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UNIT 3 Grade 12 (CONNECTING WORDS)

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We assumed our marketing objective is clear enough______we had to rethink as our company's management didn't like it

a)

However

b)

Because

c)

So

2.

_______he didn't injure himself during the accident, he was suffering from deep bruises

a)

Because of

b)

Although/Even though

c)

As a result

d)

But

3.

I love every person in my family______ sometimes they can b e annoying

a)

However/But

b)

Although/Even though

c)

Despite/In spite of

4.

My employer decided to raise salaries and_________ I am driving a new car now

a)

So

b)

However

c)

Thus/Consequently/As a result/Therefore

d)

As result of

5.

Most of my colleagues took a day off_______ I decided to leave work early

a)

so

b)

However

c)

Because

d)

Even though

6.

_________ not taking responsibility, my colleague has lost his job.

a)

But

b)

Thus

c)

Because of

d)

Consequently

7.

_______the fights and friction occurring, I like being part of this community

a)

However

b)

Despite

c)

Thus

d)

Consequently

8.

I have been performing very well on my role in the company and_______ they promoted me to manager

a)

in spite of

b)

but

c)

thus

d)

due to

9.

_______ of bad sellers in our firm, clients are leaving us

a)

As a result of

b)

Despite

c)

However

d)

But

10.

They liked our product________ we sold them a lot of copies

a)

in spite of

b)

Even though

c)

so

d)

however

11.

The payment is done. _______ it hasn't gone through to our bank account yet.

a)

As a result of

b)

Thus

c)

However

d)

Therefore

12.

1. 'overcrowed ' meaning is..........

a)

A. rộng rãi

b)

B. quá đông đúc

c)

C. đa dạng

13.

2. Từ nào sau đây đồng nghĩa với "rich"?

a)

A. slum

b)

B. poverty

c)

C. wealthy

14.

3. "đáng giá" meaning in English is .........

a)

A. crime

b)

B. peaceful

c)

C. worthwhile

15.

4. "diverse" meaning is......

a)

A. đa dạng

b)

B. dồi dào

c)

C. bình yên

16.

5. "crime" meaning is.....

a)

A. bị bắt

b)

B. tội phạm

c)

C. khu ổ chuột

17.

6. "rông rãi" meaning is......

a)

A. spacious

b)

B. slum

c)

C. atmosphere

18.

7. "slum" meaning is.....

a)

A. nhà ở

b)

B. khu ổ chuột

c)

C. đa dạng

19.

8. Tìm từ trái nghĩa với "poverty"

a)

A. poor

b)

B. rich

c)

C. spacious

20.

9. "peaceful" meaning is.....

a)

A. bình yên

b)

B. ồn ào, náo nhiệt

c)

C. đông đúc

21.

10. "very different" đồng nghĩa với từ nào dưới đây?

a)

A. worthwhile

b)

B. interesting

c)

C. diverse

22.

We assumed our marketing objective is clear enough______we had to rethink as our company's management didn't like it

a)

However

b)

Because

c)

So

23.

_______he didn't injure himself during the accident, he was suffering from deep bruises

a)

Because of

b)

Although/Even though

c)

As a result

d)

But

24.

I love every person in my family______ sometimes they can b e annoying

a)

However/But

b)

Although/Even though

c)

Despite/In spite of

25.

I have been performing very well on my role in the company and_______ they promoted me to manager

a)

in spite of

b)

but

c)

thus

d)

due to

26.

_______ of bad sellers in our firm, clients are leaving us

a)

As a result of

b)

Despite

c)

However

d)

But

27.

They liked our product________ we sold them a lot of copies

a)

in spite of

b)

Even though

c)

so

d)

however

28.

The payment is done. _______ it hasn't gone through to our bank account yet.

a)

As a result of

b)

Thus

c)

However

d)

Therefore

29.

Nadine speaks Chinese pretty well _______ she lived in Beijing for 3 years.

a)

so

b)

while

c)

when

d)

because

e)

until

30.

You were not on time to take the bus ______ you lost it.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

so

d)

until

e)

because

31.

I want to speak French fluently __________ I want to live in France.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

so

d)

until

e)

because

32.

Sandra was taking a picture to the volcano ______ it erupted.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

so

d)

until

e)

because

33.

1.   Which word or phrase CANNOT complete the sentence?

The match was cancelled ____ the rain.

a)

due to

b)

because

c)

because of

34.

2.   Which word completes the sentence?

Some scientists believe that global temperatures are increasing and ___ ice is melting at the poles

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

consequently

35.

6.   Which word or phrase best completes the sentence?

He stayed up to watch the match __________ he was really tired.

a)

in spite of

b)

however

c)

even though

36.

8.   Which word best completes the sentence?

He didn’t start his essay until the last minute and __________ he didn’t manage to finish it on time.

a)

because of

b)

although

c)

consequently  

37.

________ of your disobedience, your parents punished you.

a)

As a result

b)

afterwards

c)

in contrast

38.

I may be old, ____ I can still ride a bike.

a)

mainly

b)

in the end

c)

but

39.

