Linking Words

They finally arrived at the station ................. the clock was striking eleven.

• as soon as

• just as

• as long as

The pupils jumped up and started getting ready to leave ................................ the bell rang.

• as long as

• as well as

• as soon as

The food had all been eaten ............................ we got to the party.

• while

• by the time

• meanwhile

We can only invite Lucy to our wedding ............................. we invite her horrible boyfriend as well.

• as soon as

• as well as

• as long as

We rented the same apartment every summer ............................ somebody was quicker than us and we had to look for another place to stay.

• as long as

• if

• unless

He wasn't wearing a face mask .......................... the sign on the door said that they had to be worn inside the whole building.

• even though

• even if

• even

She always cooked more food ............................ they had unexpected guests.

• in the event

• in case of

• in case

He was one of the worst students in our class. ........................................., he became a successful businessman.

• Despite of this

• Despite this

• In spite this

...................................... he was one of the worst students in our class, he set up a successful business.

• Despite

• In spite of

• Although

He was one of the worst students in our class. After graduation he had a successful career, ........................... .

• though

• although

• even though