LINKING DEVICES (CONJUNCTIONS)

By: Vinod Kr. Sharma

Faculty in English, Srijan Classes , Kota

1. …….all her friends were on holidays, she stayed in.

(a) Because of (b) since (c) as (d) none
2. They closed the theme park………the great losses.
(a) Because of (b) despite (c) although (d) none
3. ………the power of the storm, he decided not to sail that day.
(a) Concerning (b) considering (c) accepting (d) none
4. It was…….a tiring day that we fell asleep immediately.
(a) So (b) resulting (c) such (d) none
5. The police cordoned off the area………private cars shouldn’t drive in.
(a) In order (b) so that (c) for that (d) none
6. …….their German was very bad, they could communicate with the shop assistant.
(a) Since (b) as (c) although (d) none
7. You can do the exam……you have your identity card.
(a) Whereas (b) while (c) as long as (d) none
8. ………French people love cooking, the English don’t seem very interested.
(a) Whereas (b) when (c) whenever (d) none
9. F1 are…………fast that their wheels have to be special.
(a) Such (b) so (c) very (d) none
10. The inspector has come……..supervise all our documents.
(a) For (b) so that (c) in order to (d) none
11. I need an office to myself…….I can get some work done.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
12. Write it down…….you don’t forget.
(a) So (b) so that (c) when (d) since
13. I need to get to work early………I can finish the report before the meeting.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
14. I’ll tell her……I see her.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) when
15. ……you left, the atmosphere in the office has not been as nice.
(a) So that (b) although (c) since (d) when
16. ……..he was the best qualified candidate, he didn’t get the job.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
17. He is learning English………he can get a better and more interesting job.
(a) So that (b) although (c) when (d) so
18. ……..you think of all the people who could have got the job, it seems ridiculous that he was chosen.
(a) So (b) although (c) so that (d) when
19. I’m going to buy a new Beetle,…… I do think they are overpriced.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) when
20. ……..you’re next in Chicago, give me a call.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) when
21. ……you already know Marry, you should go to meet her at the airport.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
22. ………we would like to open a branch in Oxford now, we will probably wait for another year or so.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
23. The job is badly paid……I’m looking for another one.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
24. I hate living in London……..I’m moving to the country.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) when
25. I don’t know him very well,………I have met him socially on a couple of occasions.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
26. I don’t know…….I’ll be back.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) when
27. I haven’t seen her……..last Summer.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
28. ……..we have so much to do, let’s delay discussing this until our next meeting.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
29. We’re not making much profit……..we need to raise our prices.
(a) So (b) so that (c) although (d) since
30. The exercise was boring…….I stopped.
(a) So that (b) so (c) although (d) since
31. ………… being very rich, he never shows off.
(a) Other than (b) instead (c) Despite (d) Otherwise
32. I am not feeling well,………. I will come to the party.
(a) Because (b) since (c) however (d) unless
33. ………I had my lunch, I didn’t miss Pizza.
(a) Although (b) finally (c) moreover (d) already
34. She never helps anyone…….having a lot of money.
(a) Otherwise (b) inspite of (c) however (d) instead
35. You shouldn’t go out…..it’s raining heavily.
(a) For (b) because (c) already (d) but
36. My mother……..I went to the market for shopping.
(a) Or (b) either (c) neither (d) and
37. Thomas was not telling the truth. ……….he was shouting at me.
(a) Provided (b) although (c) moreover (d) in order to
38. Please come on time,……we may miss the flight.
(a) Otherwise (b) so (c) therefore (d) but
39. We should avoid oily food……..be healthy.
(a) Finally (b) consequently (c) in order to (d) for
40. I will give you my car……..you come back before 5’o clock.
(a) As (b) although (c) because (d) provided
41. ………my mother was sleeping, I prepared tea on my own.
(a) As (b) besides (c) unless (d) despite
42. He apologized………his bad behavior.
(a) For (b) since (c) because (d) as
43. He was satisfied……..not overjoyed.
(a) Yet (b) as (c) but (d) still
44. ..........it is very cold there, we have postponed our visit.
(a) since (b) due to (c) yet (d) because of
45. Mohan worked very sincerely and was……..promoted.
(a) Yet (b) although (c) besides (d) so
46. ………my family, I will also invite my close friends on my anniversary.
(a) Aside (b) besides (c) despite (d) in spite of
47. I need to work hard…….I can pass the exam.
(a) Since (b) as (c) because (d) so that
48. The hurricane destroyed the beach area…….the town had to reconstruct the boardwalk.
(a) Although (b) in spite of (c) since (d) so