You can start the last slide of your presentation by saying ...

a)

first of all

b)

in conclusion

c)

on the contrary

40.

What do you want? Coffee, tea ______ some juice?

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

41.

Another was of saying 'but' is ...

a)

moreover

b)

additionally

c)

however

42.

There are many types of wild animals. ...... elephants, tigers and zebras.

a)

Moreover

b)

For instance

c)

On the contrary

43.

Today we have learnt something new and played some games. ....., it was a good lesson!

a)

In conclusion

b)

For example

c)

On the contrary

44.

Some people say that James is an angry man. It's not true. .... he has a very kind heart.

a)

Second

b)

Additionally

c)

On the contrary

45.

Lisa is very talented. She can dance and sing very well. ....., she is very good at sports.

a)

However

b)

Additionally

c)

In conclusion

46.

The teacher gave extra time to finish the homework. ...., some students didn't do it.

a)

For instance

b)

Moreover

c)

However

47.

He is practicing his talk ________ he has a meeting tomorrow.

a)

although

b)

so

c)

because

48.

"She's pregnant, ________ she is getting weight.

a)

because

b)

so

c)

although

49.

Which expression should be used?

__________ the performance would go smoothly, the performers rehearsed for more than 10 times!

a)

Even though

b)

As soon as

c)

In order that

d)

As if

50.

Which expression should be used?

I sleep at 11:30 pm every night, __________ I can wake up at around 7:30 am the next day.

a)

as if

b)

so that

c)

as soon as

d)

as though

51.

Which expression should be used?

_________ he dislikes eating tomatoes, he puts ketchup on his french fries.

a)

As soon as

b)

Even though

c)

In order that

d)

So that

52.

"nevertheless" can be used to show

a)

addition of ideas

b)

sequence

c)

contrast

d)

result

53.

Which connector can be used to add ideas?

a)

so

b)

furthermore

c)

in spite of

d)

hence

54.

The neighbours often helped each other, _____, creating a feeling of harmony in the neighbourhood.

a)

so

b)

as

c)

thus

d)

then

55.

Let us not be complacent with ourselves. ___ we may lose out in the final round.

a)

Otherwise

b)

Likewise

c)

Moreover

d)

However

56.

Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. ___ you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Otherwise

c)

Similarly

d)

Therefore

57.

___ to all the tests we prepare for, we have lots of homework to do.

a)

In addition

b)

furthermore

c)

since

d)

moreover

58.

Where else did you go ___ the pop-shop?

a)

besides

b)

since

c)

concequently

d)

hence

59.

They ran out of food and drinks at the party, ___ everyone had fun.

a)

since

b)

because

c)

although

d)

nevertheless

60.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

61.

There was no chance in finding the missing dog. The searching team, ___, continued to search for it.

a)

because

b)

whereas

c)

however

d)

despite

62.

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

a)

due to

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

concequently

63.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

64.
The connector "therefore" is used to...
a)
express result
b)
add information
c)
show contrast
d)
show alternative
65.
What is the function of the connector?
I read the morning newspaper for a while.  Afterwards, I took a shower and went to work.
a)
time
b)
explanation
c)
addition
d)
reason
66.
What is the function of the connector?
This restaurant has some of the best chefs in the city. Moreover, the service is excellent.
a)
example
b)
contrast
c)
addition
d)
result
67.
What is the function of the connector?
Men must wear a suit to the party.  Likewise, women must dress fancy and wear a dress.
a)
contrast
b)
similarity
c)
result
d)
reason
68.
What is the function of the connector?
Avi is very handsome. Yet, he is not popular with girls.
a)
contrast
b)
time
c)
addition
d)
result
69.
What is the function of the connector?
He passed his exams with high grades. Therefore, he has some good news to tell his parents.
a)
condition
b)
reason
c)
example
d)
result
70.

"nevertheless" can be used to show

a)

addition of ideas

b)

sequence

c)

contrast

d)

result

71.

Which connector can be used to add ideas?

a)

so

b)

furthermore

c)

in spite of

d)

hence

72.
What is the function of the connector?
It has been raining heavily since this morning, so I don't want to go anywhere.
a)
time
b)
reason
c)
contrast
d)
result
73.
What is the function of the connector?
Business has been very bad this year. Consequently, we had to close one of our factories.
a)
time
b)
explanation
c)
condition
d)
result
74.
What is the function of the connector?
Although my sister works three jobs a day, she doesn't earn much money.
a)
addition
b)
contrast
c)
similarity
d)
time
75.
What is the function of the connector?
He has an appointment on Thursday.  In other words, I don't think he will be able to attend our meeting.
a)
explanation
b)
similarity
c)
addition
d)
contrast
76.
What is the function of the connector?
We will go to the beach on Friday if it doesn't rain.
a)
result
b)
addition
c)
contrast
d)
condition
77.
What is the function of the connector?
Most car accidents happen since drivers aren't paying attention.
a)
time
b)
result
c)
reason
d)
contrast
78.
What is the function of the connector?
Car companies such as Toyota and Ford manufacture their cars in many different countries around the world.
a)
contrast
b)
example
c)
addition
d)
condition