TOEIC linking words, conjunctions

You must register for the course ahead of time; ___ you will not be guaranteed a place.

• if

• else

• unless

• otherwise

These toys are popular with parents because they allow children to learn ___ they play.

• for

• as

• from

• until

___ they were ordered, the brochures and business cards were never printed.

• Although

• Even

• However

• Despite

There are a number of qualified candidates for the position, and it will be difficult to choose ___ them.

• because

• about

• despite

• among

Everyone had to use the stairs ___ the elevators were out of order.

• however

• although

• since

• so

Mrs. Simpson seems to have settled in to her new role well, ___ she has only been Catering Manager for a couple of months.

• despite

• although

• however

• while

In this tough economic climate, it would be better to offer cheaper deals for bulk purchases ___ than increase our unit prices.

• instead

• in case

• except

• rather

They had to postpone the meeting with the client ___ Mr. Tan's plane was late.

• although

• while

• because

• with

___none of us were familiar with the city, Mr. Gutman drove us to the meeting.

• Although

• Because

• Therefore

• However

___ it was Mr. Guiton's birthday, his staff took him to lunch.

• Although

• During

• Because

• That