Logical Connectors 1 Solved Exercises - Reasoning

Verbal
Exercise No. 1
Sometimes little is understood about the effort, .......... the creative; ........, acceptance is given to that which
it is imitation.
but no - only
b) that is - as far as
c) then - later
this is - on the other hand
but no - therefore
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 2
The situation is quite difficult ............ I will not separate from you, ............. we have the possibility of
a worthy work.
although - if
b) however - but
c) nevertheless - but
but - since
as - because
Answer: (d)

Exercise No. 3
In the past, you kept abundant food in your pantry, ......... nowadays, ........... there are only crumbs.
a) since - only
b) that is - neither
but - only
d) and - also
e) therefore - only
Answer: (c)

Exercise No. 4
He explained to the judge that he killed his victim because he wanted to rob him, and the investigations showed that to.
just an excuse.
since - and
but - then
c) for - likewise
that is to say - but
e) because - however
Solution: Answer (e)
Exercise No.5
Good books provide us with awareness of weaknesses ...... of the vices that often corrupt us.
...... our actions.
a) o - for
b) as - still
c) and - although
y-y
e) as - in order to
SolutionAnswer. (d)

Exercise No. 6
....... progress of modern medicine, a large percentage of the Peruvian population ....... of the world
using medicinal plants.
a) Nevertheless - it
b) While from - to
c) Despite the - and
d) If of - as
e) Due to the - and
Answer: (c)

Exercise No. 7
The food in the restaurants looks good ........ it has an exquisite taste.
Unfortunately, its cost is high.
although - and
b) and - but
c) but - although
d) and - furthermore
e) therefore - because
Solution:
(b)

Exercise No. 8
.......... you are physically very well, you will not reach an optimal state ......... you take full care
emotional well-being.
like - if not
b) Even though - for
c) Although - if
d) Although - for that reason
e) Although - if not
Solution:. Answer. (e)

Exercise No. 9
Despite the inclemencies of the weather, the adventurers continued their troubled journey.
time.
for - since
b) Before - well
c) Despite - like
d) Nevertheless - since
e) Due to - because
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 10
If you were a saint, they would praise you, ........ leave them immediately, ........ they are nothing but flattery.
that is to say - because
b) more - why
more - but rather
but - since
this is - since
Solution..Answer.(d)

Exercise
He entrusted the education of his children to a knowledgeable man; ..., unfortunately, he did not know what
virtue ....... vice.
a) y-con
but
because-y
d) since-furthermore
e) because - still
Solution: Answer (b)

Exercise No. 12
.......... everyone suggested that he build it with help, he did not accept any, ....... his self-sufficiency ....
they were huge.
a) Despite the fact that - just like that

b) If-for-with
because-why-and
d) No matter how-then-without
although-since-and
Solution: Ans. (e)

Exercise No. 13
They wanted to collaborate on a masterwork ....... they did not meet the necessary requirements; .........,, you
resign oneself to the realization of a simpler presentation.
but-therefore-for
although-well-to
c) more-in conclusion-with
d) however-nevertheless-of
but - consequently - with
Solution:. Answer. (e)

Exercise No. 14
Kafka, as is known, wrote his works in German. Throughout his life, he respected.
who considered the paradigm ..... every writer.
although-but-to
for-then-of
and-from
in-on-for
in-for-of
Solution:. Answer. (c)

Exercise No. 15
In your actions, don't think of yourself as more ...... less, ..... just like anyone else. Each person is unique ..... insus
a) ni-o-y
b) not yet - but no
c) ni-ni-e
but-and-therefore
e) ni-si-e
Solution:. Answer. (c)

Exercise No. 16
Before his followers, the leader gave the necessary orders to leave the next morning to the town.
for-until
b) in order to
c) why-about
d) para-towards
e) before-before
Answer: (d)

Exercise
A man without character is ...... a soldier without a weapon ...... The man without character is not firm ........ per
against adversity.
a) therefore-but
b) however-y
as even
however
e) how me
 Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 18
In the dependent countries there were not only young people, ........... but also adults, who did not
........... to write.
for how much-still
b) if well-which
c) if not
d) if not o
e) therefore - although
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 19
The vocabulary is closely related to the socio-economic ........ cultural environment of the child.
language arises from the social environment.
a) o-y
but like
c) nevertheless
d) and-since
although-however
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No.20
The good of humanity must consist of ...... that each one enjoys the maximum of happiness that
decrease happiness ... others.
well-and-of
b) then-but-to
c) without
and-of
e) well-but-of
Solution: Answer (c)
Logical Connectors 2 Solved Exercises - Reasoning
Verbal
Exercise No. 1
I will paint more paintings ............. they will never be the same, ............. they will be renewed without
Cesar ............. my death.
that is to say - or - until
however
however - therefore - and
but
and - since - for
Solution: (d)
Exercise No. 2
When working waves arise that rush to charge against the walls of the
oppressors............. predators, these they will touchwhat arrived the hour
decisive ............. inevitable.
a - y - but
b) against - the - still
before - and - or
d) with - or - and
e) against - and - e
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 3
Whoever intends to reach a certain place, starts a journey ............. stop being
to measure many at once ............. this last one is not walking ............. to walk
vagabond.
a) and - So - if not
b) or - That is - in other words
c) and - well - otherwise
but
e) but - However
Answer: (c)

