Pre-test: Linkers

1. 1. He didn't want to stay at home _____ strange things were happening at his house.​

• because
• In addition
• however
• but

2. 2. Jo is rich, _____ Tom is poor.​

• but
• and
• so
• Moreover

3. 3. My boyfriend liked the necktie, _____ he bought it.​

• so
• Despite
• Even though
• but

4. 4. _____ Siri is late, the teacher doesn’t say anything. ​​

• Even though
• Despite
• In spite of
• Moreover

5. 5. _____ having a sore throat, she won that singing competition.

• Despite
• Although
• Besides
• Furthermore

6. 6. January is the first month of the year, _____ December is the last.​

• and
• Moreover
• because
• first

7. 7. _____ studying hard, John didn’t pass that exam.​

• In spite of
• In addition
• And
• So

8. 8. I like listening to music; _____ , I don't like going to concerts.​

• however
• so
• and
• besides

9. 9. He said he had not known her. _____ , he had not even seen her.​

• Moreover
• So
• But
• Despite

10. 10. Linda is smart _____ pretty.​ ​ ​

• as well as
• but
• so
• because