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Conjunctive Linking Items - Relations

Total questions: 176

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There was no breach of the rules; accordingly, there will be no discliplinary inquiry.

(a)  

2.

You can pay bills over the internet. Additionally, you can check your balance.

(a)  

3.

Marina cared for him after he was seriouly injured.

(a)  

4.

After breakfast Amy ordered a taxi.

(a)  

5.

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

(a)  

6.

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

(a)  

7.

He was making progress, albeit rather slowly.

(a)  

8.

Never click on attachments from unknown senders. Along the same line, it is important not to download software from unverified websites.

(a)  

9.

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

(a)  

10.

We could drive all the way. Alternatively, we could fly.

(a)  

11.

Although she was ill, she kept working.

(a)  

12.

I'm 59 and ready to retire.

(a)  

13.

Apart from his salary, he also has a private income.

(a)  

14.

Apart from that, everything's fine.

(a)  

15.

All the jury's eyes were on him as he continued.

(a)  

16.

As it was getting late, we decided to go home.

(a)  

17.

Many were laid off as a consequence of government policies.

(a)  

18.

He will as a consequence be fired.

(a)  

19.

York Road will be closed and delays are likely as a result.

(a)  

20.

The house was damaged as a result of the fire.

(a)  

21.

Cowling is a difficult village as far as ideal places to house a community centre go.

(a)  

22.

My parents don't care what job I do as long as I'm happy.

(a)  

23.

We ate in a restaurant, as opposed to the bistro.

(a)  

24.

Andy's face paled with disappointment; perhaps with anger as well.

(a)  

25.

He has money aside from his possessions.

(a)  

26.

Aside from hanging about in the street; there's nothing for kids to do here.

(a)  

27.

At first, he seemed surprised by my questions.

(a)  

28.

We went by bus because it was cheaper.

(a)  

29.

Of course evolution is true, because science.

(a)  

30.

The game was cancelled because of the snow.

(a)  

31.

They live rough for four days before they ware arrested.

(a)  

32.

Annie was born a few weeks before Chritmas.

(a)  

33.

If you do most of the cooking beforehand, you'll enjoy the evening more.

(a)  

34.

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

(a)  

35.

Did you talk to anyone else besides Joan?

(a)  

36.

Come for a week or, better still, come for a whole week.

(a)  

37.

He was called but he did not answer.

(a)  

38.

They saved all but one of the pigs.

(a)  

39.

The work was now complete, but for a final coat of paint.

(a)  

40.

The figure would've been higher but for delays in the delivery of the planes.

(a)  

41.

He pleaded innocent by reason of insanity.

(a)  

42.

Show respect for your colleagues. By the same token they have to respect you.

(a)  

43.

She succeeded by virtue of her tenacity rather than her talent.

(a)  

44.

By way of illustration, let us examine this poem.

(a)  

45.

Their relations had, consequently, never been close.

(a)  

46.

Considering her lack of experience, it is surprising she has achieved so much.

(a)  

47.

Considering that you are no longer his friend, your response is a little extreme.

(a)  

48.

Neither team deserved to win, and conversely neither team then deserved to lose.

(a)  

49.

He still loves her, despite the fact that she left him.

(a)  

50.

Lister's dead. Ditto three other drug dealers.

(a)  

51.

He almost died due to lack of oxygen.

(a)  

52.

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

(a)  

53.

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

(a)  

54.

Millions of wild flowers color the valleys, especially in April and May.

(a)  

55.

Most of us ignore this good advice, even though we know it to be true.

(a)  

56.

I don't take any drugs whatsoever, except aspirin for colds.

(a)  

57.

Our berrets were the same except mine was blue.

(a)  

58.

I don't know what that means except that it upsets his wife. The log cabin stayed empty, except when we came.

(a)  

59.

When he first came home he looked rather tired.

(a)  

60.

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

(a)  

61.

Some people, students for example, can get cheaper tickets.

(a)  

62.

No one dared shoot for fear of hitting Pete.

(a)  

63.

Players were afraid to take risk for fear that no one would help out.

(a)  

64.

Many teenagers earn money, for instance by babysitting or cleaning cars.

(a)  

65.

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

(a)  

66.

The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it is a great location.

(a)  

67.

Given the complexity of the task, they did a good job.

(a)  

68.

Usually, I am sensible with money, given that I don't earn that much.

(a)  

69.

Crime is on the increase; hence the need for more police.

(a)  

70.

This is one possible solution to the problem. However, there are others.

(a)  

71.

If we miss the last bus, we'll have to walk home.

(a)  

72.

If it weren't for the traffic, I'd have been here an hour ago.

(a)  

73.

English classes are offered. In addition, students can take classes in computing.

(a)  

74.

There's a postage and packing fee in addition to the repair charge.

(a)  

75.

I'll make some sandwiched, just in case we get hungry later on.

(a)  

76.

In case of bad weather, the wedding will be held indoors.

(a)  

77.

Johnny's friendliness was in marked contrast to his brother's rude behaviour.

(a)  

78.

The technology sector is doing badly. Old economy stocks, by contrast, are performing well.

(a)  

79.

I looked down at his hand and realized he was in fact telling the truth.

(a)  

80.

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

(a)  

81.

He worked on Sunday and took Monday off in lieu.

(a)  

82.

Extra holiday in lieu of overtime pay.

(a)  

83.

Regular checks are required in order that safety standards are maintained.

(a)  

84.

To eat in order to live.

(a)  

85.

These were people who fought for money - mercenaries, in other words.

(a)  

86.

In place of ordinary light bulbs, you could use fluorescent lamps.

(a)  

87.

In spite of feeling tired, we dicided to go out.

(a)  

88.

In the beginning, computers were only used for the organization of information.