Exercise No. 4
He didn't talk about business again, ............. he allowed them to ask questions ............. he was
disappointed with the economy ............. the politics.
a) neither - since - and
but - well - and
c) and - like - until
d) however - since - or
e) neither - moreover - by
Answer (a)

Exercise No. 5
The students ............. the parents teach the teachers how to teach, ............. unfortunately,
these groups operate in isolation ............. superficial.
a) with-how-to
b) o-yet
c) and-but-and
d) or-more-and
and if well for
Solution: Answer (c)
Exercise No. 6
............. embezzlement is a crime ............. misappropriation, ............. deserve a punishment
penal.
although - like - not
b) How - which - not
c) Although - even though - later
if - just like - then
e) As - by the - then
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 7
First of all, I must say that I respect him ............. I admire him. The economist is
responsible............. efficient in technical matters, ............., generally, their judgments
politicians are reckless.
although - and - but
b) and furthermore - and - therefore
c) like - and - consequently
d) and - and - but
e) y - y - y
Solution:
Answer (d)

Exercise No. 8
rapid growth of the carcinoma, she had to undergo surgery; there were not even
the materials ............. the required specialists.
for the-how-not
b) Before the - for more than - with
c) Because of-the-more-not
d) With-however-neither
e) However-neither
SolutionAnswer. (c)

Exercise No. 9
The mistakes ............. errors, many times are important ............. allows us to know
our limitations ............. encourage us to overcome ourselves.
and - or - like
b) although - since - or
c) or - because - and
d) and - then - like
e) this is - therefore - although
Solution: Answer (c)
Exercise No. 10
Intellectuals serve as a light; they should not act as guides, especially the ...
social crises where the arm executes what the head has thought.
therefore
b) if not - in - for
c) and - before - with
but - on - for
e) on the other hand - to - with
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 11
era me wife never the I could understand ............. was
enigmatic .............contradictory.
as - but - and
b) If - but - and
c) Although - for - but
d) Although - however - or
e) Although - because - and
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 12
Lost many goods, ............. your strength moral the
they encouraged ............. to achieve their goal.
however - and - for
b) besides - and - to
c) on the other hand - or - for
that is to say - but - in order to
although - or - towards
Answer (a)

Exercise No. 13
The starry nights ............. the blue days tempted him to stay, ............. he knew that the
destiny has no abode in the present ............. in the future.
or
b) and - but - but rather
c) or - although - neither
d) and - besides - if not
e) this is - although - but
Answer: (b)
Exercise No. 14
............. apologies ............. regret will serve ............. you act with the due
responsibility.
although - and - if
until - or - if
c) Neither - nor
d) Although - or - however
neither - nor - if not
Answer (e)

Exercise No. 15
I do not believe in chance, in necessity; my will is destiny.
however - and - since
b) for - or - due to
c) neither - nor - because
d) in - not - well
between - and - therefore
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 16
The book, the literary magazine ............. scientific, are not just the index of all culture
, .............also your vehicle. And to have the book printed, spread ............. quote not
there just needs to be authors.
a) although - however - or
b) moreover - but - or
c) and - if not - or
d) or - if not - and
e) and - but - and
Solution: Answer. (e)

Exercise No. 17
You can deceive ..... everyone for a while ...... a few for a long time, ...... not
you can deceive everyone all the time.
for-or-but
but even-although
c) a-o-mas
d) a-and-more
e) a-because-nevertheless
Answer: (c)

Exercise No. 18
 We should never be ashamed of having made a mistake, ...... that means affirming that
now we are ....... wise ...... what we were yesterday.
a) well - although - more
b) since - more - of
c) due to more than
therefore - but - from
e) nevertheless - however - of
Solution: Answer (b)

Exercise No. 19
............. the school of the experience the lessons they cost
Faces, ............. only ............. she corrects the fools.
by - more - nevertheless
b) With - until - in
c) In - however - in
d) Without - because - in
e) Without - since - for
Solution:. Answer. (c)

Exercise No. 20
Purchase only the necessary ............. no lo inconvenience, ............. it
unnecessary, ............. even if it costs only a penny, it is expensive.
however - due to - still
but - why - like this
c) but - well - like this
thus - and - although
e) ya que - pues - aunque
Solution: Answer (c)

Logical Connectors 3 Solved Exercises - Reasoning

Verbal
Exercise No. 1
Literature does not walk through the centuries with a calm step ............ even, ..........
with an aggressive gait of grudges and resentments.
a - to
b) neither - although
c) and - but
d) and - despite
that is to say - but rather
Answer (c)

