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Connectives PJN edition

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anna is talented at music _______ art.

a)

as well as

b)

also

c)

moreover

d)

either

2.

Having a talent contest is a good idea. ________, we don’t have enough money.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Nevertheless

c)

For example

d)

besides

3.

He collects a lot of things. _______, he collects stamps, old coins, badges and flags.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Nevertheless

c)

For example

d)

However

4.

She said she might come _______ Saturday _______ Sunday.

a)

neither…nor

b)

either…or

c)

too…to

d)

so…that

5.

Pollution will remain a global problem for a long time _______ much has been done to solve it.

a)

since

b)

however

c)

though

d)

if

6.

Admitting he is naturally clever,we do not think he will make much improvement,_______ he pays no attention to his lessons.

a)

so that

b)

as

c)

even if

d)

unless

7.

He was lazy. _______ of it,he didn't pass the exam.

a)

as a result

b)

so

c)

in spite

d)

despite

8.

The house was too expensive and too big.________,I'd grown fond of our little rented house.

a)

Besides

b)

Therefore

c)

Somehow

d)

Otherwise

9.

Find ways to praise your children often,________ you'll find they will open their hearts to you.

a)

till

b)

or

c)

and

d)

but

10.

Many people believe that hunger is only a problem in the developing world. _______,it is a problem all over the world.

a)

Yet

b)

Moreover

c)

But

d)

On the contrary

11.

Snakes ___ lizards are cold-blooded animals.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

and

d)

because

12.

You can move the cursor either by using the mouse ___ by using the arrow keys on the keyboard.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

so

d)

but

13.

She is very hard-working ___ not very creative.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

so that

d)

because

14.

Patients were discharged from hospital ___ the beds were needed by other people.

a)

so

b)

however

c)

moreover

d)

because

15.

I was lost ___ I bought a street map.

a)

so that

b)

so

c)

meanwhile

d)

since

16.

Carl's starting college in September. ___, he's travelling around Europe.

a)

First

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

Meanwhile

17.

We were unable to get funding. ___, we had to abandon the project.

a)

Therefore

b)

Moreover

c)

However

d)

Meanwhile

18.

Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals ___ they are under the supervision of a teacher.

a)

unless

b)

so

c)

because

d)

and

19.

___ people throw rubbish into the sea, sea creatures are harmed.

a)

Although

b)

Therefore

c)

Since

d)

Before

20.

The whole report is badly written. ___, it's inaccurate.

a)

Moreover

b)

Although

c)

However

d)

Since

21.

___ my mother dies not like seafood, she cooks prawns and crabs for us.

a)

Furthermore

b)

In addition

c)

Although

d)

Since

22.

The boat sank almost immediately ___ it had struck the rock.

a)

before

b)

after

c)

so

d)

but

23.

___ to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.

a)

In addition

b)

As a result

c)

Meanwhile

d)

However

24.

The house is beautiful. ___, it's in a great location.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

Furthermore

d)

Since

25.

I worked overtime this week ___ I can take time off next week.

a)

so that

b)

so

c)

because

d)

or

26.

I like to eat apples _____ I don't like to eat bananas.

a)

who

b)

which

c)

but

d)

because

27.

I have a signed football shirt _____ is very valuable.

a)

and

b)

although

c)

because

d)

which

28.

Ben fed the turtle _____ it was hungry.

a)

because

b)

although

c)

but

d)

and

29.

Granny went for a walk ______ it was raining.

a)

which

b)

although

c)

because

d)

and

30.

Rhys is a jockey _____ has won lots of races.

a)

which

b)

but

c)

who

d)

although

31.

Dad watered the plants _____ they grew.

a)

and

b)

because

c)

which

d)

although

32.

I let the dog out _____ shut the door.

a)

which

b)

although

c)

but

d)

and

33.

I dried my hair _____ it was wet.

a)

and

b)

because

c)

which

d)

but

34.

The teacher rewarded the pupils _____ did well in their work.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

which

d)

who

35.

_____ it was snowing school was still open.

a)

Because

b)

Which

c)

And

d)

Although

36.

Jonny is a good boxer _____ does not like to fight.

a)

but

b)

although

c)

which

d)

because

37.

Rebecca ate some toffee _____ stuck to her teeth.

a)

and

b)

which

c)

because

d)

although

38.

Dad was late for work _____ he slept in.

a)

but

b)

which

c)

because

d)

although

39.

Dogs _____ cats make perfect pets.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

which

d)

and

40.

