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As Such Writing Exercises: Level B1-B2 (with Answers)

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7:30minutes
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Track your As Such progress with 15 exercises at Level B1-B2. Take the quiz today, note your score, and retake it next week to see how much you have improved. Every question includes a full explanation so each attempt teaches you something new.

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Q1 15

Question 1: Read the following sentence: 'The budget was cut significantly; as such, several projects were cancelled.' What writing concept does 'as such' serve as in this sentence?

Question 1 options
'As such' functions as a transition word (specifically a cause-and-effect connector) linking the budget cut to the cancellation of projects, similar to 'therefore' or 'consequently.'
Q2 15

Question 2: The manager found the report incomplete; ___, she asked the team to revise it before the deadline.

Question 2 options
'As such' is the correct cause-and-effect transition here, meaning 'therefore' or 'for this reason.' It logically connects the incomplete report to the request for revision.
Q3 15

Question 3: The phrase 'as such' can only be used to mean 'therefore' and never to refer back to something mentioned previously in its literal sense (meaning 'in that capacity').

Question 3 options
This is false. 'As such' has two uses: it can mean 'therefore/for that reason,' and it can also mean 'in that exact capacity or role,' referring back to a noun. For example: 'She is the director and, as such, makes all final decisions.'
Q4 15

Question 4: Which sentence correctly uses 'as such' as a cause-and-effect transition?

Question 4 options
'The roads were icy; as such, schools were closed for the day' correctly uses 'as such' to show that icy roads caused the school closures. The other options misuse the phrase or place it incorrectly.
Q5 15

Question 5: Match each transition word or phrase on the left to its closest definition on the right.

Question 5 options
As such
Per se
Consequently
In essence
At the most fundamental level
By itself; intrinsically
As a direct result of something
Therefore; for that reason

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

'As such' means therefore or for that reason. 'Per se' means by itself or intrinsically. 'Consequently' means as a direct result. 'In essence' means at the most fundamental level.
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Question 6: Which sentence contains an error in the use of a cause-and-effect transition?

Question 6 options
'The experiment failed, as such of the broken equipment' incorrectly uses 'as such' as if it means 'because of.' The phrase 'as such' means 'therefore,' not 'because of.' The correct phrasing would be 'because of the broken equipment.'
Q7 15

Question 7: The new policy was poorly planned. It failed to consider the needs of employees. ___, many workers filed formal complaints within a week.

Question 7 options
'As such' is the best choice here because it connects the poorly planned policy (cause) to the formal complaints (effect). 'Even so' suggests contrast, 'meanwhile' suggests simultaneous events, and 'for instance' introduces an example—none of which fit the cause-and-effect relationship.
Q8 15

Question 8: The following sentence contains an error: 'The data was unreliable, as such the researchers decided to repeat the entire study.' Which option correctly fixes the error?

Question 8 options
When 'as such' connects two independent clauses, a semicolon (or period) should precede it and a comma should follow it. Using only a comma before 'as such' creates a comma splice.
Q9 15

Question 9: Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a properly punctuated sentence using 'as such' as a transition:

Question 9 options
  • ; as such,
  • The contract expired last month
  • new terms.
  • we need to negotiate

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

The correct order forms: 'The contract expired last month; as such, we need to negotiate new terms.' A semicolon precedes the transition 'as such,' a comma follows it, and the result clause completes the sentence.
Q10 15

Question 10: You are writing a formal report to your supervisor about a failed project. Which sentence is the most appropriate way to use 'as such'?

Question 10 options
In a formal report, 'as such' should be used with proper punctuation and a professional tone to link cause and effect. The correct option uses a semicolon before 'as such' and a comma after it, maintaining formal register throughout.
Q11 15

Question 11: Which sentence correctly uses 'as such' to mean 'in that capacity' rather than 'therefore'?

Question 11 options
'He is the appointed spokesperson and, as such, addresses all media enquiries' uses 'as such' to mean 'in that role/capacity.' The other options use 'as such' to mean 'therefore' or use it incorrectly.
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Question 12: Which version of the sentence is most appropriate for an academic essay?

Question 12 options
'The evidence was inconclusive; as such, no definitive conclusions could be drawn from the study' is the most appropriate for academic writing. It uses formal register, correct punctuation with a semicolon before and comma after 'as such,' and maintains an objective tone.
Q13 15

Question 13: When 'as such' is used between two independent clauses, it always requires a semicolon or period before it; a comma alone creates a comma splice.

Question 13 options
This is true. 'As such' is a conjunctive adverb (like 'therefore' or 'consequently'). When it joins two independent clauses, a semicolon or period must precede it to avoid a comma splice error.
Q14 15

Question 14: Read this sentence: 'The museum does not charge admission fees; as such, it attracts thousands of visitors each month.' Why does the writer use 'as such' here?

Question 14 options
The writer uses 'as such' to show a cause-and-effect relationship: the free admission (cause) leads to high visitor numbers (effect). It creates a logical connection between the two clauses.
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Question 15: Which is the best revision of this awkward sentence? 'The software has many bugs and it does not work well and people are unhappy with it.'

Question 15 options
'The software has many bugs; as such, users are increasingly dissatisfied with its performance' is the best improvement. It eliminates the repetitive 'and' conjunctions, uses 'as such' to clearly establish a cause-and-effect relationship, and is more concise and professional.

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