Exercise No. 2
It is true that Popper resisted admitting the scientific nature of the
evolutionary biology. .............. said that, .............. it is not scientific, at least it is a program
of metaphysical research.
more - despite
b) So - moreover
c) Y - maybe
d) Then - although
e) Later - but
Answer: (d)

Exercise No. 3
For the idealist conception, this world is not only good, .............., as Leibnitz says,
it is the best of all possible worlds, ................ it is the work of a perfect god, who could not be
the best.
neither - but - since
but - and - therefore
but - because - but
neither - nor - but
but - neither - nonetheless
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 4
The man dominated by a worry does not seek, ............. in the books ......... in the
things, what is really there, ............ what suits him to support his opinions.
but rather
b) despite - nonetheless - never
despite
neither - nor - but
therefore - nor - more than
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 5
............. his high capacity, he was relegated from the organization ......... even prevented from exercising
another activity.
a) Despite - and
b) Without - but
c) Still - because
d) Even more - e
e) Nevertheless - e
Solution:. Answer. (e)
Exercise No. 6
He/she left home early, he/she does not arrive at the work meeting.
a) Despite that - but
b) When - even
c) Even when - still
d) Although - still
if - still
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 7
They close their eyes to the contemporary .......... they seek matters from past eras, ......... they try to
to be inspired by remote countries.
but - me
b) because - and
c) and - moreover
but - or
e) therefore - that
Solution:. Answer. (c)

Exercise No. 8
It is not physical attraction, ............ nor is it a flattering attitude of submission ............. the
grace in dressing is what makes a woman feminine, .......... tenderness and interest in the
others and the willingness to sacrifice for others.
neither - nor - but
but - no - although
menos
d) neither - nor - nevertheless
e) no - ni - but
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 9
Even if you ask me, I will not listen to their pleas ........... their cries. I have clearly said that
............. comes, I won't give you another chance.
neither - how much
b) likewise - if
c) also - no
d) neither - but
e) neither - if not
Solution: Answer (e)
Exercise No. 10
He achieved one of his goals, ............ he still has many ............ to fully realize himself ..........
live with tranquility.
more - for - and
but
c) and - more - and
d) aunque - en que - para
e) however - for - or
Answer: (a)

Exercise No. 11
When he regained consciousness, he remembered the accident, ............. he started to cry and could not calm down ..........
support that we provide your friends.
a) although - despite - to
b) and - because of the
but - as long as
d) therefore - despite of the
e) then - due to the
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 12
Everyone has already talked enough about dying of cold .......... about other calamities
physical, ........... no one has remembered the moral calamity.
a) y - more
b) also - even
c) moreover - therefore
but - however
but - neither
.Answer. (a)

Exercise No. 13
The ceremony was expedited ............ another event was planned, .......... they stopped doing it.
some activities already planned.
well - but
b) although - then
c) due to - therefore
d) but - moreover
e) since - although
Answer (c)

Exercise No. 14
Individual satisfaction cannot be achieved .......... with the ability to love one's neighbor,
........... with humility, ............ with self-evaluation and development.
a) never - but yes - neither
b) never - still - or
c) although - and - and
neither - nor - but
e) i - i - that is to say
Solution: Ans. (d)

Exercise No. 15
Many of the ways to make oneself loved are similar to those used ........... to achieve the
success or to make friends ............ influence people.
then
b) with - and
c) for - and
for - but not
e) for no - neither
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 16
Scientists must not forget that their work is not aimed at social recognition, ............. at the
object of science, ............., .............. to the truth.
a) ni - how
b) and - but
c) as - therefore
but - that is to say
e) on the contrary - but
Solution:.Answer.(d)

Exercise No. 17
My boss was a dynamic man, ............., impulsive; ............., he acted without thinking.
carefully.
a) moreover - that is to say
b) then - so
c) no - that is to say
d) nevertheless - however
e) also - neither
Solution:. Answer. (a)

Exercise No. 18
All animals are in a state of permanent struggle; the position that each one occupies
a hundred others compete for it, ............. they have to defend themselves ........... die simply, ............
they are within their rights.
 a) then - or - but
then - without - then
because - or - I
therefore - or - because
then - or - however
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 19
He studied a lot .............. every day ............. his success .......... happiness depended on that
of their parents.
a) even - then - or
b) and - why - and
c) and - because - and
d) besides - and - even
or - given that - or
. Answer. (c)

Exercise No. 20
You know, I just met your firstborn ............. first son; he doesn't look like you .............. like his
mom, ........... yes to her grandmother.
a) and - if not - also
b) o - ni - but
c) or - then - and
d) and - therefore - still
e) even - then - still
Answer: (b)

