Linking Words and Sentences Quiz

Fill in the blank: The experiment was a success; ___, the team celebrated their achievement.

• moreover

• consequently

• despite

• nonetheless

Choose the correct linking word: I want to travel abroad. ___, I need to save enough money first.

• Despite

• Therefore

• Otherwise

• In contrast

Fill in the blank: ___ the heavy rain, the event was not canceled.

• Due to

• Although

• Despite

• Hence

Choose the correct sentence:

• The product was expensive; since, it sold very well.

• The product was expensive; yet, it sold very well.

• The product was expensive; but, it sold very well.

• The product was expensive; thus, it sold very well.

Fill in the blank: He decided to study medicine; ___, he has always wanted to help people.

• nonetheless

• since

• as a result

• moreover

Choose the correct linking word: They were exhausted after the hike; ___, they felt accomplished.

• nonetheless

• despite

• because of

• due to

Fill in the blank: I didn't bring my umbrella; ___, I got soaked.

• furthermore

• therefore

• nevertheless

• because

Choose the correct sentence:

• He failed the exam despite of studying hard.

• He failed the exam due to studying hard.

• He failed the exam despite studying hard.

• He failed the exam although of studying hard.

Fill in the blank: I want to exercise more often; ___, I am too busy with work.

• as a result

• in addition

• however

• because of

Choose the correct linking word: The project was challenging; ___, it was very rewarding.

• on the other hand

• nonetheless

• due to

• as a result