Sarah wants to eat the pie _____ but she is allergic to nuts.

a)

but

b)

which

c)

because

d)

although

41.

Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

a. therefore

b)

b. however

c)

c. otherwise

42.

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.

a)

a. Consequently

b)

b. Furthermore

c)

c. Otherwise

43.

I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.

a)

a. Moreover

b)

b. Nevertheless

c)

c. However

44.

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

a)

a. Otherwise

b)

b. Hence

c)

c. Nevertheless

45.

Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.

a)

a. however

b)

b. moreover

c)

c. furthermore

46.

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

a)

a. Therefore

b)

b. Nonetheless

c)

c. Otherwise

47.

You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.

a)

a. otherwise

b)

b. although

c)

c. besides

48.

The neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___.

a)

a. moreover

b)

b. thus

c)

c. though

49.

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

a)

a. however

b)

b. therefore

c)

c. furthermore

50.

He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.

a)

a. Moreover

b)

b. Therefore

c)

c. Although

51.

That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.

a)

a. furthermore

b)

b. hence

c)

c. although

52.

The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.

a)

a. Furthermore

b)

b. Besides

c)

c. Therefore

53.

We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.

a)

a. nevertheless

b)

b. unless

c)

c. thus

54.

She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.

a)

a. hence

b)

b. however

c)

c. otherwise

55.

It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.

a)

a. nevertheless

b)

b. otherwise

c)

c. hence

56.

I went to Rm 205 _______________ I didn't do my homework.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

because

57.

I like to drink tea ____ coffee

a)

but

b)

and

c)

also

58.

I like to drink coffee ____ not orange juice.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

also

59.

__________ to coffee, I like orange juice.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

In addition

60.

______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Chan didn't punish me.

a)

Therefore

b)

Although

c)

Eventually

61.

He was rude to me. _______, I will not speak to him.

a)

because

b)

before

c)

Therefore

62.

I was doing my homework _____ my mother returned.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

after

63.

My sister was reading ___ I was watching the television.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

so

64.

It was sunny. _____, it was still a bit cold.

a)

So

b)

However

c)

Therefore

65.

____ it rains tomorrow, the learning trip will be cancelled.

a)

If

b)

Unless

c)

Until

66.

You will miss the bus _____ you hurry.*

a)

unless

b)

if

c)

until

67.

I finished my homework _____ I went to bed last night.

a)

after

b)

until

c)

before

68.

Mary set the table for dinner. Meanwhile, her mother continued cooking the last dish. What is the meaning of "meanwhile"?

a)

Afterwards

b)

At the same time

c)

Finally

d)

However

69.

"And" and "also" are connectives which tell _______.

a)

order or time

b)

giving addition information

c)

reasons or cause and effect

d)

opposite ideas

70.

"However" and "although" are connectives which tell _______.

a)

order or time

b)

giving addition information

c)

reasons or cause and effect

d)

opposite ideas

71.

"Because" and "therefore" are connectives which tell _______.

a)

order or time

b)

giving addition information

c)

reasons or cause and effect

d)

comparing two things

72.

"First", "second" and "third" are connectives which tell _______.

a)

order or time

b)

giving addition information

c)

providing opposite ideas

d)

comparing two things

73.

Andy jogs everyday _______ he can stay in shape.

a)

but

b)

so that

c)

if

d)

because

74.

I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!

a)

because

b)

or

c)

so

d)

but

75.

They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.

a)

so

b)

because

c)

and

d)

because of

76.

He did not earn enough money. _____, his wife decided to get a job.

a)

Therefore

b)

On the other hand

c)

Besides

77.

We do not live in the same building. _____, we seldom see each other.

a)

Besides

b)

On the other hand

c)

Therefore

78.

The weather was sunny and warm. Nevertheless, we went to the beach.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

79.

______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.

a)

Because

b)

Although

c)

But

d)

So

80.

…………..…… she was not educated in England, she speaks English like a native.

a)

Despite

b)

Even

c)

Although

d)

Besides

81.

I can see you ………… the dim lighting.

a)

despite

b)

although

c)

even though

d)

in spite

82.

Watch the film ……………….. it's black and white.

a)

as

b)

even

c)

even though

d)

because

83.

…………. her deprived background, she is a brilliant student.

a)

Although

b)

Even though

c)

In spite of

d)

Despite of

84.

I generally don't like pop music. ...………….., Sting's pretty good.

a)

Therefore

b)

Besides

c)

But

d)

Nevertheless

85.

