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Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sea levels will probably rise in the next few decades ..... of global warming.

a)

as a result

b)

in order

c)

instead

d)

including

2.

I hope he drives carefully, .... he may have problems on such a slippery road.

a)

however

b)

so

c)

otherwise

d)

unless

3.

The president was not a very popular leader. ...., his resignation did not come as a surprise.

a)

So

b)

So that

c)

Therefore

d)

On the contrary

4.

Our economy will not improve this year. ...., all projections show that it will get worse.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

On the contrary

5.

The couple broke up a few days ago. ...., they are still living together because of the children

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

On the contrary

6.

... it was a wonderful place to go skiing, not many tourists found their way there.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Although

d)

Because

7.

The scientist studied the behaviour of various animals, ... whales and dolphins.

a)

in case

b)

and

c)

but

d)

including

8.

... we have to fight against environmental problems, but .... we need more and more energy every day.

a)

Not only - but also

b)

On the one hand - on the other hand

c)

Neither - nor

d)

Either - or

9.

I think he’s asleep. ... his eyes are closed.

a)

At least

b)

As a result

c)

So

d)

And

10.

The candidate didn’t quite meet the necessary requirements. ....he failed.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

On the contrary

11.

Please take some warm clothes with you, just .... it gets cold at night.

a)

because

b)

if

c)

so

d)

in case

12.

The report will be finished soon. ...., let’s get some coffee.

a)

So

b)

When

c)

While

d)

In the meantime