49. MAC cosmetics were first designed for models…….they are now used by women all over the world.
(a) Although (b) before (c) afterword (d) so
50. Harry doesn’t usually like blue cheese……he loves to eat toast.
(a) And (b) but (c) so (d) because
51. ………..it was after midnight, we did not feel tired.
(a) Despite (b) although (c) while (d) so
52. We had to wait fifteen minutes for the shop to open,………..we had arrived early.
(a) Because (b) so (c)even though (d) so that
53. Did you go out……stay at home last night?
(a) And (b) nor (c) or (d) either
54. The sun is warm this afternoon, ……the air is still quite cool.
(a) Despite (b) while (c) however (d) instead of
55. ………he helps us, we cannot finish the project on time.
(a) Unless (b) when (c) however (d) while
56. ……….it was snowing, we played cards.
(a) Because of (b) while (c) however (d) but
57. I wanted to study;………. I was too tired.
(a) However (b) because (c) so (d) while
58. ……..it rained hard; we still enjoyed the outdoor concert at Kota.
(a) When (b) although (c) while (d) and
59. Joan and Elliot chatted about everything………the fact that they had just met that afternoon.
(a) Inspite of (b) despite (c) however (d) but
60. The ski slopes were busy, ……..the cold, freezing weather.
(a) So (b) despite (c) because (d) inspite
61. We can go……..while you’re ready.
(a) While (b) as soon as (c) as (d) when
62. Please turn off the lights…….you go to bed.
(a) After (b) when (c) before (d) after
63. I like to relax…….. I’m on holiday.
(a) Before (b) as soon as (c) while (d) when
64. I’m so worried about Max. ……..you hear any news, please phone me.
(a) As soon as (b) while (c) so that (d) when
65. …….you’ve read the newspaper, can I have it?
(a) After (b) when (c) until (d) unless
66. I’m going to keep asking you to marry me…….you say yes!
(a) While (b) when (c) until (d) unless
67. ………you are the first person up in the morning; make me a cup of coffee.
(a) After (b) If (c) before (d) after
68. ……..you are having your hair cut, I am going to pick up granddad and take him home.
(a) While (b) whether (c) for (d) because
69. Stop at a petrol station……..we run out of petrol.
(a) As soon as (b) while (c) before (d) after
70. ………..as we discover life on another planet, will it be intelligent?
(a) While (b) for (c) If (d) when
71. This is the doctor……..saved my life.
(a) Who (b) whom (c) whose (d) which
72. Do you know the musician……. I met in Delhi.
(a) Who (b) whom (c) whose (d) that
73. She likes the gentleman……… I was telling her about the gentleman.
(a) Who (b) whose (c) that (d) whom
74. I visited the sisters…………father had recently died.
(a) Whose (b) whom (c) who (d) that
75. Jerod noticed the stranger……..all the neighbours were starting at the stranger.
(a) That (b) who (c) whom (d) whose
76. Pablo threw away the picture……..the boys had found the picture.
(a) Which (b) that (c) who (d) whom
77. I live in the house……..my grandfather was born in the house.
(a) Which (b) where (c) that (d) who
78. He bought a suit………is navy blue.
(a) Whose (b) which (c) that (d) whom
79. Anna as a new hat……. I like very much.
(a) Which (b) that (c) who (d) whom
80. He wanted to paint the bench………a man was sitting on it.
(a) Where (b) which (c) that (d) who
81. He was in the city……. I visited last year.
(a) Which (b) that (c) whose (d) where
82. Did you finally meet the woman about ………. I was telling you?
(a) Whom (b) where (c) whose (d) which
83. Ron sold the house ……he was born in.
(a) `that (b) where (c) which (d) who
84. My father lost the cheque-book…..he kept his credit card in.
(a) That (b) which (c) whose (d) who
85. Did you find the ball…… I threw over the fence?
(a) That (b) which (c) whose (d) whom
86. That’s the pretty girl for…….. I wrote this poem.
(a) Who (b) which (c) that (d) whom
87. I don’t know the people ……he gave the flowers to.
(a) Whom (b) which (c) whose (d) who
88. The hat from ………the magician pulled a white rabbit was empty.
(a) That (b) which (c) whose (d) who
89. She forgot the tickets …….she had placed next to her briefcase.
(a) Which (b) that (c) where (d) who
90. They live in a tiny village, ……..we finally located on a map.
(a) Who (b) whom (c) which (d) that
91. I plan to take my vacation…..in June……in July.
(a) Whether…or (b) either….or (c) as….if (d) so……as
92. …….. I’m feeling happy…….sad, I try to keep a positive.
(a) Either….or (b) whether…or (c) when……what (d) as……as
93. ……..had I taken my shoes off……. I found out we had to leave again.
(a) No sooner…..than (b) rather….than (c) whether…..or (d) so…..as
94. ………..only is dark chocolate delicious,……..it can be healthy.
(a) Whether….or (b) not……but (c) just as….so (d) as…..as
95. ………I have salad for dinner,…….. I can have ice cream for dessert.
(a) If…then (b) when….than (c) whether….or (d) so…..as
96. …..flowers ……. trees grow during warm weather.
(a) Not only……but also (b) both……and (c) not….but (d) either….or
97. ……..do we enjoy summer vacation,……..we enjoy winter break.
(a) Whether…….or (b) not only…..but also (c) either….or (d) neither…..or
98. Calculus is……..easy…….difficult.
(a) Not….but (b) both….and (c) either…. or (d) both…..and
99. It’s……going to rain……snow tonight.
(a) As…if (b) either….or (c) as …..as (d) so……..as
100. Savory flavors ……..sweet…….sour.
(a) Often…….and (b) neither….nor (c) both…..and (d) too…..as