Logical Connectors 4 Solved Exercises - Reasoning

Verbal
Exercises No. 1
He did not access the position due to his merits .............. but due to his family connections, ................ the
the press questioned his appointment.
a) y - in response to that

b) oh - well
c) else - for that reason
if not - then
e) otherwise - this is
Solution:. Answer. (c)

Exercises No. 2
He had been the victim of a robbery, ............. he headed to the police station .............. to file the report
respective.
a) y - a
b) because - for
c) that is - until
d) so - in order to
e) because - until
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercises No. 3
................ his economic capacity was limited, he did not go to a clinic, ............. but to a health post.
doctor ........... receive the proper care.
nevertheless
b) Because - if not - in order to
because - or - for
d) Since - but - for
Although - and - for
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercises No. 4
It would be advisable to logically undervalue philosophy, as it gives us
provides the basic tools to better understand reality.
although - and - then
b) Nevertheless - or - if
c) No - neither - because
d) Neither - nor - despite the fact that
e) If - or - well
Answer: (c)

Exercises No. 5
Books exist to help us understand our world better, but there are works that do not.
they guide, ............ distract the reader from reality.
a) because-but-rather
for what
c) in order that-if-not-or
although-and-until
e) for that-however-but
Solution:. Answer. (e)

Exercises No. 6
........... the peasants organize ........... fight with dignity, ........... will begin to
to break down the gamonalism.
a) Given that - or - even
if - then
c) Although - and - moreover
d) Whenever - or - still
because - or - later
Solution: Answer (b)

Exercises No. 7
............... his noble origin, fought for the people, ............. understood the need for the
justice............... equality.
a) While - o - and
b) For - therefore - or
c) Nevertheless - since - and
d) Despite - that is - for
e) Although - even though - or
Solution:. Answer. (c)

Exercises No. 8
The speaker developed his thesis, ............. nobody understood ............. the concentration ............ the
interest positions.
like-for-the
b) then-due to-and
but - despite - and
and-more-and
e) then-however-or
Answer: (c)

Exercises No. 9
The teacher expressed himself effortlessly, .............. with some affectation; ............, not.
he/she fully resonated with the students.
a) and then
b) however - even
c) or - moreover
even - and
but - therefore
Solution:. Answer. (e)

Exercises No. 10
............. danced with agility ........... grace, was not admitted in the final composition of the
ballet, ............ she was an irresponsible woman.
as - or - for that reason
b) Although - and - this is
c) Despite that - and - for
d) No matter how much - and - for
e) Nevertheless - or - furthermore
Answer: (c)

Exercise No. 11
............ earthquake, the city was devastated; ............, the locals rebuilt it even without the
government assistance.
a) Before the - and
b) Due to the - for this
c) Nevertheless - for that reason
d) While - and
e) Due to - however
Solution:. Answer. (e)

Exercise No.12
.............. was interested in painting and music, he devoted himself to journalism, .......... the sacrifice of
this activity.
a) Because - while
b) Although - in spite of
c) Although - or
d) Given that - nevertheless
e) How - by
Solution: Answer (b)

Exercise No. 13
............... my exhaustion, I stood still among children ........... elderly, ............ passed the
parade that I was looking forward to so much.
a) Because of - and - because
b) Even when - or - and
c) However - with - but
d) Due to - and - even when
e) Despite - and - since
Solution: Ans. (e)

Exercise No. 14
Learned .......... did not teach, harvested ........... did not sow, ............ never could take on
a leadership attitude.
a) or - but - then
but -- and- or
c) however - and - and
but - more - because of it
e) although - or - therefore
Answer: (d)
Exercise No. 15
Plebeians .......... aristocratic, white ........... black, women have always been
arbitrarily marginalized ............ the males.
a) and - and - before
b) and - or - with
c) or - or - for
d) or - and
e) but - or - for
Solution: Here we are told about the situation of women, which, regardless of their
social, physical, or otherwise, has always been marginalized by men. In the first
part of the sentence expresses relationships of opinion between the words. And the appropriate connector in
both cases would be. For the last space, we will place the preposition 'for', as it indicates the
agent that produces marginalization. Ans. (c)

Exercise No. 16
Self-esteem and consistency are important; however, they are not valued properly.
It is common to see people who feel worthless and act with volatility.
a) and - therefore - then
b) or - on the other hand - and
c) or - and - although
d) and - however - for that reason
and - although - but
Solution: (d)

Exercise No. 17
............. the government manages to control the sharp inflation, ............ there will be stability of
prices, ............ will improve the family economy to some extent.
as - then - and
if - then - and therefore
c) Because - and - therefore
d) Of - although - if
e) Before that - already - and
Solution:. Answer. (b)

