Linking Words 2

I wanted to go to the party, ___________I was too tired.

• but

• however

• so

• because

She studied very hard;_______________, she didn’t pass the exam and failed the driving exam.

• therefore

• although

• however

• so

It was raining, ________we couldn't go out.

• as long as

• so

• but

• besides

You can borrow my car _____________ you drive carefully.

• however

• therefore

• but

• as long as

He didn’t pay the rent; ___________, he was evicted.

• although

• therefore

• and

• because

I bought apples ____________ oranges at the market

• but

• because

• so

• and

I don’t like that restaurant; ____________, it’s too expensive.

• but

• so

• besides

• provided that

She wanted to buy a new dress, ________ it was too expensive.

• therefore

• although

• so

• but

• The book was interesting; ___________-, the ending was disappointing.

• therefore

• however

• provided that

• because

She didn’t feel well, __________ she left work early.

• so

• but

• because

• as long as