(a)  

89.

In the event of rain the race will be cancelled.

(a)  

90.

We still debate prostitution and public health. In the same vein, we still ask the same questions about prostitution and women's rights.

(a)  

91.

In view of the shortage of time, each person may only speak for five minutes.

(a)  

92.

This made my task easier, inasmuch as I do not have to make further inquiries.

(a)  

93.

A work of art is good inasmuch as it refelects the person who created it.

(a)  

94.

For such creatures speed is not important, indeed it is counterproductive.

(a)  

95.

Initially, most people approved of a new plan.

(a)  

96.

We agree insofar as the budget is concerned.

(a)  

97.

He asked why I couldn't just forget about dieting and eat nomally instead.

(a)  

98.

He raised prices and cut production, instead of cutting costs.

(a)  

99.

He is wearing headphones lest he disturb anyone.

(a)  

100.

He was incapable of leading a bowling team, let alone a country.

(a)  

101.

It eats small animals like birds and mice.

(a)  

102.

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

(a)  

103.

She spent four years studying for her law degree. In the meantime, she continued to work at the bank.

(a)  

104.

The whole report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate.

(a)  

105.

They are always short of water to drink, much less to bathe in.

(a)  

106.

Two groups, namely students and pensioners, will benefit from the new tax.

(a)  

107.

I never learned to swim and neither did they.

(a)  

108.

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

(a)  

109.

His face is serious but nonetheless very friendly.

(a)  

110.

They weren't talented - nor were they particularly funny.

(a)  

111.

I'm amazed you find the time, not to mention the energy, to do any work at all.

(a)  

112.

I felt drained, not to mention that my brain was filled with the desire of sleep.

(a)  

113.

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

(a)  

114.

Notwithstanding his love of luxury, his house was simple inside.

(a)  

115.

They spent a lot of time together now that he had retired.

(a)  

116.

They should be newly-weds on account of their walking so close together.

(a)  

117.

The risk of infection hasn't diminished - on the contrary, it has increased.

(a)  

118.

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

(a)  

119.

On top of all his financial problems, his wife left him.

(a)  

120.

They spoke on condition that their names would not be used in the article.

(a)  

121.

She had to have the operation, or she would die.

(a)  

122.

Are you studying any science subjects other than chemistry?

(a)  

123.

They had no choice other than to surrender.

(a)  

124.

She makes no reference to any feminist work other than her own.

(a)  

125.

My arm was a bit sore - other than that I was fine.

(a)  

126.

Go home - otherwise your mother will worry.

(a)  

127.

You are not allowed to use the building otherwise than as a private dwelling.

(a)  

128.

Owing to the rising cost of fuel, more people use public transport.

(a)  

129.

I'll play, providing you pay me.

(a)  

130.

They want us, you and Al in particular, to search the building for evdence.

(a)  

131.

He has a good job, plus a new car.

(a)  

132.

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

(a)  

133.

She was previously employed as a research scientist.

(a)  

134.

The questions had been asked prior to my arrival.

(a)  

135.

Provided you pay me back by Friday, I'll lend you the money.

(a)  

136.

There is no shortage of resources. Rather, the problem is poor management.

(a)  

137.

Doug chose to quit rather than admit that he'd made a mistake.

(a)  

138.

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

(a)  

139.

High inflation usually leads to high interest rates. Similarly, interest rates decline when inflation is low.

(a)  

140.

Since you have no money, you can't come.

(a)  

141.

She wasn't needed, so she left.

(a)  

142.

She had to put her hair up so as to look older.

(a)  

143.

I would still support them, as long as they didn't break the rules.

(a)  

144.

He was standing in the shadow so that I could not see his face clearly.

(a)  

145.

She sat down and leant towards me so that her face almost touched mine.

(a)  

146.

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

(a)  

147.

Those who take the greatest care still make mistakes.

(a)  

148.

The disease subsequently spread to the the rest of the country.

(a)  

149.

He was keen on sporting pursuits such as golf, skiing and shooting.

(a)  

150.

Thanks to him we lost the match.

(a)  

151.

I'll deal with the second point first, that is to say the change to the club's rules.

(a)  

152.

It turns out the suspect didn’t do it. That means the killer still on the loose.

(a)  

153.

Add the number together first - then multiply.

(a)  

154.

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

(a)  

155.

He won't resign.' 'Then we must force him to leave.'

(a)  

156.

Inflation will fall and thereafter so will interest rates.

(a)  

157.

The diet makes the blood less sticky, thereby helping to prevent heart disease.

(a)  

158.

I no longer have their support. I therefore decided to resign.

(a)  

159.

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

(a)  

160.

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

(a)  

161.

He can't dance. He sings well, though.

(a)  

162.

We have failed. Thus we have to take the sequences.

(a)  

163.

It was a tooth, a shark's tooth, to be more specific.

(a)  

164.

To exemplify this point, let's take another look at our data.

(a)  

165.

The parcel arrived late. To make matter worse, it wasn't what we had orderd.

(a)  

166.

A law is good just to the degree that it serves the moral ends.

(a)  

167.

She is grown woman, and a strong one too.

(a)  

168.

I'm not happy unless I ride or drive everyday.

(a)  

169.

Roses are such beautiful flowers, and what's more they are very easy to grow.

(a)  

170.

I was lost in a new city. What's worse, my wallet got stolen.

(a)  

171.

Doctor's salaries have risen substantially, wheareas nurses' pay has fallen.

(a)  

172.

Could you look after the children while I cook lunch?

(a)  

173.

While most children learn to read easily, some need extra help.

(a)  

174.

Yesterday was a day off for everybody, with the exception of Lawrance.

(a)  

175.

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

(a)  

176.

Her advice seems strange, yet I believe she's right.

(a)