Exercise No.18
............... deathmatch virtual reality games are classified by age.
from the participant, the truth is that ............ there is control over its use, .......... the current regulations.
a) Because - still - for
b) As - even - or
c) Yes - nonetheless - despite
Although - not - in spite of
 e) Despite that - still - before
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 19
............. they welcomed him with jeers ........ offenses, he wasn't uncomfortable, ........... he was used to it
to adverse situations.
Although - u - y
b) Although - until - still
c) If - and - since
although - but - since
e) Because - and - however
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 20
He quickly opened the door, .......... cautiously .......... he didn't want to make anyone uncomfortable ..........
distract the audience.
a) well - and - or
but - therefore - for
c) but - or - or
but - since - neither
and - well - as
Solution: Answer (d)

Logical Connectors 6 - Solved Exercises - Reasoning

Verbal
Exercise No. 1
.............. how fortunate our lives were back then, the memories brought me tears, ..............
the eyes.
a) Although - until
b) No matter how much - of
c) Unless - of
d) Despite - to
e) Nevertheless - with
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 2
He was not yet drunk, ............ his blue eyes were shining with excitement, ............. the sumptuous beard,
that fell on his chest like a silk fan, was palpiting.
but - and - about
b) and - but - about
c) and - y - y
more - and - by
but - with - about
Answer (a)

Exercise No. 3
The sounds ............. the colors that so mischievously resonate .............. paint ............... my body,
they intend to escape and eternalize themselves in the light and darkness of an instrument and on a canvas.
a) and - and - in
b) o - o - in
more - and - of
d) moreover - and - with
o - y - for
Solution:. Answer. (a)

Exercise No. 4
For a moment I wanted the sun to illuminate my hopes, ...... the night did not want to give it that color ......
my soul.
nonetheless-more
b) however-towards
but-a
d) but-in
e) and
Answer. (c)

Exercise No. 5
.............. they were given several awards ............. they treated him with some consideration, they never understood
the .............. of your struggle.
how - and - why
b) If - or - why
c) Although
d) Nevertheless - but - why
e) Although - and - why
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No.6
He left indignantly ............ they did not understand the complaint, ............. he promised to return soon ...............
talk to the manager.
and - but - to
b) although
c) since - however - for
but - and - for
e) since - or - for
Answer: (c)
Exercise No. 7
He lived with her, ............ he didn't love her ........... Lucía felt accompanied ............ alone.
like
b) and - therefore - however
c) or - y - but
but - that's why - but
and - then - and
Solution.Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 8
we travel north we arrive on time, we will be able to visit some ruins,
bad weather.
if - and - despite
b) Nevertheless - and - that is to say
as - or - the cause of
although - and - in spite of
because - or - however
Solution: Answer (a)

Exercise No. 9
.............. crime ............. drug addiction are socio-economic problems; ............., they must
to be faced in a realistic way.
as - and - but
b) Although - or - and
c) If - before - for that reason
both - as - therefore
e) Despite the fact that - as then
. Answer (d)

Exercise No.10
He searched for the letter obsessively, .............. but he didn't find it ............. the disorder .............. the little lighting
from the office.
a) and - for the - or
b) as - before the - and
c) therefore - and - or
but - due to the - and
but - despite the - how
Answer: (d)

Exercise No. 11
If his proposal had been realistic, noble, it would have had popular support.
his plan was foolish.
a) Because - and - on the other hand
b) Although - and - then
like - but - more
yes - and - however
e) Nevertheless - as - then
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No.12
.............. the defamatory allegations, he managed to remain calm, ............. when they intensified,
lost control.
a) For - but
b) Before - although
c) Before - then
d) Although - more
e) Despite - however
Answer: (e)

Exercise No. 13
Love is not measured by the number of caresses, nor by the frequency with which one touches another.
they understand.
a) with - but - or
b) for - but - and
before - but - or
d) for - if not - or
e) with - or - and
Solution:. Answer. (b)

Exercise No. 14
............... his delicate health ............ his economic limitations made him give up, ............. his ideals
they were nobles.
for - and - therefore
b) How - and - then
c) Nevertheless - and - but
d) For - that is - however
neither - nor - since
Solution:. Answer. (e)

Exercise No. 15
... the rain is not delayed, the lands will provide us with their fruits ... joy will return to the countryside.
as - although
b) Like - more
c) Because - which
d) Yes - and
e) Although - and
Answer: (d)

Exercise No. 16
The veterinarians managed to cure the wild animal ........ they first had to sedate it, ........ otherwise it would have ...
has been difficult, ....... impossible.
a) pues - pero - e
b) like - and - or
c) but - since - and even
although - and - but
and - or - more
Answer (c)

Exercise No. 17
...............the empirical techniques ......... the medical methods could relieve their pain, .........
his illness was incurable.
neither - nor - since
b) For - and - since
c) Nevertheless - and - although
d) Ni - y - then
until - and - well
Solution:. Answer. (a)

Exercise No. 18
........... form is important, it should not be predominant, ........... in that case, the literary work
would fall into frivolity.
although - and
b) Because - well
c) Nevertheless - then
d) While - since
e) Although - but
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 19
Arguedas's life was difficult ........... torn, ................ he fought against loneliness, ..........
the misunderstanding.
and - therefore - and
b) o - y - o
c) but - then - and
as - and - or
although - however - and
Answer: (a)

