1) Why did the speaker decide to reduce the number of linking words in the video? a) A. He didn’t have enough time to cover all of them b) B. He wanted to focus only on academic linkers c) C. He realized many linking words are not used in real spoken English d) D. He wanted to create a longer video 2) Which three basic linking words does the speaker assume most viewers already know? a) A. So, also, though b) B. Because, but, and c) C. Although, despite, however d) D. Furthermore, moreover, besides 3) According to the speaker, which word is most commonly used in real spoken English to express contrast? a) A. Although b) B. Nevertheless c) C. Though d) D. Despite 4) What form must follow the phrase "instead of" when it’s followed by a verb? a) A. Base form b) B. Past tense c) C. Infinitive d) D. Gerund (-ing) 5) Which word does the speaker say is more natural in conversation than “therefore”? a) A. Also b) B. So c) C. Instead d) D. Though 6) What is the main reason the speaker prefers “also” over words like “furthermore” and “moreover”? a) A. It is easier to spell b) B. It is used in American English c) C. It is more common in everyday spoken English d) D. It is grammatically correct 7) Which word does the speaker recommend for giving examples in spoken English? a) A. For instance b) B. For example c) C. Like d) D. Such as 8) What does the word “especially” help the speaker do in a sentence? a) A. Talk about quantity b) B. Show contrast c) C. Introduce a cause d) D. Emphasize a preference

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