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Sentence Starters Practice (B1-B2) - English Grammar Quiz

⏱ Time: 07:30 📝 Questions: 15 📊 Level: B1, B2 📚 Type: Grammar ⭐ XP: up to +16 (on pass)

Use this 15-question quiz to find your weak spots in Sentence Starters. At Level B1-B2, every question targets a specific sub-topic with a clear explanation. Your score tells you what you know; the explanations show you what to study next.

⏱ You have 07:30 to answer 15 questions. The timer only starts when you click Begin.

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Q1 15

Question 1: ___ , the report highlights several key issues that need immediate attention.

Question 1 options
'In conclusion' is correct because it is a standard sentence starter used to introduce a concluding statement. 'In addition' signals extra information, 'For instance' introduces an example, and 'On the other hand' signals contrast — none of these fit a concluding context.
Q2 15

Question 2: ___ the students worked hard all semester, they still struggled with the final exam.

Question 2 options
'Although' is correct because it introduces a contrast between two facts within one sentence. 'Therefore' shows a result, 'Furthermore' adds information, and 'Subsequently' shows time order — none express contrast here.
Q3 15

Question 3: A sentence starter can be used at the beginning of a sentence to signal the relationship between that sentence and the previous one.

Question 3 options
True because sentence starters function as discourse markers that indicate logical relationships such as contrast, addition, cause, or conclusion, linking ideas across sentences.
Q4 15

Question 4: Which sentence uses a sentence starter correctly to show cause and result?

Question 4 options
'As a result, the river flooded the nearby villages' is correct because 'As a result' is a cause-and-result sentence starter that signals a consequence of a previous event. The other options misuse starters from contrast, addition, and example categories in a result context.
Q5 15

Question 5: Arrange the words to make a correct sentence:

Question 5 options
  • Moreover,
  • health benefits.
  • has several proven
  • regular exercise

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The correct order is 'Moreover, regular exercise has several proven health benefits' because 'Moreover' is the sentence starter followed by a comma, then the subject 'regular exercise', then the verb phrase 'has several proven health benefits'.
Q6 15

Question 6: Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Question 6 options
'Nevertheless, she decided to continue with the project' is correct because 'Nevertheless' is a contrast sentence starter correctly followed by a comma and a complete clause. The other options either omit the comma, use incorrect word order, or place the starter incorrectly mid-sentence.
Q7 15

Question 7: Student A: 'My essay keeps sounding repetitive. What should I do?' Student B: '___, you should try varying the words you use at the start of each sentence.'

Question 7 options
'Generally speaking' is correct because it is an emphasis sentence starter used to introduce general advice. 'To summarise' is for conclusions, 'Such as' introduces examples, and 'Rarely' signals uncommon events — none fit giving general advice here.
Q8 15

Question 8: Which sentence correctly uses 'Furthermore' rather than 'However'?

Question 8 options
'Furthermore, the new policy reduces costs' is correct because 'Furthermore' adds information to a previous point, while 'However' signals contrast. The sentence presents an additional benefit, so 'Furthermore' is the appropriate choice.
Q9 15

Question 9: Put the words/phrases in the correct order:

Question 9 options
  • On the other hand,
  • argue that
  • some experts
  • technology isolates people.

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The correct order is 'On the other hand, some experts argue that technology isolates people' because 'On the other hand' is a contrast starter followed by a comma, then the subject 'some experts', then the verb phrase 'argue that technology isolates people'.
Q10 15

Question 10: The government introduced new environmental laws. ___ , pollution levels in the city dropped significantly within a year.

Question 10 options
'As a result' is correct because the second sentence describes a consequence of the new laws, requiring a cause-and-result starter. 'In addition' adds information, 'For example' introduces an illustration, and 'On occasion' signals rarity — none express a consequence here.
Q11 15

Question 11: Which statement about the use of sentence starters in formal writing is true?

Question 11 options
'Sentence starters should be followed by a comma when they appear at the beginning of a sentence' is correct. This is standard punctuation practice in formal English. Sentence starters are not restricted to conclusions, they should be varied not repeated, and they do not always require a subject immediately after.
Q12 15

Question 12: Rewrite the following so it begins with a contrast starter: 'The economy grew last year. Unemployment also rose.' → ___ the economy grew last year, unemployment also rose.

Question 12 options
'Despite the fact that' is correct because it introduces a contrast within a single sentence, where two surprising opposing facts are connected. 'Because of' shows cause, 'In addition to' adds information, and 'As a result of' signals consequence — none express contrast here.
Q13 15

Question 13: Match each sentence to the correct sentence starter category.

Question 13 options
To summarise, both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages.
Furthermore, the study revealed a strong link between sleep and memory.
For instance, many cities have banned single-use plastics.
Therefore, stricter regulations must be introduced immediately.
Cause and result sentence starter
Additional information sentence starter
Conclusion sentence starter
Example sentence starter

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Sentence starters are categorised by their communicative function: 'To summarise' concludes, 'Furthermore' adds information, 'For instance' gives an example, and 'Therefore' shows a result.
Q14 15

Question 14: Sentence starters like 'Perhaps' and 'It may be' are used when presenting information that is uncertain or not fully proven.

Question 14 options
True because inconclusive sentence starters such as 'Perhaps', 'It may be', and 'It is possible that' are specifically used to signal that the information presented is tentative or lacks full evidence, which is an important feature of academic writing.
Q15 15

Question 15: Which sentence uses the most appropriate sentence starter for an IELTS essay that needs to emphasise a key point?

Question 15 options
'Above all, maintaining biodiversity is essential for the planet's survival' is correct because 'Above all' is an emphasis starter that signals the most important point. 'Seldom' signals rarity, 'Subsequently' shows time order, and 'Such as' introduces examples — none function as emphasis starters.