He vaped a lot. …………, he got very sick and needed to quit.

a)

Because

b)

However

c)

Consequently

d)

On the other hand

86.

We rely so much on smart phone as it's useful. ……, it also makes us too dependent on it.

a)

While

b)

On the other hand

c)

Therefore

d)

Even though

87.

……….. I love music, I don't fancy the idea of studying the subject for exam.

a)

Even

b)

Despite

c)

While

d)

Since

88.

Which one is correct?

a)

I love books. So I read lots of them.

b)

I love books, so I read lots of them.

c)

I love books so that I read lots of them.

89.

Which one is correct?

a)

I dance regularly so that I'm fit.

b)

I dance regularly so I'm fit.

c)

I dance regularly as a result I'm fit.

90.

Which one is incorrect?

a)

The temperature keeps rising in spite of our efforts.

b)

The temperature keeps rising despite of our efforts.

c)

The temperature keeps rising despite our efforts.

91.

Which one is correct?

a)

Philip Pullman is a great story teller so that he won many awards.

b)

Philip Pullman is a great story teller. Because of this, he won many awards.

c)

Philip Pullman is a great story teller for that reason he won many awards.

92.

Which one is correct?

a)

I love reading. Though my sister hates it.

b)

Although I love reading, but my sister hates it.

c)

I love reading. On the contrary, my sister hates it.

93.

There is a huge demand for water __________ there are so many people in the world.

a)

although

b)

however

c)

because

d)

then

94.

__________,some people don't think about the amount of water they waste.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

Because

d)

Then

95.

__________ you run a tap, then make sure you turn it off afterwards.

a)

If

b)

However

c)

So

d)

Then

96.

Which three are used for addition?

a)

furthermore

b)

except

c)

unless

d)

also

e)

as well as

97.

Which three are time connectives?

a)

although

b)

and

c)

firstly

d)

afterwards

e)

finally

98.

Which three are cause and effect connectives?

a)

however

b)

so

c)

firstly

d)

because

e)

as a result of

99.

___________the eggs hatch, they become nymphs.

a)

After

b)

Later

c)

Afterwards

d)

In addition

100.

The nymphs live in the pond _________ they develop into dragonflies.

a)

because

b)

until

c)

after

d)

however

101.

_______, the nymphs shed their skin to become dragonflies.

a)

Finally

b)

Before

c)

Since

d)

Once

102.

_________, the dragonflies mate. Next, the female lays the eggs on a leaf in a pond.

a)

Firstly

b)

Finally

c)

However

d)

Unless

103.

I was very nervous ... I was scared of the test.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

while

d)

because

104.

She loves tongue twisters ... she decided to make one herself.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

and

d)

because

105.

I love baking cookies ... nobody wants to eat them!

a)

because

b)

even though

c)

so

d)

but

106.

Spiders have eight legs ... they can spin webs.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

or

107.

Should we meet up at your house ... at the restaurant?

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

because

108.

I like to drink tea ... coffee

a)

but

b)

and

c)

also

109.

I was very sick yesterday ... I didn't go to work.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

so

d)

although

110.

I finished my homework ... I went to bed last night.

a)

after

b)

until

c)

before

111.

Maria must study hard ... she wants to become a doctor.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

however

d)

because

112.

They did not want others to hear them ... they spoke softly.

a)

so

b)

because

c)

and

d)

because of

113.

Sam is good at sports. He can play volleyball ... tennis.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

and

d)

because

114.

They can play the flute ... they can't play the harp.

a)

because

b)

or

c)

and

d)

but

115.

Which do you like, oranges, apples ... pears?

a)

because

b)

but

c)

or

d)

and

116.

This TV programme is boring ... it is very informative.

a)

too

b)

and

c)

so

d)

but

117.

Do you want to surf the Net ... read a book?

a)

when

b)

and

c)

or

d)

but

118.

There are some butterflies ... bees flying around the flowers.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

because

d)

when

119.

... I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Chan didn't punish me.

a)

Because

b)

Even though

c)

But

d)

So

120.

I was late for class this morning ... the school bus was late.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

so

d)

even though

121.

He had no money ... he couldn't buy any food.

a)

so

b)

even though

c)

but

d)

because

122.

Issac has many friends ... he is so nice.

a)

while

b)

so

c)

but

d)

because

123.

Lily likes hamburgers ... she doesn't like hot dogs.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

because

124.

Spiders have eight legs __________ they can spin webs.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

or

125.

