linkers

linkers / connectors

similar to "because"

​because / due to the fact that / since / for

I work because I want to buy a new house

Similar to "but"

​but, however, nevertheless, notwithstanding, yet

I went to the stadium to see my favorite football team, ___ they lost.

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I would like to visit Italy ___ my parents live there, and I miss them

• however

• due to the fact that

• but

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I was with my mother at the restaurant ___ she didn´t pay attention to me. She was at the phone all the time

• since

• because

• however

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I usually go where my friend lives ___ I like to talk to him

• notwithstanding

• but

• due to the fact that

Similar to "so"

​so, therefore, that´s why, for that reason, hence, thus.

I am practicing English now. That´s why, my skills are getting better

Similar to "also"

​Also, moreover, furthermore, in addition, additionally.

My boss always tells me to prepare reports. Also, he tells me to train new people

Multiple Choice

My brother doesn´t take a shower after playing____ he smells bad

• because

• moreover

• so

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I work and study everyday. ___ , I take care of my child.

• however

• also

• so

• therefore

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My partners at school never do homework ____ they have problems with the teacher.

• thus

• however

• in addition

• due to the fact that

Multiple Choice

My computer is really old ____ it works well

• however

• additionally

• hence

Multiple Choice

My child cries all the time ___he is a little baby

• but

• so

• however

• because

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My children eat too much at night ___ they have nightmares and can´t sleep well

• nevertheless

• for

• thus

• since

Similar to "although"

​although, though , even though

Although my car is small, I feel comfortable in it.

I usually sleep well even though I am worried.

Similar to "to"

​to, in order to , for the purpose of, so that

I do exercise TO LOSE weight

I do exercise FOR THE PURPOSE OF losing weight

I do exercise SO THAT I lose weight.

Multiple Choice

My dad imports car parts ___ make money

• to

• for the purpose of

• so that

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I work ___ my children can have all they need

• to

• for the purpose of

• so that

Multiple Choice

My best friend called me last night ___ invite me to go out

• for the purpose of

• so that

• in order to

Multiple Choice

... my brother is short, he plays basketball really well

• moreover

• even though

• so that

• because

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He speaks English and Spanish well. ____ he speaks French and Germany

• so

• but

• therefore

• furthermore

Multiple Choice

She lives in Dubai ___ she spends a lot of money

• for that reason

• moreover

• but

• due to the fact that

Multiple Choice

Ecuador has economic problems ___ it is rich in natural resources

• in order to

• hence

• thus

• although

Similar to "due to" (debido a)

​due to , owing to , for

The match was cancelled due to the weather

Similar to "despite" (a pesar de)

despite, in spite of

He bought a ferrari despite the price

He bought a ferrari in spite of the price

Multiple Choice

She doesn´t smoke ___ it affects our bodies.

• but

• for

• in order to

• so

Multiple Choice

Many people die ___ accidents on the road

• despite

• in spite of

• due to

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Juan is 17 years old. he is really mature ____ his age

• moreover

• however

• in spite of

• due to

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There are many people at the concert ___ the good performance of the artists

• however

• so that

• in order to

• owing to

Multiple Choice

choose a synonym of "Because"

• for the purpose of

• nevertheless

• due to the fact that

• so

Multiple Choice

a synonym of "but "

• so

• so that

• moreover

• notwithstanding

Multiple Choice

a synonym of "also"

• nevertheless

• hence

• furthermore

• owing to