although as
well as both
despite due to
during even
though
however in
addition in
order to
neither … nor
so that
therefore
whereas which
while
B2 Connectives and Linking Words CON002
Fill in the correct connectives and linking words from the list.
1. While we were driving through the Lake District, we
saw many picturesque villages.
2. __________________ having lost only one match this season, we
didn’t win the championship.
3. Flight attendants who apply for a job must be able to speak
__________________ English and Spanish.
4. I started learning Chinese ________________ my stay in the Far East.
5. This is Jimmy’s new bike, __________________ he got from his
parents. He locks it up every evening __________________ nobody
can steal it.
6. She gets up early __________________ be in time for work.
7. The climate in South Africa is perfect. It’s __________________ too
hot __________________ too cold.
8. This cell phone tariff costs 8 cents per minute, __________________
the other one offers a flat rate.
9. __________________ my father likes country music, he rarely listens
to it on the radio.
10. __________________ to the six air bags, the car also has a built-in
security system.
11. The company manufactures cars __________________ motorcycles.
12. __________________ we hadn’t eaten for over twelve hours, we weren’t very hungry.
13. My sister invited me to her party. __________________, I was so busy I had to tell
her I couldn’t come.
14. I arrived late for the performance __________________ a traffic jam on the motorway.
15. He spent most of his time playing with his friends. __________________, he wasn’t
well-prepared for the exam.
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