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WorksheetsIELTS; Conjunctions and linking phrases (2)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 24mins
I ate a lot _________ my stomach ache.
However
in spite of
though
My father likes football______ he doesn't like basketball.
but
and
although
My father likes football______ he doesn't like basketball.
but
and
although
We didn't go anywhere exotic for our holiday. _______________, we had a simply wonderful time.
On the other hand
and
Nevertheless
They offer souvenirs __________________ rent out snorkeling equipment.
as well
as well as
for example
for instance
I choose to visit Santorini _____________ it has great scenery.
like
since
such as
because
We are exploring the rest of the beach today _____________ we are leaving for Malaysia first thing tomorrow morning.
as
also
such as
as well as
As you explore the cave, you will see strange eyeless creatures _____________ fish and spiders.
for examples
for instance
as well as
also
She is packing as quick as possible ______________ she got the news that her grandmother is sick.
as
as well
as well as
as soon as
The campsite is so serene __________ it is far away from the city.
for example
as well
since
also
We have been to the restaurant with the sea view __________ seen the most beautiful sunset ever ______________ having our early dinner.
and ; while
such as ; while
because ; and
as well as ; and
Activities _____________ paddleboarding and skurfing are popular among the Hawaiian teenagers.
for instance
as well as
like
also
Activities _____________ paddleboarding and skurfing are popular among the Hawaiian teenagers.
for instance
as well as
like
also
The weather is still quite warm _____________ it is already November. I hope it will not stay warm in December ____________.
since ; too
when ; also
although ; as well
for example ; either
She's bringing along her brand new swimsuit ___________ goggles _____________ she doesn't want to share equipment with others.
as well ; since
and ; because
also ; for example
with ; for the reason
You can get into troubles if you try to sneak things into the plane. _______________ you can miss your flight or worse, your passport can be taken away!
Like
Such as
Because
For example
We're having a lovely time here in Canada __________ we can't wait to hear from you __________.
because ; as well
since ; either
while ; also
and ; too
We use as, since and because to ___________________.
give reasons
add information
join similar ideas
add related examples
We use also, as well, and, too and as well as to ______________.
give reasons
add examples
join similar ideas
show contrasting ideas
We use like, such as, for instance and for example to __________________.
join ideas
give examples
add information
say why something happens
The hiker took a raincoat with him ___________ it didn't rain. Well, he can use it as a mat ___________ if he needs to sit and rest.
or ; also
and ; too
but ; as well
because ; either
The grilled fish tastes better ____________ it's still hot. You should try the seafood fried rice _____________ while you're at it!
when ; too
as ; as well
since ; also
because ; as well as
Choose the right linker to complete the sentence:
We planned a trip to Cancun, Mexico __________ we can see those underwater sculptures.
According to
So that
Of course
Rather that
Ana: What do you think?
James: _____________ , it looks horrible.
In my opinion
But
By the way
Ana: Ok. Tell me what's happening.
James: ______________ , I'm in a bad situation. I need money.
Due to
While
The thing is
However
You can get the green color ________________ mixing blue and yellow.
According to
As a result of
In fact
Actually
He likes music since he was a child. ____________, he learned to play the guitar since he was young.
As
In fact
On the other hand
But
Sara: I don't agree with that!
Ana: Ok. ___________ , do you want some ice cream?
Actually
In fact
Because
Anyway
Every tourist will stay with their assigned guide ____________ avoid getting lost.
So
Rather than
In order to
As a consequence
The National Park is huge. ___________ , it is very easy to go around.
However
Also
Besides
In addition
The right of vote for women was achieved __________ activists, riots and protests.
Due to
According to
Whereas
Thus
even though the weather was bad, she went to school on time
despite of the weather was bad, she go to school on time
despite the bad weather, she go to school on time
despite the bad weather, she went to school on time
despite of the bad weather, she went to school on time
my mother told me to go to school though I was sick
in spite I was sick, my mother told me to go to school
in spite of I was sick, my mother told me to go to school
in spite of be sick, my mother told me to go to school
in spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school
Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
despite Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
despite Tom was admitted to the university, his grades were bad
despite being admitted to the university, his grades were bad
despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university
in spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job
although his good salary, Tom gave up his job
although Tom has good salary, he gave up his job
although having good salary, he gave up his job
although Tom have up job, he good salary
in spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going the movies
although the high prices, my daughter insists on going the movies
despite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going the movies
although the prices are high, my daughter insists on going the movies
despite insisting on going the movies, my daughter has the high prices
Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well
Poor though Tom was,he studied very well
Poor much was Tom, he studied very well
Poor though was Tom, he studied very well
Poor Tom was, he studied very well
Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time
bad the weather, she went to school on time
bad though the weather, she went to school on time
bad as the weather was, she went to school on time
bad much the weather was, she went to school on time
The children slept well _____ the noise.
despite / in spite of
although
Hariz never learned the language _____ he lived there for two years.
in spite of
although
_____ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
Although
In spite of
(a) she is beautiful, she is not proud.
(a) Vijay was sick, he still came to school.
(a) you are so helpful, let me buy you a gift.
(a) it was raining, May Lee took an umbrella to school.
(a) Irfan scored the highest in English, he remained humble.
(a) her parents are away on a business trip, May Lee has to stay with her aunt.
(a) it is Jasleen's birthday today, she has invited all her friends to her birthday party.
(a) I have no experience in ruling the country, I believe I will do a good job, Your Majesty.
(a) the children love reading, writing, and art, I will build more schools and hire the best teachers to teach these children.
