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Linking Words Exercise

The document provides a list of 25 sentences with missing linking words or phrases. The missing words need to be chosen from two options provided in parentheses to correctly complete each sentence. The document is assessing understanding of different linking words and their appropriate usage in connecting ideas in sentences.

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Linking Words Exercise

The document provides a list of 25 sentences with missing linking words or phrases. The missing words need to be chosen from two options provided in parentheses to correctly complete each sentence. The document is assessing understanding of different linking words and their appropriate usage in connecting ideas in sentences.

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LINKING WORDS

Choose the right linking word/phrase to complete the following sentences.


1. We stayed up late, ____________ we were tired. (although/ despite)
2. They went swimming, ____________ the coldness of the water. (although/ despite)

3. I enjoy the course, ____________ the professor is a good teacher. (because/ because of)

4. We all felt tired ____________ the hot weather. (because/ because of)

5. They managed to work together, ___________ their differences of opinion. (although/despite)

6. I left home early, ____________ I had to do several errands. (because/ because of)

7. ____________ she lost her way twice, she arrived safely. (Although/ Despite)

8. ____________ their interest in comets, they decided to study astronomy. (Because/ Because of)

9. The work was new to me. ____________, it did not seem difficult. (Consequently/ Nevertheless)

10. Continue along Queen Street. ____________ turn left. (Then/ Therefore)

11. It was very misty. ______________ we could not get a clear view of the mountain.

(That’s why/ However)

12. We had walked several miles. ____________, we did not feel tired. (Consequently/ However)

13. She is a talented actress. ____________, she is very beautiful. (Moreover/ Thus)

14. We take the bus every day. __________, we are familiar with the bus route. (Nevertheless/ Thus)

15. The child was sleepy. ______________, we went home early. (Otherwise/ Therefore)

16. The book is long. _____________, the vocabulary is difficult. (Consequently/ Furthermore)

17. Luckily, the moon was bright. ______________, we could not have seen the path.

(Accordingly/ Otherwise)

18. I have invited him, ____________ I have invited his sister. (also/and)

19. The bus fare is expensive. ____________, I prefer to walk. (But/ Therefore)

20. She is well-educated. ____________, she has very good manners. (And/ Besides)

21. I would rather travel by train ___________ the bus leaves earlier. (but/ however)

22. She studied for many months. ____________, she knew the material thoroughly.

(Consequently/ So that)

23. Please come with us, ____________ I can introduce you to my friends. (thus/ so that)

24. The sun was warm, ____________ a cool breeze blew in from the sea. (but/ however)

25. I have known her for many years. ____________, I understand her character well. (So that/ Thus)

26. He is ignorant. ____________, he is lazy. (for instance/ furthermore).

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