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Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
________ speaking five different languages, Wallace could not get a job as a translator.
Despite
Because
Therefore
So
Due to
_______ the heavy snow on the roads, we cannot use our car this morning.
However
Because
Due to
Despite
Although
_____ he lives in London, he doesn't get the chance to speak English.
In addition
Because
Even though
Owing to
Moreover
Recently, Laurence has started to learn French; ______, he has begun watching movies in the same language.
so
although
however
moreover
and
Jacob has invested in the electronics industry; _____, he has bought shares in Sony and has financed a start up.
while
like
for example
such as
on the other hand
On the one hand, travelling is a lot of fun and bring opportunities to learn; on the (a) hand, it can be expensive and it is a challenge for shy people.
The person who spoke at the conference did so very quickly; _____, I understood nearly everything that he said.
although
much as
while
even though
however
What class of word is, 'although'?
subordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverb
preposition
noun
Recently, Michael has received a bonus from his company; _____, he is looking to invest the money in a new house.
due to
therefore
while
because
despite
______ living near one of the most famous coastlines in the world, Andrew doesn't like going to the beach.
In addition to
Because of
Due to
In spite of
As a result of
In addition (a) the bad weather, Paul was also in a bad mood.
What class of word is, 'consequently'?
preposition
subordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverb
What is not true about subordinating conjunctions?
They go at the beginning of a clause.
They introduce a dependent clause.
They do not contain the main verb in a sentence.
They are followed by a gerund.
Which is not a subordinating conjunction?
Although
As a result
Before
When
While
Besides ______ (be) an excellent golfer, Matt is also a really good coach.
to be
is
being
to being
been
As a result (a) the heavy storms, we have had to close the airport today.
What is not true about conjunctive adverbs?
They are often preceded by a semi-colon.
They don't have to go at the beginning of the clause.
You can put a comma after them.
They include words like although, while, and before.
