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Connectors and linking expressions

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tom was embarrassed ___ he didn't know the answer to the question.

a)

despite

b)

therefore

c)

because

d)

although

2.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

3.

I enjoy watching romantic films___ my husband likes action movies.

a)

therefore

b)

whereas

c)

although

d)

since

4.

Dan didn't study for the test; ___, he failed.

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

therefore

5.

I went out with my friends ___ I had a lot of homework.

a)

since

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

although

6.

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

a)

due to

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

concequently

7.

There was no chance in finding the missing dog. The searching team, ___, continued to search for it.

a)

because

b)

whereas

c)

however

d)

despite

8.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

9.

Dan went out in a cold night without his coat; ___, he got sick.

a)

consequently

b)

since

c)

furthermore

d)

in additon

10.

___ to all the tests we prepare for, we have lots of homework to do.

a)

In addition

b)

furthermore

c)

since

d)

moreover

11.

She thought they were all going out ___ everybody was dressed up.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

whereas

d)

since

12.

They ran out of food and drinks at the party, ___ everyone had fun.

a)

since

b)

because

c)

although

d)

nevertheless

13.

"Were you insulted by what Ron said?"

"___ , I was flattered. In fact, it was a compliment. :) "

a)

On the contrary

b)

Therefore

c)

Hence

d)

Although

14.

Fruit ___ grapes and watermelon, are very expensive nowadays

a)

concequently

b)

due to

c)

such as

d)

since

15.

They stayed home ___ the cold weather

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

therefore

d)

due to

16.
What is the function of the connector?
Avi is very handsome. Yet, he is not popular with girls.
a)
contrast
b)
time
c)
addition
d)
result
17.
What is the function of the connector?
This restaurant has some of the best chefs in the city. Moreover, the service is excellent.
a)
example
b)
contrast
c)
addition
d)
result
18.
What is the function of the connector?
I read the morning newspaper for a while.  Afterwards, I took a shower and went to work.
a)
time
b)
explanation
c)
addition
d)
reason
19.
What is the function of the connector?
Car companies such as Toyota and Ford manufacture their cars in many different countries around the world.
a)
contrast
b)
example
c)
addition
d)
condition
20.
What is the function of the connector?
Most car accidents happen since drivers aren't paying attention.
a)
time
b)
result
c)
reason
d)
contrast
21.
What is the function of the connector?
We will go to the beach on Friday if it doesn't rain.
a)
result
b)
addition
c)
contrast
d)
condition
22.
What is the function of the connector?
He has an appointment on Thursday.  In other words, I don't think he will be able to attend our meeting.
a)
explanation
b)
similarity
c)
addition
d)
contrast
23.
What is the function of the connector?
Although my sister works three jobs a day, she doesn't earn much money.
a)
addition
b)
contrast
c)
similarity
d)
time
24.
What is the function of the connector?
Business has been very bad this year. Consequently, we had to close one of our factories.
a)
time
b)
explanation
c)
condition
d)
result
25.
What is the function of the connector?
He passed his exams with high grades. Therefore, he has some good news to tell his parents.
a)
condition
b)
reason
c)
example
d)
result
26.

________________ Jeremy worked very hard, he

didn’t manage to pass the exam.

a)

Although

b)

But

c)

However

27.

They kept on making noise _________________the teacher had asked them to stop three times.

a)

therefore

b)

so

c)

even though

28.

My brother loves video games. _________________he doesn’t play them at night.

a)

However,

b)

As a result,

c)

So

29.

She's gotten a good job; _________________, she can comfortably pay all her bills.

a)

therefore

b)

as a result

c)

consequently

d)

all correct

30.

We must return the books today; _________________, we''ll have to pay a fine.

a)

on the contrary

b)

anyway

c)

likewise

d)

otherwise

31.

________________ his parents warned him about the danger, he did not take their advice.

a)

Even though

b)

Nevertheless

c)

However

d)

Provided that

32.

________ I’m not good at tennis, I like it.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

But

d)

So

33.

I was watching Netflix, ________ I didn't do my homework.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

so

34.

I like playing sports. ____, I like playing football and basketball.

a)

Also

b)

For instance

c)

However

d)

Last

35.

On the one hand, I believe that mobile phones are a great tool nowadays. ........, I also think that there should be some rules to regulate their usage at school.

a)

For example,

b)

On the other hand,

c)

Besides,

d)

Furthermore,