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Linking Words

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

________ speaking five different languages, Wallace could not get a job as a translator.

a)

Despite

b)

Because

c)

Therefore

d)

So

e)

Due to

2.

_______ the heavy snow on the roads, we cannot use our car this morning.

a)

However

b)

Because

c)

Due to

d)

Despite

e)

Although

3.

_____ he lives in London, he doesn't get the chance to speak English.

a)

In addition

b)

Because

c)

Even though

d)

Owing to

e)

Moreover

4.

Recently, Laurence has started to learn French; ______, he has begun watching movies in the same language.

a)

so

b)

although

c)

however

d)

moreover

e)

and

5.

Jacob has invested in the electronics industry; _____, he has bought shares in Sony and has financed a start up.

a)

while

b)

like

c)

for example

d)

such as

e)

on the other hand

6.

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.

7.

The person who spoke at the conference did so very quickly; _____, I understood nearly everything that he said.

a)

although

b)

much as

c)

while

d)

even though

e)

however

8.

What class of word is, 'although'?

a)

subordinating conjunction

b)

conjunctive adverb

c)

preposition

d)

noun

9.

Recently, Michael has received a bonus from his company; _____, he is looking to invest the money in a new house.

a)

due to

b)

therefore

c)

while

d)

because

e)

despite

10.

______ living near one of the most famous coastlines in the world, Andrew doesn't like going to the beach.

a)

In addition to

b)

Because of

c)

Due to

d)

In spite of

e)

As a result of

11.

In addition (a)   the bad weather, Paul was also in a bad mood.

12.

What class of word is, 'consequently'?

a)

preposition

b)

subordinating conjunction

c)

conjunctive adverb

13.

What is not true about subordinating conjunctions?

a)

They go at the beginning of a clause.

b)

They introduce a dependent clause.

c)

They do not contain the main verb in a sentence.

d)

They are followed by a gerund.

14.

Which is not a subordinating conjunction?

a)

Although

b)

As a result

c)

Before

d)

When

e)

While

15.

Besides ______ (be) an excellent golfer, Matt is also a really good coach.

a)

to be

b)

is

c)

being

d)

to being

e)

been

16.

As a result (a)   the heavy storms, we have had to close the airport today.

17.

What is not true about conjunctive adverbs?

a)

They are often preceded by a semi-colon.

b)

They don't have to go at the beginning of the clause.

c)

You can put a comma after them.

d)

They include words like although, while, and before.