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Conjunctive Linking Items - Blank

Total questions: 177

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There was no breach of the rules; (a)   , there will be no discliplinary inquiry.

2.

You can pay bills over the internet. (a)   , you can check your balance.

3.

Let's go and see a film (a)   we could go for a dinner.

4.

The law on copyright is still unclear. And (a)   , it's a complex issue.

5.

He was making progress, (a)   rather slowly.

6.

Never click on attachments from unknown senders. (a)   , it is important not to download software from unverified websites.

7.

I'd like a motorcycle for my birthday; (a)   , I'd like a CD player.

8.

We could drive all the way. (a)   , we could fly.

9.

(a)   she was ill, she kept working.

10.

I'm 59 (a)   ready to retire.

11.

Many were laid off (a)   government policies.

12.

He will (a)   be fired.

13.

York Road will be closed and delays are likely (a)   .

14.

The house was damaged (a)   the fire.

15.

Cowling is a difficult village (a)   ideal places to house a community centre go.

16.

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17.

We ate in a restaurant, (a)   the bistro.

18.

Andy's face paled with disappointment; perhaps with anger (a)   .

19.

(a)   , he seemed surprised by my questions.

20.

The game was cancelled (a)   the snow.

21.

If you do most of the cooking (a)   , you'll enjoy the evening more.

22.

Come for a week or, (a)   , come for a whole week.

23.

He pleaded innocent (a)   insanity.

24.

Show respect for your colleagues. (a)   they have to respect you.

25.

She succeeded (a)   her tenacity rather than her talent.

26.

(a)   , let us examine this poem.

27.

Their relations had, (a)   , never been close.

28.

(a)   her lack of experience, it is surprising she has achieved so much.

29.

(a)   you are no longer his friend, your response is a little extreme.

30.

Neither team deserved to win, and (a)   neither team then deserved to lose.

31.

He still loves her, (a)   the fact that she left him.

32.

Lister's dead. (a)   three other drug dealers.

33.

He almost died (a)   lack of oxygen.

34.

A few day (a)   , he had assured me that he didn't want to come.

35.

Neither side would have an incentive to start a war. (a)   , peace would reign.

36.

Millions of wild flowers color the valleys, (a)   in April and May.

37.

Most of us ignore this good advice, (a)   we know it to be true.

38.

I don't know what that means (a)   it upsets his wife.

39.

When he (a)   came home he looked rather tired.

40.

He felt guilty, (a)   he bore a share of responsibility for her death.

41.

Some people, students (a)   , can get cheaper tickets.

42.

No one dared shoot (a)   hitting Pete.

43.

Players were afraid to take risk (a)   no one would help out.

44.

Many teenagers earn money, (a)   by babysitting or cleaning cars.

45.

Dodd made no appeal of his death sentence and, (a)   , instructed his attorney to sue anyone who succeeds in delaying his execution.

46.

The house is beautiful. (a)   , it is a great location.

47.

(a)   the complexity of the task, they did a good job.

48.

Usually, I am sensible with money, (a)   I don't earn that much.

49.

Crime is on the increase; (a)   the need for more police.

50.

This is one possible solution to the problem. (a)   , there are others.

51.

(a)   we miss the last bus, we'll have to walk home.

52.

(a)   the traffic, I'd have been here an hour ago.

53.

English classes are offered. (a)   , students can take classes in computing.

54.

There's a postage and packing fee (a)   the repair charge.

55.

I'll make some sandwiched, (a)   we get hungry later on.

56.

(a)   bad weather, the wedding will be held indoors.

57.

Johnny's friendliness was (marked) (a)   his brother's rude behaviour.

58.

The technology sector is doing badly. Old economy stocks, (a)   , are performing well.

59.

I looked down at his hand and realized he was (a)   telling the truth.

60.

We've had a bad time while you were away. (a)   , we nearly split up this time.

61.

He worked on Sunday and took Monday off (a)   .

62.

Extra holiday (a)   overtime pay.

63.

Regular checks are required (a)   safety standards are maintained.

64.

To eat (a)   live.

65.

These were people who fought for money - mercenaries, (a)   .

66.

(a)   ordinary light bulbs, you could use fluorescent lamps.

67.

(a)   feeling tired, we dicided to go out.

68.

(a)   , computers were only used for the organization of information.

69.

(a)   rain the race will be cancelled.

70.

We still debate prostitution and public health. (a)   , we still ask the same questions about prostitution and women's rights.

71.

(a)   the shortage of time, each person may only speak for five minutes.

72.

For such creatures speed is not important, (a)   it is counterproductive.

73.

(a)   , most people approved of a new plan.

74.

We agree (a)   the budget is concerned.

75.

He asked why I couldn't just forget about dieting and eat nomally (a)   .

76.

He raised prices and cut production, (a)   cutting costs.

77.

He is wearing headphones (a)   he disturb anyone.

78.

He was incapable of leading a bowling team, (a)   a country.

79.

It eats small animals (a)   birds and mice.

80.

The V2 was not an ordinary weapon and could only be used against cities. (a)   the atom bomb.

81.

She spent four years studying for her law degree. (a)   , she continued to work at the bank.

82.

The whole report is badly written. (a)   , it's inaccurate.

83.

They are always short of water to drink, (a)   to bathe in.

84.

Two groups, (a)   students and pensioners, will benefit from the new tax.

85.

I never learned to swim and (a)   did they.

86.

It is a difficult race. (a)   , about 1000 runners participate every year.

87.

His face is serious but (a)   very friendly.

88.

