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Total questions: 108

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Name
Class
Date
1.

John is only 15, _____ he cannot drive.

a)

Therefore

b)

Furthermore

c)

Nevertheless

d)

Moreover

2.
I have a computer, ____ I don't have a pen.
a)
and
b)
however
c)
but
d)
for example
3.

I turned off the air conditioning ____ I was cold.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

Therefore

d)

because

4.

I like sports. ____, I enjoy playing football and basketball.

a)

Also

b)

For example

c)

However

d)

Last

5.
I have a Blackberry. ____, I have an iphone. 
a)
Furthermore
b)
However
c)
For example
d)
Firstly
6.

I work in Leverkusen. ____, I live in Düsseldorf.

a)

but

b)

However

c)

Also

d)

because

7.

I went to a restaurant ____ it was my brother's birthday.

a)

moreover

b)

then

c)

since

d)

so

8.

This restaurant is really good. _______________, it's not very expensive.

a)

In addition

b)

However

c)

In fact

d)

In spite of

9.
___________it was raining, we still went to the park
a)
Although
b)
Despite
c)
However
10.

It was raining. _______________, we still went to the park.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

Despite

11.
I like playing football, tennis ____ computer games. 
a)
and
b)
but
c)
also
d)
because
12.

Costa Rica is full of natural beauties,

____________ there is violence around.

a)

for instance

b)

in fact

c)

because

d)

however

13.

I could not get to work early, ___________ the

traffic jam.

a)

because of

b)

but

c)

also

d)

for example

14.

There are several problems to consider; ___________ the lack of public transportation.

a)

because

b)

in fact

c)

for instance

d)

nevertheless

15.

________________ I exercise every day; I can’t see myself losing any weight.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

On the contrary

d)

But

16.

David likes eating a lot of fruits, __________

pear, bananas, peach and others.

a)

in spite of

b)

however

c)

for example

d)

in addition

17.

I noticed that the weather was going to be rainy, ___________ I carried an umbrella.

a)

because

b)

however

c)

on the contrary

d)

therefore

18.

Which phrase is used to give an example?

a)

For instance

b)

Furthermore

c)

First

d)

Finally

19.

Which phrase is used to summarize"?

a)

In summary

b)

As a rule

c)

Finally

d)

However

20.

I absolutely love watching films, ____ I always go to the cinema.

a)

Because

b)

So

c)

But

d)

Thus

21.

I was doing my homework _________ my sister was watching TV.

a)

while

b)

in order to

c)

instead of

22.

My friend wanted to go on holiday, ______ he didn't have enough money.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

because

d)

so

23.

I never go to the cinema. _______, I often watch movies at home.

a)

And,

b)

Also,

c)

However,

24.

My brother is very angry ______ I borrowed his car and had an accident.

a)

because

b)

so

c)

however

d)

also

25.

He failed the exam _____ he had to repeat the course.

a)

because

b)

however

c)

so

d)

but

26.

I like football and I ____ like swimming.

a)

too

b)

also

c)

as well

d)

because

27.

I think the new student is quite lazy. ______, he is not very smart.

a)

So

b)

Also

c)

However

d)

Because

28.

I want to buy a car, _____ I cannot decide which one.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

also

d)

however

29.

I have a tablet and I have a laptop...

a)

also

b)

too

c)

so

d)

as well

30.

I didn't stay at the party (a)   it was boring.

31.

They bought a pet monkey (a)   also bought some other animals.

32.

The exam was difficult. (a)   , Ahmed still got full marks.

33.

I bought a laptop and a laptop bag (a)  

34.

I was doing my homework _________ my sister was watching TV.

a)

while

b)

in order to

c)

instead of

35.

--------------- taking our car, we decided to take a taxi.

a)

instead of

b)

because

c)

whenever

36.

______________ Dave runs too much, his knees hurt badly!!!

a)

whenever

b)

firstly/moreover/finally/so

c)

in order to

d)

if

37.

We will have to hurry ---------- get our train.

a)

in order to

b)

because

c)

although

38.

My boss decided to close our factory ________ of recent heavy loses.

a)

because

b)

if

c)

when

d)

then

39.

