Linking words + Comprehension

________ she was born in Spain, she can't speak Spanish.

• Although

• All in all

• However

• In addition

The trip is too expensive. ________________ , I don't really like hot weather.

• As a result

• Besides

• For instance

• On the other hand

The hotel was open. ____________ , nobody came to the reception desk.

• Likewise

• On the contrary

• However

• On to of that

A hurricane has been announced. __________ , air traffic will be disrupted.

• Even if

• As long as

• Furthermore

• Therefore

______________ , our team is now one of the best in the world.

• In the same way

• All in all

• On the other hand

• Therefore

I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.

• WHILE

• HOWEVER

• WHEREAS

The natural surroundings can be damaged ....... large numbers of tourists in the area.

• AS WELL AS

• AS A RESULT OF

• IN ADDITION TO

• IN ORDER TO

People should learn to reuse the same shopping bag ...... cut down on plastic.

• WOULD LEAD TO

• AS WELL AS

• IN ORDER TO

• IN ADDITION TO

Every student in class had to study the life cycle of an animal. Beth chose one she wanted to learn more about. She often saw it in the pond near her house. She was amazed, though, when she really followed one closely from it's beginning as an egg to a tadpole until its legs developed.

What animal did Beth study?

• duck

• mouse

• frog

• lizard

Today is a special day for Bob. He was waiting at the bus stop with his dad. He is a little scared. He is meeting his second grade teacher for the first time. He hopes he likes her. He hopes he makes new friends in his class, too.

What day do you think this is for Bob?

• day of the class trip

• first day at a new school

• Halloween

• Christmas

• last day at school