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Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

2.

I enjoy watching romantic films___ my husband likes action movies.

a)

therefore

b)

whereas

c)

although

d)

since

3.

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

a)

due to

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

concequently

4.

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

5.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

6.

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

a)

In addition

b)

furthermore

c)

since

d)

moreover

7.

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

a)

since

b)

because

c)

although

d)

nevertheless

8.

They stayed home ___ the cold weather

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

therefore

d)

due to

9.

The roads were covered in ice; ___ it was not safe to drive.

a)

despite

b)

hence

c)

however

d)

but

10.

Where else did you go ___ the pop-shop?

a)

besides

b)

since

c)

concequently

d)

hence

11.

The Interact Club has done well to help the poor. ________, the Welfare Club has done well too.

a)

Similarly

b)

To add more

c)

In reverse

d)

reversely

12.

Wash the potato first. _____ you can boil them.

a)

In conclusion

b)

Afterwards

c)

On the other hand

d)

Thirdly

13.

We have been trying to contact Michael for the past few days. ______ we managed to trace him to a hotel in town.

a)

Eventually

b)

Then

c)

Regardless

d)

Irregardless

14.

Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. ___ you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Otherwise

c)

Similarly

d)

Therefore

15.

Let us not be complacent with ourselves. ___ we may lose out in the final round.

a)

Otherwise

b)

Likewise

c)

Moreover

d)

However

16.

The neighbours often helped each other, _____, creating a feeling of harmony in the neighbourhood.

a)

so

b)

as

c)

thus

d)

then

17.

"nevertheless" can be used to show

a)

addition of ideas

b)

sequence

c)

contrast

d)

result

18.

Which connector can be used to add ideas?

a)

so

b)

furthermore

c)

in spite of

d)

hence

19.

sequence connectors are used to show

a)

procedures

b)

comparison

c)

example

d)

contrast

20.
The connector "therefore" is used to...
a)
express result
b)
add information
c)
show contrast
d)
show alternative