__________our train was late, _________ we didn't find a taxi, ____________ the room we had booked had been given to someone else,__________we had to find another hotel.

(a)  

40.

I got lots of flowers yesterday ________ it was my birthday!

a)

because

b)

when

c)

if

d)

so that

41.

__________ you work hard, you will pass your exam.

a)

if

b)

therefore

c)

although

d)

instead of

42.

_________ they had seen that film already, they wanted to watch it again on TV.

a)

although

b)

whereas

c)

but

d)

while

43.

I was hoovering _________ the electricity went out.

a)

when

b)

instead of

c)

therefore

d)

then

44.

Children use screens or watch TV a lot, _________ it is more and more difficult for them to concentrate at school.

a)

therefore

b)

yet

c)

but

d)

whenever

45.

I am really extrovert ___________ my best friend is quite shy.

a)

whereas

b)

while

c)

yet

d)

instead of

46.

I chose an electric car _________ one driven by petrol.

a)

instead of

b)

in spite of

c)

yet

d)

therefore

47.

I had booked a seat for the concert,________ I had to stand up for two hours!!!

a)

yet

b)

but if

c)

when

d)

while

48.

Juliet was baby-sitting _______ her brother was delivering pizzas.

a)

while

b)

unless

c)

whenever

d)

if

49.

__________ the strike, the teachers didn't manage to stop the reform!!

a)

in spite of

b)

however

c)

but

d)

if

50.

We can help you, ________ _________ you want to succeed you will have to work a lot.

a)

but if

b)

although

c)

unless

d)

instead of

51.

Ken won't lose weight ________ he stops eating so much junk food.

a)

unless

b)

while

c)

however

d)

but

52.

The weather is generally quite mild in Spain, __________ winter nights can be quite chilly.

a)

however

b)

instead of

c)

although

d)

if

53.

Helen went to work this morning ________ she felt quite sick.

a)

although

b)

whenever

c)

whereas

d)

if

54.

I absolutely love watching films, ____ I always go to the cinema.

a)

Because

b)

So

c)

But

d)

Thus

55.

_____ the rain, we all had a great time in the park.

a)

Although

b)

Despite of

c)

In spite of

d)

Though

56.

There was a terrible traffic jam on my way to work _____ a car accident.

a)

Due to

b)

Because

c)

Since

d)

Besides

57.

Being able to speak English is essential when looking for a job. _____, it is useful when travelling abroad.

a)

However

b)

Nevertheless

c)

Therefore

d)

Furthermore

58.

_____ I thoroughly got prepared, I still failed my final exam.

a)

Even though

b)

However

c)

Despite

d)

Though

59.

_____ being late for the meeting, my boss wasn’t angry.

a)

Although

b)

Even though

c)

Despite

d)

In spite

60.

My brother is a night owl _____ I’m more of a lark.

a)

Except for

b)

Apart from

c)

Thus

d)

Whereas

61.

A marathon is a difficult race. _____, thousands of runners participate every year.

a)

Whereas

b)

Nevertheless

c)

Although

d)

Despite

62.

_____ it was a fancy restaurant, the service was terribly slow.

a)

Except for

b)

Despite

c)

Although

d)

In spite of

63.

His grandfather was Greek; _____ the unusual surname.

a)

So

b)

As

c)

Hence

d)

Since

64.

_____ the bad weather, all trains are running late.

a)

Because

b)

Due to

c)

Since

d)

As

65.

John is only 15, _____ he cannot drive.

a)

Therefore

b)

Furthermore

c)

Nevertheless

d)

Moreover

66.
I have a computer, ____ I don't have a pen.
a)
and
b)
however
c)
but
d)
for example
67.

I turned off the air conditioning ____ I was cold.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

Therefore

d)

because

68.
Firstly, bananas are delicious. ____, they are healthy food.  
a)
Next
b)
However
c)
For example
d)
So
69.

I like sports. ____, I enjoy playing football and basketball.

a)

Also

b)

For example

c)

However

d)

Last

70.
I was cold, ____ I turned off the air conditioner.
a)
because
b)
and
c)
but
d)
so
71.
I have a Blackberry. ____, I have an iphone. 
a)
Furthermore
b)
However
c)
For example
d)
Firstly
72.