Jellyfish are beautiful creatures _________ they are poisonous.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

so

126.

I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!

a)

because

b)

or

c)

so

d)

but

127.

He rode his motorbike down the hill _________ over the bridge.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

and

d)

but

128.

He had no money _________ he couldn't buy any food.

a)

so

b)

or

c)

but

d)

when

129.

Should we meet up at your house _______ at the restaurant?

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

because

130.

Ted _________ his friends went to the cafe for some drinks.

a)

and

b)

so

c)

or

d)

but

131.

I want to watch the cartoon________ I must first finish my homework.

a)

or

b)

because

c)

but

d)

and

132.

Do you prefer coffee ______ tea?

a)

or

b)

and

c)

so

d)

but

133.

The accident happened ___________ the driver was talking on his mobile phone while driving.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

because

d)

so

134.

Jerry had a bad headache yesterday, _______________ he couldn’t come to football practice.

a)

which

b)

although

c)

so

135.

__________________________ we were driving through the countryside, we saw many picturesque villages.

a)

While

b)

When

c)

Both

d)

None

136.

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

137.

He likes all kinds of sports, ______________ skiing, hockey and volleyball.

a)

but

b)

such as

c)

nor

138.

I was involved in a climbing accident._____________________ , I had an arm cast for a few months.

a)

Following this

b)

Because

c)

Despite this

139.

Pets need nutritious food. (a)   , they need vaccinations.

140.

He had always struggled with school until he received tutoring._____________________, his grades have improved.

a)

when

b)

Since then

c)

Although

141.

Allergies to certain insect bites can be fatal. (a)   , a bee sting can cause shock in some people.

142.

We need to find out what is causing your pain. In order to understand this, we need to do a series of tests.


Tick if the connective is appropriate or no.

a)

Appropriate

b)

Not appropriate

143.

Gorillas eat plants.In contrast, chimpanzees eat small animals as well as plants.


In the above sentence , "In contrast" is a connective.

a)

True

b)

False

144.

I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!

a)

because

b)

or

c)

so

d)

but

145.

They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.

a)

so

b)

because

c)

and

d)

because of

146.

He did not earn enough money. _____, his wife decided to get a job.

a)

Therefore

b)

On the other hand

c)

Besides

147.

We do not live in the same building. _____, we seldom see each other.

a)

Besides

b)

On the other hand

c)

Therefore

148.

The weather was sunny and warm. Nevertheless, we went to the beach.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

149.

______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.

a)

Because

b)

Although

c)

But

d)

So

150.

…………..…… she was not educated in England, she speaks English like a native.

a)

Despite

b)

Even

c)

Although

d)

Besides

151.

Watch the film ……………….. it's black and white.

a)

as

b)

even

c)

even though

d)

because

152.

We rely so much on smart phone as it's useful. ……, it also makes us too dependent on it.

a)

While

b)

On the other hand

c)

Therefore

d)

Even though

153.

Which one is correct?

a)

I love books. So I read lots of them.

b)

I love books, so I read lots of them.

c)

I love books so that I read lots of them.

154.

The weather was sunny and warm. Nevertheless, we went to the beach.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

155.

______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.

a)

Because

b)

Although

c)

But

d)

So

156.

Snakes ___ lizards are cold-blooded animals.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

and

d)

because

157.

You can move the cursor either by using the mouse ___ by using the arrow keys on the keyboard.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

so

d)

but

158.

Patients were discharged from hospital ___ the beds were needed by other people.

a)

so

b)

however

c)

moreover

d)

because

159.

I was lost ___ I bought a street map.

a)

so that

b)

so

c)

meanwhile

d)

since

160.

Carl's starting college in September. ___, he's travelling around Europe.

a)

First

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

Meanwhile

161.

We were unable to get funding. ___, we had to abandon the project.

a)

Therefore

b)

Moreover

c)

However

d)

Meanwhile

162.

Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals ___ they are under the supervision of a teacher.

a)

unless

b)

so

c)

because

d)

and

163.

___ people throw rubbish into the sea, sea creatures are harmed.

a)

Although

b)

Therefore

c)

Since

d)

Before

164.

The whole report is badly written. ___, it's inaccurate.

a)

Moreover

b)

Although

c)

However

d)

Since

165.

___ my mother dies not like seafood, she cooks prawns and crabs for us.

a)

Furthermore

b)

In addition

c)

Although

d)

Since

166.

___ to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.

a)

In addition

b)

As a result

c)

Meanwhile

d)

However

167.

