Linkers

Tick the INCORRECT linker.

He got to work early _________ avoid his unpleasant colleague.

• owing to

• in order to

• so as to

• to

Tick all the INCORRECT linkers.

His frustration with his stubborn boss built up and up. _______________, he still found himself agreeing with him.

• However

• Consequently

• Nevertheless

• Despite

In spite of ______________ the more assertive candidate, Richard didn't get the job.

Tick the CORRECT linkers.

Sales figures have fallen drastically _____________ the fact that the economy is in recession.

• because

• because of

• owing

• due to

Tick the CORRECT linker.

She set herself very strict deadlines ____________ leave everything to the last minute.

• so as to

• in order to

• in order not to

• in case

Tick the CORRECT linker.

She advised him to meet all the issues head-on ____________ they were too important to be put off.

• as

• due to

• because of

• therefore

Some decisions are impossible to make based on evidence. You should ______________ just go with your gut feeling.

TICK all the INCORRECT linkers.

My new job was supposed to be a promotion. I didn't feel like it, __________.

• although

• though

• even though

• nevertheless

Tick the CORRECT linker.

Don't just buy everything that catches your eye ____________ you need the money for something more important in the future.

• so that

• in order to

• since

• in case

Tick the sentences with the wrong register (formality).

• Though the meeting had finished, the participants continued to discuss the key issues for some time afterwards.

• It's cold outside today, yet it's a beautiful day too.

• I went to the shop earlier so as to get some potatoes for dinner.

• Investing is more important than ever now since clients want to have faith in the future of the business.