Practice Exercises for Linking Words

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking words from the list below:
(because, although, therefore, however, for example, as a result)

1. I stayed up late last night, __________ I am feeling very tired today.

2. She loves reading novels, __________ she doesn’t enjoy poetry.
3. The roads were closed __________ heavy snowfall.
4. I enjoy outdoor activities, __________ hiking and cycling.
5. The team worked hard to complete the project on time. __________,
they managed to impress the client.
6. He studied a lot for the exam. __________, he didn’t pass it.

Exercise 2: Match the sentences

Match the two parts of each sentence using appropriate linking words. Use
(so, but, because, or, and).

1. I didn’t eat breakfast this morning, ___

a) I couldn’t get up early.
2. She has to choose between two options, ___
b) it started to rain.
3. I enjoy running, ___
c) she likes spending time outdoors.
4. He took his umbrella, ___
d) I’m not very fast.
5. Emma loves nature, ___
e) he didn’t get wet.

Exercise 3: Rewrite sentences

Rewrite the sentences by combining them using linking words (such as, but,
so, although, because, if).

1. John was tired. He kept working on the project.

2. Maria loves painting. She also enjoys photography.

 3. The weather was bad. We went hiking anyway.

4. You can call me. It’s late at night.

5. He didn’t study for the exam. He failed it.

Exercise 4: Choose the correct linking word

Circle the correct linking word in each sentence.

1. I didn’t buy the shoes (because / or / although) they were too

expensive.
2. (Despite / However / Therefore) the rainy weather, we decided to go
for a walk.
3. He finished his homework on time (so / but / because) he could go out
with his friends.
4. They were very tired; (as a result / but / and) they took a break.
5. She wanted to learn French (or / so / but) she signed up for a class.

Writing Task: Use Linking Words

Task:
Write a paragraph about your favorite holiday destination. Use at least 8
linking words from the list below:

(and, but, so, because, although, however, therefore, as a result, for

example, such as, moreover, in addition)

Example Prompt:
Describe why you enjoy visiting this place (give 2-3 reasons), what activities
you do there, and any special memories you have. Make sure to use linking
words to connect your ideas smoothly.

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Fill in the correct connectives and linking words from the list. There may be
more than one answer in some sentences.

1. Take your camera with you, just _____________________ mine doesn't work.

2. _____________________ having muscle problems, the defender was able to

play.

3. Bring an umbrella with you _____________________ it rains tomorrow.

4. Skiing is a safe sport _____________________ you obey the rules on the slope.

5. All flights to and from London have been cancelled _____________________

fog.

6. They arrived in time for the meeting _____________________ having to travel

in bad weather.

7. I like travelling by underground, _____________________ it gets pretty

crowded during rush hours.

8. She has been living in the country her whole life. _____________________, she
has decided she wants a change and plans on moving to the city.

9. We had a wonderful time in Barcelona. _____________________, transport

workers were on strike so we couldn't use the underground.

10._____________________ life was hard during the war, we managed to

survive.

11._____________________ heavy traffic on the motorway, we couldn't make it

in time.
12._____________________ of the low temperatures during the winter, Moscow
is always worth visiting.

13.I can't come now _____________________ the children are ill, and I have to
look after them.

14.The economy collapsed, _____________________ the government had to

resign.

15.You may go out with your friends tonight, _____________________ you never
go alone and stay with them all the time.

16.I already knew a lot about cybersecurity. _____________________, the

lecture was quite interesting.

1. Sea levels will probably rise in the next few decades

__________________________ of global warming.

2. I hope he drives carefully, __________________________ he may have

problems on such a slippery road.

3. The president was not a very popular leader. __________________________,

his resignation did not come as a surprise.

4. Our economy will not improve this year. __________________________, all

projections show that it will get worse.

5. The couple broke up a few days ago. __________________________, they are

still living together because of the children.

6. __________________________ it was a wonderful place to go skiing, not many

tourists found their way there.

7. The scientist studied the behaviour of various animals,

__________________________ whales and dolphins.

8. __________________________ we have to fight against environmental

problems, but__________________________ we need more and more energy
every day.
9. I think he’s asleep. __________________________ his eyes are closed.

10.The candidate didn’t quite meet the necessary requirements.

__________________________,he failed.

11.Please take some warm clothes with you, just _______________________ it

gets cold at night.

12.The report will be finished soon. __________________________, let’s get some

coffee.

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

1. __________________ 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.

1. ____________________ Dad comes home from work he has to lie down on

the sofa________________ he is tired.

2. Jerry had a bad headache yesterday, _______________ he couldn’t come

to football practice.

3. This is Jimmy’s new mountain bike, ____________________ he got from his

parents. He locks it up every evening _______________________ nobody can
steal it.

4. ____________________ Samantha was tired, she watched TV until well after

midnight.

5. First, cut out the pictures, ____________________ paste them into your book.

6. I would like to learn Chinese. ____________________, I don’t know anyone

who can teach me.

7. ____________________ we were driving through the countryside, we saw

many picturesque villages.

8. The Hemingways are our neighbours ____________________ our friends.

9. You can have _______________ tea ____________ coffee for breakfast. What
would you like?

10.____________________ being a great skier, only few people outside of

Europe know him.

11.____________________ the hike up the mountains we saw a lot of deer.

12.________________ you finish the essay by tomorrow you won’t be able to

get a good mark.

13._______________ my father _______________ my mother will be able to

attend the meeting tomorrow.

14.He likes all kinds of sports, ____________________ skiing, hockey and

volleyball