Exercise No. 20
............... the book is of good quality, ........... we will acquire it, ............... it is somewhat damaged.
a) Because - therefore - when
b) No matter how much - neither - although
if - then - although
as - if - since
e) If - although - because
Answer: (c)

Logical Connectors 7 - Solved Exercises - Verbal Reasoning

Exercise No. 1
................ they offered him a bureaucratic position, he did not accept ............... he conceived that the State
it was an arbitrary ............... oppressive organ.
although - however - and
b) Because - and - and
c) Although - because - and
as - and - and
But - well - although
Answer: (c)

Exercise No. 2
. . . . . . . . . psychoanalysis . . . . another psychological current, have fully explained the
dream ............. this is a complex phenomenon.
as - and - yet
neither - nor - since
c) Although - and - even
d) Because - you - then
and then
Solution:. Answer. (b)

Exercise No. 3
We will not achieve success .............. we have objectives ................ fully defined strategies.
a) if not - and
b) because - or
although - and
but - or
and - or
Solution: Answer (a)
Exercise No. 4
there was no greater noise, smudges the convoluted message made our understanding difficult
labor interpretation.
a) Because - and
b) How - and
c) Despite that - and
although - but
e) How - but not
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 5
............. his teachers instilled in him a strong agnosticism, he was determined ........... to show
a determined stance ............ in spreading a progressive mindset.
how - also - and
b) When - even - however
c) Although - therefore - but
since - or - as
e) While - not only - but also
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No.6
Bryce stands out among Peruvian narrators as he introduces us to the world of the
aristocracy .......... does it with an elevated style.
of - the - or
between - or - as
c) with - since - or
between - because - and
e) before - since - and
Solution: Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 7
............ had moral strength but could not continue the journey ............ his body did not allow it.
a) Like - well
if - since
c) Despite that - therefore
as - although
e) Although - since
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 8
......... the ruler does not keep his promises; the people will rise up ............ will not tolerate
more the disapproval.
while - and
b) Yes - since
c) Because - moreover
although - since
yes - or
Solution: Answer (b)

Exercise No. 9
I didn't want to offend you ............. to be unpleasant with you ............... it's not worth me
questions.........; I wouldn't answer you.
but - since
b) and - that is - because
c) me - y - why
for - and - and
and - more - like
. Answer. (c)

Exercise No. 10
With his experience, he would escape the highway police twice.
they would eventually catch him in the act.
by - and - and
b) Sin - o - y
c) Because of - but - but
d) Despite - or - and
due to - or - but
Solution:. Answer. (e)

Exercise No. 11
She couldn't explain .......... she hadn't attended the meeting, ......... she preferred to remain silent.
a) because - so
b) yes what - y
c) a to weigh of what - before Hello
d) how - y
e) why - for that
Solution: Answer(e)

Exercise No.12
His recommendation for concord was applauded, ... but in practice, no one followed it ...
hatred existing between the factions.
a) y - how
b) but - a cause
c) because - due to the
d) although - yes good
e) y - a to weigh
Solution: Ans(b)

Exercise Number 13
If you are attentive and sincere with the locals, you will gain their trust; ......... if
you treat them with contempt you they will pay with the same coin.
a) Although - o - but
b) How - y - o
c) Although - y - although
d) Yes - y - but
e) Because - but - o
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 14
............ the group is just forming, we gather few supporters, .......... when we achieve
a greater reception, .............. the capacity of the venue will be limited.
a) Yes - more - also
b) A to weigh what - sin embargo - then
c) For more what - y - so
d) How - without embargo - then
e) Yes - y - y
Solution: Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 15
........had elections, it was not a democratic society, ........ the power was
concentrated in an elite.
a) Yes good - y
b) Because - still when
c) A weight of what - yes what
d) Although - but
e) Why - well
Solution: Response. (c)

Exercise Number 16
Caudillismo, .......... the preeminence of a single individual, has undermined our institutions,
........... has weakened our structure politics.
a) y - therefore
b) it to say - for what
c) this is - for hello
d) o - y
e) but no - for so much
Solution: Answer. (c)

Exercise Number 17
Monads are simple substances, they have no parts; they are entities.
without extension.
a) Yes - so - for so much
b) How - y - y
c) No however - yes what - y
d) Yes good - so - y for hello
e) Although - for end - still
solution Answer. (a)

Exercise No. 18
They congratulated themselves, ........... they had achieved a great triumph .......... their inexperience; ........... the
public is showed indifferent.
a) yes what - before - but
b) y - for - but
c) why - a weight of - sine embargo
d) y - but - but
e) position what - no however - y
Solution: The exercise revolves around triumph, but not just any triumph, rather a great triumph.
This is the reason for the congratulations, for this we use the causal connector because. Then,
Reply. (c)

