Expressing Logical Relationships - Additive
Guided Practice
Each item below offers a choice, in a pull-down menu, of three connectives for expressing an additive relationship. For each numbered item, select the connective that best fits in the sentence (or pair of sentences). After you select a connective, an answer box at the bottom of the page will give you feedback.
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I try to read the New York Times the Washington Post every day.
Moreover: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN
As well as: CORRECT! I try to read the New York Times as well as the Washington Post every day.
Equally: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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My older sister is a member of the town Planning Board serving as secretary to the Soccer Club.
Besides: CORRECT! My older sister is a member of the town Planning Board besides serving as secretary to the Soccer Club.
As well as: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
Second: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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It's not a good idea to spend all your time studying. , you don't want to ignore your studies altogether.
In addition to: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
First: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
Equally: CORRECT! It's not a good idea to spend all your time studying. Equally, you don't want to ignore your studies altogether.
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The Learning Center can be a good place to hang out and meet friends. , you can actually get some work done there.
In addition to: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
As well as: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
Furthermore: CORRECT! The Learning Center can be a good place to hang out and meet friends. Furthermore, you can actually get some work done there.
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becoming a vegetarian, my son has joined the Democratic Party.
Also: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
In addition to: CORRECT! In addition to becoming a vegetarian, my son has joined the Democratic Party.
As well as: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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There are several reasons for taking a year off before going to college. You can get a job and earn some money for tuition; second, you can get some experience in the real world; and you can get a better idea of what you want to major in.
third: CORRECT! There are several reasons for taking a year off before going to college. You can get a job and earn some money for tuition; second, you can get some experience in the real world; and third, you can get a better idea of what you want to major in.
and: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
equally: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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George Bush was Governor of Texas being owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team before he ran for president.
besides: CORRECT! George Bush was Governor of Texas besides being owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team before he ran for president.
moreover: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
similarly: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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After my little accident last month, my mother nor my father will lend me a car.
either: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
neither: CORRECT! After my little accident last month, neither my mother nor my father will lend me a car.
both: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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All freshmen need to register before the end of the week. , requests for financial aid are due by next Tuesday.
Also: CORRECT! All freshmen need to register before the end of the week. Also, requests for financial aid are due by next Tuesday.
As well as: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
Equally: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
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California has great natural resources some of the best jobs in the world.
furthermore: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
similarly: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
in addition to: CORRECT! California has great natural resources in addition to some of the best jobs in the world.
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I'm too tired to finish this project tonight. , my calculator battery just died.
As well as: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.
Besides: CORRECT! I'm too tired to finish this project tonight. Besides, my calculator battery just died.
In addition to: INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN.