Linking words

_____ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.

• Since

• Because of

• Consequently

• For

I couldn't repair my bike, _____ I didn't have the right tools.

• so

• for

• because of

• therefore

Two of the factories in our small town have closed. _______, unemployment is high.

• Consequently

• Because

• So that

• Furthermore

_____ I heard the telephone ring, I didn't answer it.

• Because

• Only if

• Even though

• Provided that

Some English words have the same pronunciation _____ they are spelled differently, for example, dear and deer.

• unless

• though

• since

• only if

I have to eat breakfast in the morning. _______, I get hungry before my lunch break.

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Otherwise

• However

I need to find an apartment before I move. _____ I can find one in the next week or so, I will move to London the first of next month.

• Even if

• Due to

• Only if

• Provided that

Mrs. Kate, the school counselor, had years of experience dealing with student problems. _______, she is sometimes confronted by a problem that she cannot handle by herself.

• Therefore

• Nevertheless

• Otherwise

• On the other hand

Peter works hard at everything he does. His brother, ______, seldom puts out much effort.

• on the other hand

• otherwise

• furthermore

• consequently

________ the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer.

• Due to

• Even if

• Provided that

• Unless