I was studying English _______ my brother was watching a drama.
Correct answer: C. While
- A. When
- B. although
- C. While
- D. because
Explanation
“While” links two actions happening at the same time: studying and watching. “Although” shows contrast, whereas “when” is less suitable for the two simultaneous ongoing actions here.
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Transitional devices connect ideas by showing addition, contrast, cause, result, sequence, comparison, example or conclusion. The topic covers the meanings and sentence positions of linking words such as however, therefore, moreover and consequently, including the difference between conjunctive adverbs, coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.
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