Exercise No. 19
.............. his parents were present, he adopted a candid attitude, ................ in front of his
absence displayed a cunning craftiness; .........., turned out to be quite a hypocrite.
a) When - y - so
b) Yeah what - because - with what
c) Yes good - in change - so
d) Yes - however - this is
e) Although - without embargo - for hello
Solution: Reply. (d)

Exercise No. 20
Nobody is born a democrat or an authoritarian. It is the experience that inclines people.
in a ........... another address
a) you - toward - u
b) y - a - y
 c) you - a - u
d) u - a - with
e) y - towards - y
Solution:. (c)

Logical Connectors 8 - Solved Exercises - Verbal Reasoning

Exercise No. 1
Grammar is not a code of laws that indicates correct ............. crimes, ............... an index of
consultation .............. notice how a language is conducted.
a) or - if not - for
b) como - pero - a fin de
c) neither - nor - for
d) and - but - for
e) or - even - more
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 2
The girl was instructed to pass the key through a crack, ............. the door and the
, ................ the lock was on the outside.
for - because
for - despite the fact that
c) between - since
d) until - since
until - although
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 3
He took two steps .............. raised the dagger without casting a shadow, .............. to commit a treacherous crime and
stealthy.
but - for
b) o - for
c) or - in order to
d) and - for
and - for
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 4
.............. his blindness .............. his weakness, he kept walking, .............. he had to return to the path
lost.
a) Either - or - later
before - and - therefore
c) Because of - or - therefore
d) As - and - then
e) Nevertheless - and - since
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 5
In life, no success is possible .............. you become ................. to rise after the fall.
but - for
b) if not - a
c) if - a
as - to
e) although - by
Solution: .Ans. (b)

Exercise No. 6
If the noise persists, I won't stop reading, I will stay awake until I have heard.
my favorite program.
even - since
b) Although - because
as well as
d) Even though - for that reason
e) No matter how - neither
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 7
rapid urban development that occurred in the 20th century, half of the population
world lives .............. villages.
by the - more - before
before the - or - in
c) Despite the - more - in
although - but - for
e) However - or - in
Answer: (c)

Exercise No. 8
The generous give ............... the selfish only advise. The world consists of advice and those who are advised.
full ............... there are many people who believe that this fulfills their duty.
a) and - because
b) then - well
c) and - then
but - likewise
but - for
Reply. (a)
Exercise No. 9
The penetration of capitalism was accompanied by a process of land concentration.
............. in the hands of a few families.
of - and
b) with - of
from - until
d) from - to
e) for - as
Answer: (d)

Exercise No. 10
.......... everyone assimilates the culture .......... they were born, the life experiences ........ two individuals
they are never the same.
a) Because - where - between
b) Like-in which - of
if - where - by
although - in which - of
e) While - as - between
Answer: (d)

Exercise No. 11
............. our uniqueness ........ country, we form a whole with the challenge ........... world.
yet - like - for
b) From - of - without
until - of - from the
d) Despite - like - of
while - like - or
Solution. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 12
The raw material that logicians and mathematicians use is not factual, ......... ideal, ..........
abstract.
that is
b) if not - this is
c) no - y
d) that is - or
e) but - that is to say
Solution: Answer (e)
Exercise No. 13
He left without trying the coffee ....... there was hardly any time ............ for him to take his sacred nap before
of the burial.
a) and - because
b) given that - as
c) therefore - in order that
d) because - in order to
e) then - although
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 14
The downpour suddenly stopped ............ it had started, .............. the sun immediately lit up in
the sky ......... clouds.
a) how - then - with
b) which - therefore
how - and - without
which - therefore - with
and - with
Solution: .Answer. (e)

Exercise No. 15
........... would have told the truth, neither you nor that poor woman, .......... no one in this town would have
dear so much ............ they loved him.
as long as - neither - although
b) As - and - and
c) Although - neither - which
if - and - how
if - not - like
Answer: (e)

Exercise No. 16
He wanted to be part of the project; ..........., he was marginalized, ............ he was of Andean origin.
a) and - like
b) although - therefore
c) nevertheless - since
d) then - therefore
and - although
Answer: (c)

Exercise No. 17
The man walks .......... the aquarium, lights a match, lets it burn, and looks at what lies ............
the water.
for - in
b) until - since
c) towards - under
d) against - with
e) before - for
.Answer. (c)

Exercise No. 18
........... the plan was failing, the reprisals ......... his sisters ........... brothers would be relentless.
a) Despite that - of - still
b) If - against - and
c) Although - for - or
d) As much as - or - and
Yes - of - or
Solution: Answer (b)