I work in Leverkusen. ____, I live in Düsseldorf.

a)

but

b)

However

c)

Also

d)

because

73.

I like eating fruits ____ apples and bananas.

a)

because

b)

such as

c)

but

d)

next

74.

I went to a restaurant ____ it was my brother's birthday.

a)

moreover

b)

then

c)

since

d)

so

75.

This restaurant is really good. _______________, it's not very expensive.

a)

In addition

b)

However

c)

In fact

d)

In spite of

76.

I thought she was forty, but ______________ she's thirty five.

a)

in fact

b)

nevertheless

c)

in particular

d)

therefore

77.
She didn't study enough and,________________, she failed the test.
a)
therefore
b)
in addition
c)
actually
d)
in conclusion
78.

________________ the fact that his results are very good, he didn't get a bonus.

a)

In spite of

b)

Nevertheless

c)

Furthemore

d)

However

79.
________________ she's one of the best employees in the company, he didn't get promoted
a)
even though
b)
in spite of
c)
however
d)
therefore
80.
He always did his best at school ________ most of his school friends were very lazy.
a)
while
b)
as a result
c)
therefore
d)
thus
81.
___________it was raining, we still went to the park
a)
Although
b)
Despite
c)
However
82.

It was raining. _______________, we still went to the park.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

Despite

83.
I like playing football, tennis ____ computer games. 
a)
and
b)
but
c)
also
d)
because
84.

Complete the sentence with a linking word She lives in Mexico ___________she likes the climate.

a)

but

b)

as well

c)

because

d)

and

85.

____________________ he is rich, he lives in a small house.

a)

Although

b)

As

c)

Because

d)

Nevertheless

86.

_________________ the rain, she walked to the station.

a)

Despite

b)

Although

c)

But

d)

Too

87.

She arrived early __________ she could help her colleagues.

a)

and

b)

so that

c)

but

d)

as well

88.

Tom is rich,__________ Jack is poor.

a)

but

b)

even

c)

whereas

d)

although

89.

A hurricane has been announced. ____________, air traffic will be disrupted.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

But

d)

Therefore

90.

You haven't paid the rent yet. _____________, you owe me money.

a)

So

b)

and

c)

In addition

d)

because

91.

There are several problems to consider;

____________________, there is a lack of public transport.

a)

for instance

b)

so

c)

nevertheless

d)

in addition

92.

Laptops are convenient; _______________, they can be expensive.

a)

although

b)

even

c)

on the other hand

d)

as

93.

The hotel was open. ___________, nobody came to the reception desk.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

for instance

d)

However

94.

He had severe injuries; ____________, he completely recovered.

a)

despite

b)

also

c)

even though

d)

nevertheless

95.

I've covered the main events of the year.

______________, our team is now one of the best in the world.

a)

To sum up

b)

in addition

c)

despite

d)

that's why

96.

____________, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season.

a)

As well

b)

Due to

c)

Although

d)

To conclude

97.

Prices were reduced by 20%._____________, sales increased.

a)

Due to

b)

As a result

c)

Because

d)

However

98.

____________ being blind, he walked to the station.

a)

But

b)

In spite of

c)

Although

d)

Even though

99.

Complete the sentence:


My favorite subject is English ________ it is very interesting and important to speak it nowadays.

a)

because

b)

so

c)

but

100.

Choose the correct option:


She likes apples _______ she likes bananas too.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

because

d)

and

101.

Complete the sentence:


English is difficult to me, ______ I am doing my best to learn it.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

because

102.

I turned off the air conditioning ____ I was cold.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

Therefore

d)

because

103.
Jon is going to work in China ____ he is learning Chinese.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
so
d)
because
104.
We like ice cream ______ cake on our birthday! 
a)
and
b)
but
c)
so
d)
however
105.

She loves vegetables, ... she doen't like lettuce.

a)

because

b)

so

c)

when

d)

but

106.
I like playing football, tennis ____ computer games. 
a)
and
b)
but
c)
also
d)
because
107.

I got lots of flowers yesterday ________ it was my birthday!

a)

because

b)

when

c)

if

d)

so that

108.

Dinner was ready, ___________ the children were not home yet.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

or

d)

because

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