Question 1
Many people say short videos are harmless; _____, they can keep users scrolling for hours.
Options: however, does however, however does
Social Media & Technology
This is a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Click on each blank and choose the correct answer from the dropdown menu. Pay attention to discourse markers that organize ideas, show contrast, add information, and explain results in discussions about social media and technology. Some sentences may contain more than one blank, so be sure to complete all of them.
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Question 2
The platform improved its security tools. _____, users still need strong passwords.
Options: In addition, As a result, Nevertheless
Question 3
The creator posted a clear tutorial; _____, thousands of new users learned how to use the editing tools quickly.
Options: for example, as a result, although
Question 4
The app collects location data. _____, it stores search history and contact information.
Options: On the other hand, In addition, As a result
Question 5
Some users trust AI recommendations; _____, others prefer choosing content manually.
Options: similarly, by contrast, therefore
Question 6
The company changed the algorithm. _____, smaller accounts reached fewer people.
Options: For example, As a result, In contrast
Question 7
The livestream had a weak start. _____, it became popular after a famous gamer shared it.
Options: Even so, For example, Because of
Question 8
People often blame social media for misinformation. _____, messaging apps can spread false stories just as quickly.
Options: Similarly, In fact, As a result
Question 9
The new phone is expensive; _____, many content creators still buy it for its camera quality.
Options: therefore, nevertheless, for example
Question 10
The forum added stricter rules. _____, fewer spam links appeared in the comment section.
Options: As a result, On the other hand, For instance
Question 11
A lot of people say they want less screen time. _____, daily phone use keeps increasing.
Options: However, Therefore, For example
Question 12
Many schools now teach media literacy. _____, students learn how to check whether a viral post is reliable.
Options: As a result, For example, Nevertheless
Practise Social Media & Technology with this interactive fill-in-the-blank exercise of 12 questions. Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence, then submit to check your answers and get instant feedback on every choice.
Practising grammar in real sentences — rather than memorising rules in isolation — is one of the most effective ways to make a structure stick. You can retry as many times as you like to build accuracy and confidence using Social Media & Technology in everyday English.
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