TOEIC Linking Words

____ John found Maria hard to get along with, he did the best he could.

• However

• Because of

• Nevertheless

• Although

___ you were working under pressure, you have done an excellent job!

• However

• Although

• In spite of

• Despite

Tim was always helpful and cheerful with customers; ______, he was declared employee of the month.

• nevertheless

• therefore

• however

• because

_____ hard work in important, so is spending time with family and friends.

• Since

• Likewise

• In spite

• While

____ of the bad weather, the meeting has been postponed.

• Because

• Consequently

• Due to

• Although there was

______the interview going well, I still don't feel confident that they will offer me the job.

• Despite

• Even though

• Although

• While

The most dedicated fans attended the game ___ the pouring rain.

• even though

• although

• despite

• regardless

____ Alan came up with the idea, he should present it at the meeting.

• Although

• However

• Therefore

• Since

The plain was delayed ____ high winds.

• accounting for

• because

• owing

• due to

_____ our profits increase, we will have to fire some workers.

• In the case

• Because

• Unless

• Due to