ICFES

Grammar topics

I. Linking words

Multiple Choice

He didn’t start his essay until the last minute and _____ he didn’t manage to finish it on time.

• because of

• although

• thus

Multiple Choice

She was late due to ___________.

• the traffic was bad.

• the bad traffic.

• being bad traffic.

Multiple Choice

He stayed up to watch the match __________ he was really tired.

• in spite of

• however

• even though

Multiple Choice

In spite of ______ older than his sister, Luke is not as responsible as her.

• being

• be

• he is

Multiple Choice

“Try” is a short word _____ it has a great impact on us.

• so

• but

• because

Multiple Choice

______ having an excellent network with access for everybody, in the UK there are still a few people who refuse to take the first step to connect to the internet.

• Although

• Despite

• Because

Multiple Choice

In fact, _____ oceans, seas and rivers cover 70% of the earth, there is a limited supply of water, which keeps on moving round the earth.

• in spite of

• so

• although

Multiple Choice

The number of climbers is beginning to cause problems _____ many of them leave rubbish behind as they go up the mountain.

• because

• because of

• even though

Multiple Choice

There are many roads across the Rockies, ____ the best way to see them is to travel by train.

• since

• but

• because