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Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

We had lots of fun, the weather was great, and we couldn’t have found a better hotel._________, it was a wonderful vacation

a)

Surely

b)

All in all

c)

After all

2.

________, you realise that Sydney is not the capital of Australia.

a)

basically

b)

admittedly

c)

surely

3.

You must begin to study harder, _________ a matter of fact you won’t pass the test.

a)

Actually

b)

Otherwise

c)

as

4.

Don’t worry. You’re our guest, so ________, we’ll pay for all your expenses.

a)

Besides

b)

surely

c)

naturally

5.

Amanda is gorgeous and smart. ________, she can be a little stubborn!

a)

Mind you

b)

Given that

c)

Basically

6.

The play was boring, the acting amateurish and the direction non-existent. ________, it wasn’t too long, so that’s a relief.

a)

At least

b)

Surely

c)

Above all

7.

__________, my suggestion is costlier but it brings better results.

a)

Given that

b)

Mind you

c)

Admittedly

8.

Leann doesn’t like science-fiction movies._________, I think she’s seen Interstellar already, so we should really choose a different one.

a)

Besides

b)

After all

c)

Basically

9.

The game will start at six._________, is Jamie coming, too?

a)

By the way

b)

Naturally

c)

Apparantly

10.

________, I have to go now, so we’ll talk more next time, OK?

a)

Anyway

b)

After all

c)

Surely

11.

I’m not going to buy a new bike – I need to save some money. Besides, _________________________.

a)

the old one is fine

b)

the old one is broken

12.

So, Mary’s moving to Canada. By the way, _________________________.

a)

did you remember to call the plumber about the faucet?

b)

she says she wants to make a fresh start there.

13.

I don’t think you should blame her for making a mistake. After all, _____________________________.

a)

she’s new to the job

b)

she’s very experienced.

14.

This steak is tough and overcooked. Still, at least ________________________.

a)

the French fries are good

b)

the French fries are burnt.

15.

I think his essay is fantastic, given that _______________________.

a)

he’s only 15.

b)

he’s 35.

16.

You need to tell her you’re not coming. Otherwise

a)

she’ll be expecting you?

b)

did you remember to buy some bread?

17.

ou really need a haircut. Anyway, _________________________?

a)

I suppose I should be going.

b)

your suit needs cleaning, too.

18.

Have you heard? Petra is getting divorced. Apparently, ______________________.

a)

she tells me she’s met another man.

b)

her husband was having an affair.