Question

Part B
Peer Revision Task
You are revising a section of your group's draft research text on the effects of rainfall and
mood and notice some areas where you could improve text cohesion. Select the option
from each drop-down menu that BEST connects ideas clearly.

Draft Text:
Rain doesn't just shape the land-it can also shape how people feel.
Many studies show that sunlight increases serotonin levels, improving
mood.
[ Select ]
, a lack of light during rainy days increases
melatonin, which makes people tired or sad. Some people enjoy the
calm that comes with rain;
[ Select ]
, others find it difficult
to stay cheerful until the sun returns.

Answer 1

Choose:
1) "Conversely"
2) "however"

Revised paragraph:
Rain doesn't just shape the land—it can also shape how people feel. Many studies show that sunlight increases serotonin levels, improving mood. Conversely, a lack of light during rainy days increases melatonin, which makes people tired or sad. Some people enjoy the calm that comes with rain; however, others find it difficult to stay cheerful until the sun returns.