Grammar grade 9

He wasn't able to finish his work, ................ he tried as hard as he could.

• if

• even though

• but

• besides

Can you use 'of' after 'despite?

i.e. "Despite of the weather..."

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

SELECT ALL the linking words that show contrast in a sentence.

(More than one answer)

• Although

• However

• in spite of

• because

WHICH ONE IS NOT POSSIBLE?

They lost the match ________ their poor physical preparation.

• because

• due to

• as a result

• owing to

WHICH ONE IS NOT POSSIBLE?

Swimming alone is against the rules and, ____________, it's dangerous

• furthermore

• in addition

• however

• moreover

I have just moved to Hong Kong. I have _______ friends but I am sure I will make __________ more.

• many / are

• many / was

• much / is

There _______ _________ baking powder in this cake.

• are / too much

• is / too much

• is / too many