Exercise No. 19
The task of a diplomat in Spain, France .......... Colombia seemed overwhelming, ............. it was
part of his dreams as a politician, ............. did not give up.
a) or - y - yet
as - or - therefore
c) and - although - because of this
d) or - y - then
e) and - because - in front of it
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 20
He drank his orange juice ........... took a cup of steaming freshly brewed coffee, without rushing,
............ did not try the fried cheese ......... the toast with honey.
a) furthermore - then - or
b) and - then - neither
or - but - or
d) and - but - neither
although - and - and
Solution:. Answer. (d)
Logical Connectors 9 - Solved Exercises - Verbal Reasoning
Exercise No. 1
The student does not come to school to discover a language, ............... to perfect himself in it.
management, ................. it is necessary to start ................ training it in its mechanism.
a) how - and - to
b) neither - therefore - to
c) but - for this - by
but - because - for
e) although - then - for
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 2
López stayed seated when the national anthem sounded, but he did not do so ............. lack of
patriotism, but .............. simply did not hear it due to his deafness.
a) with - since
b) as - well
c) by - because
d) without - even though
e)con - how
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 3
The struggle for life is harsh, .............. we must strive ............... to cope with it, even
with joy.
but - by
until - in
c) y - a
therefore - to
however-for
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 4
...I appeared at her house... to congratulate her on her success, I knew the annoyance it caused her.
it would cause, ............. I had to attend.
if - to - so
but - by - therefore
c) If not - by - so
d) Although - for - and
e) If not - for - therefore
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 5
He was a prudent worker who knew how to manage his energy; ..............., he did not work ..............
was resting.
a) then - and
b) on the other hand - but rather
c) furthermore - if not
d) that's why - but rather
e) although - and
Solution: Answer (d)
Exercise No. 6
What is accepted merely for simple pleasure, for seeming evident .............. for convenience, not
is ................ belief or opinion, .............. is not scientific knowledge.
a) and - well - then
b) and - if not - and
c) or - but - however
d) or - but - moreover
e) or - but - then
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 7
They punished him, ............... he didn't learn the lesson ............... it got worse .............. resentment
what was hidden inside.
but - rather - despite the
more - yet - for the
although - and - in spite of
d) however - even - because of the
e) and - not - therefore
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 8
A child who has not been loved is a being that does not have a place in the world.
interest ................ life.
a) ni - e - a
but - neither - before
c) o - o - ante
d) neither - nor - for
if it is not
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 9
.................. the works of a life dominated ................ by the whims of politics, is the writer
prolific in Peru.
a) Despite - for - more
b) Although - or - more
c) Nevertheless - before - until
d) However - and - still
e) Despite - and - still
Solution: Answer (a)
Exercise No. 10
The more a person liked someone, the deeper their fear of being entangled or
tricked by some rogue.
yet
better - also - for
c) but - and - for
better - still - before
more - more - for
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 11
In sports championships, victories are sought, not so much ........... what they mean in themselves.
themselves, .............. for purposes that have nothing to do with sports.
for - more
but - rather
c) for - but
d) en - then
of - yet
Solution:. Answer. (b)

Exercise No. 12
As we visit museums .......... libraries, let us get used to imagining that we are crossing a
a kind of cemetery where paintings, statues ............ books enclose not only the
thinking, .......... the life of the authors.
a) or - how - and
b) and - if not - or
as - like - or
d) y - y - but
and - even though
Solution: Answer (d)

Exercise No. 13
Market freedom trivializes intellectual life ........... it corrupts not only its teaching,
............ the exercise of literature itself.
a) and - if not
b) o - o
but - also
d) and - like
e) therefore - with
Solution: Answer (a)
Exercise No. 14
.............. life gives us fortunes ............. misfortunes, we must prepare to laugh .........
to complain continuously.
a) Although - or - or
b) Because - but - and
c) If - and - or
although - like - and
e) Given that - this is - and
Solution: Answer (c)

Exercise No. 15
They wanted to know the ........... of her rudeness, ........... she pretended not to notice, ........... i
would have been deprived of the senses.
a) why - although - or
b) why - but - how
c) why - besides - like
d) because - and - nevertheless
why
Solution:. Answer. (b)

Exercise No. 16
If there is a trace of blood, ............. it is possible that the victim was tortured, ............ if those
traces are scattered throughout the room.
and - moreover
but - although
c) therefore - and
d) then - even more
e) however - and
Solution:. Answer. (d)

Exercise No. 17
The most devastating epidemic from which humanity does not detach itself does not
Humanity is not only corruption ............ drugs .............. arms trafficking.
neither - or - and
even - or - if not
still - neither - but
therefore - or - and
even - and - but
Answer: (c)
Exercise No. 18
It usually has accomplices ......... it has no friends; hypocrisy does not bind by the heart, ........... by
the interest.
although - if not
b) for that reason - more
c) and - although
on the other hand - and
but - instead
Solution: Answer (e)

Exercise No. 19
They built their houses without technical advice, it would not be realistic.
it is sensible to affirm that they would last a long time.
but - and - like
b) although - or - and
c) but - therefore - neither
more - and - and
this is - more - or
Answer: (c)