Linking Words

________ speaking five different languages, Wallace could not get a job as a translator.

• Despite

• Because

• Therefore

• So

• Due to

_______ the heavy snow on the roads, we cannot use our car this morning.

• However

• Because

• Due to

• Despite

• Although

_____ he lives in London, he doesn't get the chance to speak English.

• In addition

• Because

• Even though

• Owing to

• Moreover

Recently, Laurence has started to learn French; ______, he has begun watching movies in the same language.

• so

• although

• however

• moreover

• and

Jacob has invested in the electronics industry; _____, he has bought shares in Sony and has financed a start up.

• while

• like

• for example

• such as

• on the other hand

On the one hand, travelling is a lot of fun and bring opportunities to learn; on the ____ hand, it can be expensive and it is a challenge for shy people.

The person who spoke at the conference did so very quickly; _____, I understood nearly everything that he said.

• although

• much as

• while

• even though

• however

What class of word is, 'although'?

• subordinating conjunction

• conjunctive adverb

• preposition

• noun

Recently, Michael has received a bonus from his company; _____, he is looking to invest the money in a new house.

• due to

• therefore

• while

• because

• despite

______ living near one of the most famous coastlines in the world, Andrew doesn't like going to the beach.

• In addition to

• Because of

• Due to

• In spite of

• As a result of