The house is beautiful. ___, it's in a great location.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

Furthermore

d)

Since

168.

I worked overtime this week ___ I can take time off next week.

a)

so that

b)

so

c)

because

d)

or

169.

He was lazy. _______ of it,he didn't pass the exam.

a)

as a result

b)

so

c)

in spite

d)

despite

170.

Many people believe that hunger is only a problem in the developing world. _______,it is a problem all over the world.

a)

Yet

b)

Moreover

c)

But

d)

On the contrary

171.

Patients were discharged from hospital ___ the beds were needed by other people.

a)

so

b)

however

c)

moreover

d)

because

172.

___ people throw rubbish into the sea, sea creatures are harmed.

a)

Although

b)

Therefore

c)

Since

d)

Before

173.

The whole report is badly written. ___, it's inaccurate.

a)

Moreover

b)

Although

c)

However

d)

Since

174.

___ to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.

a)

In addition

b)

As a result

c)

Meanwhile

d)

However

175.

Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.

a)

a. however

b)

b. moreover

c)

c. furthermore

176.

He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.

a)

a. Moreover

b)

b. Therefore

c)

c. Although

177.

They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.

a)

so

b)

because

c)

and

d)

because of

178.

______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.

a)

Because

b)

Although

c)

But

d)

So

179.

I stood on the deck ..................... it was very windy.

a)

THEREFORE

b)

SINCE

c)

EVEN THOUGH

d)

BECAUSE OF

180.

I studied journalism in college. .........................., I had a part-time job at a newspaper.

a)

IN ADDITION

b)

AS

c)

DESPITE OF

d)

HOWEVER

181.

Smoking is a bad habit because it smells bad and it can damage your health. ........................, it is a very expensive habit.

a)

ALL IN ALL

b)

EITHER

c)

AS WELL

d)

FURTHERMORE

182.

The storm destroyed my cousin’s home, and it destroyed his car ....................

a)

AS WELL

b)

AS SOON AS

c)

NEITHER

d)

HOWEVER

183.

............................... to the heavy snow, all flights to Berlin have been cancelled.

a)

AS WELL

b)

DESPITE OF

c)

DUE TO

d)

MOREOVER

184.

................................, he was bigger, he never looked down on me.

a)

IN CONCLUSION

b)

EVEN THOUGH

c)

EITHER

d)

FINALLY

185.

They said they had planned everything very carefully and meticulously. ..........................., a few things still went wrong.

a)

NEVERTHELESS

b)

ADDITIONALLY

c)

FURTHERMORE

d)

NEVERTHELESS

186.

You should get your driving license renewed, ........................ you will get a fine.

a)

HOWEVER

b)

THEREFORE

c)

MOREOVER

d)

OTHERWISE

187.

................................, I asked her not to tell anyone anything, she still betrayed my trust and told the entire universe!

a)

DESPITE THE FACT

b)

THOUGH

c)

EVEN THOUGH

d)

NONETHELESS

188.

.......................... the rain we still went on a trip to Oxford.

a)

DESPITE

b)

INSTEAD OF

c)

HOWEVER

d)

THEREFORE

189.

Carl's starting college in September. ___, he's travelling around Europe.

a)

First

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

Meanwhile

190.

We were unable to get funding. ___, we had to abandon the project.

a)

Therefore

b)

Moreover

c)

However

d)

Meanwhile

191.

Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals ___ they are under the supervision of a teacher.

a)

unless

b)

so

c)

because

d)

and

192.

The boat sank almost immediately ___ it had struck the rock.

a)

before

b)

after

c)

so

d)

but

193.

The house is beautiful. ___, it's in a great location.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

Furthermore

d)

Since

194.

There is a huge demand for water __________ there are so many people in the world.

a)

although

b)

however

c)

because

d)

then

195.

Which 3 answers are addition connectives?

a)

furthermore

b)

except

c)

unless

d)

also

e)

as well as

196.

Which 3 answers are time connectives?

a)

although

b)

and

c)

firstly

d)

afterwards

e)

finally

197.

Which 3 answers are cause and effect connectives?

a)

however

b)

so

c)

firstly

d)

because

e)

as a result of

198.

We wanted to go to the show ________ there weren't any seats left.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

after

199.

Pick me up early, please,________ we don't get there late.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

when

200.

The sisters were both beautiful, ............. only one was kind.

a)

Unlike

b)

Whereas

c)

Although

d)

While

e)

However