They weren't talented - (a)   were they particularly funny.

89.

I'm amazed you find the time, (a)   the energy, to do any work at all.

90.

I felt drained, (a)   my brain was filled with the desire of sleep.

91.

They spent a lot of time together (a)   he had retired.

92.

They should be newly-weds (a)   their walking so close together.

93.

The risk of infection hasn't diminished - (a)   , it has increased.

94.

On the one hand, expansion would be good. (a)   it would be sad to lose the family atmosphere.

95.

(a)   all his financial problems, his wife left him.

96.

They spoke (a)   their names would not be used in the article.

97.

She had to have the operation, (a)   she would die.

98.

My arm was a bit sore - (a)   I was fine.

99.

Go home - (a)   your mother will worry.

100.

You are not allowed to use the building (a)   as a private dwelling.

101.

(a)   the rising cost of fuel, more people use public transport.

102.

I'll play, (a)   you pay me.

103.

They want us, you and Al (a)   , to search the building for evdence.

104.

She was (a)   employed as a research scientist.

105.

The questions had been asked (a)   my arrival.

106.

(a)   you pay me back by Friday, I'll lend you the money.

107.

There is no shortage of resources. (a)   , the problem is poor management.

108.

Doug chose to quit (a)   admit that he'd made a mistake.

109.

To understand the problem, let's examine a different planet, (a)   , the Mars.

110.

High inflation usually leads to high interest rates. (a)   , interest rates decline when inflation is low.

111.

(a)   you have no money, you can't come.

112.

She wasn't needed, (a)   she left.

113.

She had to put her hair up (a)   look older.

114.

I would still support them, (a)   they didn't break the rules.

115.

Cencorship, or more (a)   the banning of books, is a threat to the freedom of speech.

116.

Those who take the greatest care (a)   make mistakes.

117.

The disease (a)   spread to the the rest of the country.

118.

He was keen on sporting pursuits (a)   golf, skiing and shooting.

119.

(a)   him we lost the match.

120.

I'll deal with the second point first, (a)   the change to the club's rules.

121.

It turns out the suspect didn’t do it. (a)   the killer still on the loose.

122.

Inflation will fall and (a)   so will interest rates.

123.

The diet makes the blood less sticky, (a)   helping to prevent heart disease.

124.

I no longer have their support. I (a)   decided to resign.

125.

He was condemned by a priest, and was (a)   murdered by an angry mob.

126.

We have failed. (a)   we have to take the sequences.

127.

It was a tooth, a shark's tooth, (a)   .

128.

(a)   , let's take another look at our data.

129.

The parcel arrived late. (a)   , it wasn't what we had orderd.

130.

A law is good just (a)   it serves the moral ends.

131.

She is grown woman, and a strong one (a)   .

132.

I'm not happy (a)   I ride or drive everyday.

133.

Roses are such beautiful flowers, and (a)   they are very easy to grow.

134.

I was lost in a new city. (a)   , my wallet got stolen.

135.

Doctor's salaries have risen substantially, (a)   nurses' pay has fallen.

136.

Yesterday was a day off for everybody, (a)   Lawrance.

137.

I woke up late. (a)   , I was stuck in a traffic jam for nearly two hours.

138.

Her advice seems strange, (a)   I believe she's right.

139.

Marina cared for him (a)   he was seriouly injured.

140.

(a)   breakfast Amy ordered a taxi.

141.

(a)   his salary, he also has a private income.

142.

(a)   that, everything's fine.

143.

All the jury's eyes were on him (a)   he continued.

144.

(a)   it was getting late, we decided to go home.

145.

He has money (a)   his possessions.

146.

(a)   hanging about in the street; there's nothing for kids to do here.

147.

We went by bus (a)   it was cheaper.

148.

Of course evolution is true, (a)   science.

149.

They live rough for four days (a)   they ware arrested.

150.

Annie was born a few weeks (a)   Chritmas.

151.

The house was too expensive. (a)   , I'd grown fond of our rented condo.

152.

Did you talk to anyone else (a)   Joan?

153.

He was called (a)   he did not answer.

154.

They saved all (a)   one of the pigs.

155.

The work was now complete, (a)   a final coat of paint.

156.

The figure would've been higher (a)   delays in the delivery of the planes.

157.

I don't take any drugs whatsoever, (a)   aspirin for colds.

158.

Our berrets were the same (a)   mine was blue.

159.

This made my task easier, (a)   I do not have to make further inquiries.

160.

A work of art is good (a)   it refelects the person who created it.

161.

She tells us she was an intellectual; (a)   she is a beauty queen.

162.

(a)   his love of luxury, his house was simple inside.

163.

Are you studying any science subjects (a)   chemistry?

164.

They had no choice (a)   to surrender.

165.

She makes no reference to any feminist work (a)   her own.

166.

He has a good job, (a)   a new car.

167.

Cleansing the old engines is a difficult task, (a)   it wouldn’t be worth the effort.

168.

He was standing in the shadow (a)   I could not see his face clearly.

169.

She sat down and leant towards me (a)   her face almost touched mine.

170.

Add the number together first - (a)   multiply.

171.

I'm paid a generous salary, (a)   there's the money I'vd made at the races.

172.

He won't resign.' ' (a)   we must force him to leave.'

173.

(a)   we are only a small country, we have a long and glorious history.

174.

He can't dance. He sings well, (a)   .

175.

Could you look after the children (a)   I cook lunch?

176.

(a)   most children learn to read easily, some need extra help.

177.

The log cabin stayed empty, (a)   when we came.