to move from a city to the country they find things are not so simple. A) and B) because C) but 4. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: You need to think about a number of things, how easy is it going to be to get to the shops and other facilities or the cost of transport? A) in addition B) first of all C) for example
5. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: Some people love the quiet of the countryside, some people find they can't stand it. A) in addition B) for example C) however 6. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: It's good idea to have a trial period if you can, make sure that it really is going to work for you. A) in order to B) as a result C) also 7. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: living in a village, there are a number of things to consider. A) After B) Also C) With regard to 8. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: you might need to think about schools - is there one locally or will the children have to travel. A) Afterwards B) For example C) However
9. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: consideration is transport - is there a bus service? A) Afterwards B) Because C) Another 10. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap:, my last point is: what about the neighbours? Do you think you will get on with them? A) And finally B) However C) As a result
Answers Level A 1. Which of these words or phrases is best for linking similar ideas? For example, He was hungry. He was tired. The correct answer is: B. 'And' is best for linking similar ideas. He was hungry and he was tired. 2. Which of these words or phrases is the best for sequencing ideas or events? For example, He was hungry. He had skipped breakfast. The correct answer is: A. 'Previously' is used to show the order of ideas or events. He was hungry. Previously he had skipped breakfast. 3. Which of these words or phrases is best for linking different ideas? For example, He was hungry. He felt pleased with himself. The correct answer is: B. 'But' is used to link different or opposing ideas. He was hungry but he felt pleased with himself. 4. Which of these linking words or phrases is best for linking an action and the reason or purpose. For example, He was hungry. He hadn't eaten any breakfast. The correct answer is: C. 'because' is used to link an action and reason. He was hungry because he hadn't eaten any breakfast. 5. Which of these linking words or phrases is best for linking an action and its result or consequence? For example, He was hungry. He ate a large dinner. The correct answer is: C. 'So' is used to describe a result or consequence. He was hungry so he ate a large dinner.
6. Which of these words or phrases does not link similar ideas? The correct answer is: B. 'But' is used to link contrasting ideas, not similar ideas. 7. Which of these words or phrases does not link contrasting ideas? The correct answer is: C. 'Because' is used for giving a reason or explanation, not for linking contasting ideas. 8. Which of these words or phrases does not sequence ideas? The correct answer is: C. 'So' is used to describe a result or consequence rather than a sequence. 9. Which of these words or phrases cannot be used to introduce a different idea? The correct answer is: A. 'As a result' is not used to introduce a different idea. It is used to introduce the result or consequence. 10. Which of these words or phrases cannot be used to introduce a result or consequence? The correct answer is: C. 'In addition' is used to introduce another similar idea, not a result or consequence.
Level B Look at some expressions used in giving a talk. 1. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: Good morning everyone and welcome to our centre. The correct answer is: B. This is an example of how to open a talk or discussion. 2. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: I'm going to tell you about the activities we have. The correct answer is: C. This is an example of introducing a topic. 3. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: First of all, I'd like to talk about the sessions for the over-50s. The correct answer is: B. This is an example of introducing a talk. She explains what she is going to talk about. 4. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: First I'm going to talk about activities for the over-50s, then I'm going to talk about the after-school club. The correct answer is: C. This is an example of sequencing ideas. She describes the order of the points in her talk.
5. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: We have yoga twice a week, a silver surfer session every afternoon and a mobile library on Thursdays. The correct answer is: A. This is an example of adding ideas. 6. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: We also have a cinema club on Wednesday evenings and a friendly cafe. The correct answer is: A. This is an example of adding ideas. 7. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: As far as prices are concerned, we are very reasonable. The correct answer is: B. This is an example of starting a new idea. 8. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: Following this, I'd like to talk about the after-school club. The correct answer is: C. This is an example of sequencing ideas. 9. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: We like to encourage as many young people as possible to come along and take part. On the other hand, we have a maximum of 20 at any one session. The correct answer is: C. This is an example of contrasting ideas. 10. Decide on the best description of the words in bold: That's all I have to say right now. Would anyone like to ask any questions? The correct answer is: B. This is an example of closing a talk.
Level C 1. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: Good morning everyone and welcome. Today living in the country. The correct answer is: B. The best phrase to introduce the topic is "I'd like to talk about". 2. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: I'd like to talk about living in the countryside. The correct answer is: B. The best phrase is "First of all". 3. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: People sometimes assume that it is easy to move from a city to the country they find things are not so simple. The correct answer is: C. But is used to contrast ideas. 4. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: You need to think about a number of things, how easy is it going to be to get to the shops and other facilities or the cost of transport? The correct answer is: C. "for example". 5. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: Some people love the quiet of the countryside, some people find they can't stand it. The correct answer is: C. "however".
6. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: It's good idea to have a trial period if you can, make sure that it really is going to work for you. The correct answer is: A. "in order to". This explains the purpose of the trial period. 7. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: living in a village, there are a number of things to consider. The correct answer is: C. "With regard to". This starts a new idea or topic. 8. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: you might need to think about schools - is there one locally or will the children have to travel. The correct answer is: B. "For example". This introduces an example. 9. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap: consideration is transport - is there a bus service? The correct answer is: C. "Another". This adds an idea. 10. Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the gap:, my last point is: what about the neighbours? Do you think you will get on with them? The correct answer is: A. "And finally". This concludes the talk.