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  • "Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health; similarly, a balanced diet supports overall well-being." SIMILARLY conveys the idea of: A) Comparison B) Addition C) Cause
    A) Comparison
  • The new generative AI model, ___ (nevertheless / albeit / owing to) impressive in its creative outputs, still occasionally produces factual inaccuracies.
    albeit
  • Many schools are shifting from paper textbooks, opting ___ (on the other hand / otherwise / instead of) traditional materials for interactive digital resources on tablets.
    instead of
  • A business's website must be accessible across all devices ___ (furthermore / instead of / due to) the majority of web traffic now coming from mobile users.
    due to
  • Online learning platforms offer unparalleled access to courses worldwide; ___ (rather than / on the other hand / as long as), they require a high degree of self-discipline from students.
    on the other hand
  • "Many students now use educational apps to supplement their studies; thus, traditional learning is complemented by personalized experiences." "THUS" expresses: A) Addition B) Consequence C) Reason
    B) Consequence
  • Teachers are increasingly using technology in the classroom in order to engage students in new and interactive ways. IN ORDER TO expresses: A) Reformulation B) Concession C) Purpose
    C) Purpose
  • In general, people are becoming more aware of the impact of technology on mental health. "IN GENERAL" expresses: A) Emphasis   B) Opposition   C) Summary
    C) Summary
  • You won't be able to access the course materials ___ (whether / unless / if) you complete the prerequisite module.
    unless
  • The film's box office numbers were phenomenal; ___ (provided that / in other words / meanwhile), it was a massive commercial success.
    in other words
  • The stadium needed to install a new, powerful drainage system. ___ (On the other hand / Actually / Whereas) because of the area's unusually heavy rainfall predictions.
    Actually
  • Due to advances in sports science and technology, athletes are now able to train more effectively, pushing their performance limits further than ever before. The connective DUE TO conveys the idea of... A) Result B) Addition C) Cause
    C) Cause
  • All in all, the movie was entertaining, despite a slow start. ALL IN ALL and DESPITE convey the notions of: A) Emphasis and concession B) Summary and Opposition C) Addition and Contrast
    B) Summary and Opposition
  • Telemedicine allows patients in remote areas to consult specialists, much ___ (as well as / like / thus) in-person visit but without the travel burden.
    like
  • AI can process massive amounts of data in seconds. In other words, it can make decisions much faster than a human ever could. "IN OTHER WORDS" expresses: A) Reformulation B) Purpose C) Emphasis
    A) Reformulation
  • The core curriculum was redesigned to include mandatory coding classes; ___ (therefore / on account of / indeed), graduates would be better prepared for a digital economy.
    therefore
  • Researchers are using gene-editing technology ___ in order not to / so that / in order to / develop more effective treatments for inherited disorders.
    in order to
  • The widespread adoption of 5G will accelerate data transmission speeds; ___ (however / furthermore / unless), it will enable more complex IoT ecosystems
    furthermore
  • New virtual reality headsets create deeply immersive gaming experiences ___ (thanks to / albeit / furthermore) their high-resolution displays and sophisticated haptic feedback.
    thanks to
  • AI is revolutionizing healthcare. Furthermore, it is enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses of diseases. - - - The linking word FURTHERMORE conveys the idea of... A) Emphasis B) Exemplification C) Addition
    C) Addition