Mastering Linking Words

Which linking word best completes the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, _____ it was raining.'? A) although B) because C) and D) but

• D) but

• if

• so

• or

Identify the type of linking word in the sentence: 'She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam.' A) additive B) adversative C) causal D) sequential

• Causal

• additive

• adversative

• sequential

Combine the sentences using a linking word: 'He is very talented. He is not very confident.' A) although B) because C) and D) so

• unless

• or

• but

• A) although

Choose the correct linking word: 'I will go to the party, _____ I have a lot of homework.' A) although B) but C) and D) so

• unless

• because

• but

• while

What type of linking word is 'however' in the sentence: 'I wanted to go; however, I was too tired.'? A) causal B) adversative C) additive D) sequential

• B) adversative

• A) temporal

• D) explanatory

• C) conditional

Fill in the blank with the appropriate linking word: 'She loves to read, _____ she doesn't have much time.' A) but B) and C) so D) because

• or

• A) but

• although

• if

Which linking word would best connect these ideas: 'He was late. He missed the bus.' A) because B) although C) therefore D) and

• C) therefore

• if

• unless

• since

Identify the linking word in the sentence: 'You can have tea or coffee.' A) and B) or C) but D) so

• C) but

• A) and

• B) or

• D) so

Combine the following sentences: 'It was raining. We decided to stay indoors.' A) because B) although C) and D) so

• if

• D) so

• unless

• since

Choose the correct linking word: 'I enjoy swimming, _____ I prefer to swim in the ocean.' A) but B) and C) so D) because

• unless

• A) but

• or

• although