ELSAC Workout: Podcast 13

ELSAC Workout: Podcast 13: Although - But

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Language Focus: Although - But
Level: Beginner
Time: 30 min
Suggested next workout: Podcast 14: Countable and Uncountable nouns
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1. What is the topic of the conference that Sam is going to attend?
	a. The impacts of climate change
	b. The consequences of a scientific talk
	c. The role of scientific talks in stopping climate change
2. Which of the following sentences has problems with the uses of linkers?
	a. The unemployment rate is high. But the government believes the economy will recover soon.
	b. Although our economy is struggling along, the government refuses to put up taxes.
	c. Although our government has introduced many new measures, but the economy still lies in ruins.
3. Complete the following sentence with the appropriate use of "although" and "but" "...... the exam questions were simple, ...... some students still gave the wrong answers."
	a. But, although
	b. Although, but
	c. Although, (empty)
4. Complete the following sentence with the appropriate use of "although" and "but" "Canada was among the first countries to order Covid-19 vaccine, __________ the country did not manage to launch inoculation until July 2021."
	a. although
	b. but
	c. Neither of them is correct
5. Complete the following sentence with the appropriate use of "although" and "but" "The project proposal was not approved by the Board of Directors __________ its potential revenues."
	a. although
	b. but
	c. Neither of them is correct

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