Linking words exercise

Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking words. Each question is followed by three suggested answers.
Choose the most appropriate one.

1. She was unable to attend the meeting.

a) In particular
b) Therefore
c) As well as

2. , we are satisfied with your performance.

a) For example
b) In general
c) Incidentally

3. I am not quite sure what time I will arrive, maybe half past eight or a quarter to nine.
. I will be there before nine oclock.

a) Anyhow
b) In general
c) All right

4. It is a small house and requires a lot of repairs. , it is a long way from the center.

a) Nonetheless
b) Moreover
c) On the contrary

5. Everybody had heard of Einstein, hardly anyone could understand his theory of
relativity.

a) But
b) And
c) Of course

6. He was always popular with women and even got married twice. .., the women
closest to him were invariably unhappy.

a) Certainly
b) All the same
c) Of course

7. It is true that the British did some good in India. .., colonialism is basically bad.

a) Even so
b) Of course
c) In particular

8. Can you help me in ?

a) Anyway
b) Any way
c) By the way

9. The car broke down on the way. ., I managed to reach in time.

a) Certainly
b) In spite of this
c) Therefore
10. Interesting movie? ., it was a complete waste of time.

a) However
b) On the contrary
c) Certainly

Linking Words Exercise 1

Choose however, although or despite:

1. ___________ the rain, we still went to the park.

2. ___________ it was raining, we still went to the park.
3. It was raining. ___________, we still went to the park.
4. John bought the watch, ___________ the fact that it was expensive.
5. John bough the watch. ___________, it was expensive.
6. ___________ it was expensive, John bought the watch.
7. I finished the homework. It, ___________, wasnt easy.
8. I finished the homework, ___________ it wasnt easy.
9. ___________ the fact that it wasnt easy, I finished the homework.
10. She went for a long walk, ___________ being cold.
11. ___________ she was cold, she went for a long walk.
12. She was cold. She went for a long walk, ___________.
13. The restaurant has a good reputation. ___________, the food was terrible.
14. ___________ the restaurants good reputation, the food was terrible.
15. ___________ the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

Linking Words Exercise 2 (Reason)

Choose the correct word or phrase in brackets to fill the space.

1. (because / because of)
We stayed inside ________________________ the storm.
2. (since / because of)
I wanted to stay longer ________________________ I was really enjoying the party.
3. (as / due to)
Amanda stayed at home ________________________ her illness.
4. (due to / as)
Her lateness was ________________________ a terrible traffic jam.
5. (since / owning to)
________________________ flights are cheaper in the winter, we decided to travel then.
6. (as / because of)
________________________ she hated cats, she wasnt happy when her husband bought three.
7. (owing to / as)
John didnt go to work ________________________ his illness.
8. (because / due to)
________________________ Lucy was very tired, she went to bed early.
9. (because / owing to)
________________________ his late night, John missed his train.

10. (for / owing to)

Lucy was very unhappy, ________________________ she missed James.
11. (as / due to)
________________________ the terrible weather, we decided not to walk home.
12. (as / owning to)
I was very happy with my present, ________________________ it was exactly what I wanted.
13. (due to / since)
Keiko ordered her meal without meat, ________________________ she is a vegetarian.
14. (because of / as)
I didnt want to leave ________________________ I was having a great time.
15. (owing to / since)
Luca bought the shoes ________________________ they were perfect.
16. (because of / because)
We were late for the plane ________________________ the traffic.
17. (for / as)
________________________ it was really cold, I put on my gloves and my hat.
18. (due to / because)
She couldnt come ________________________ she had to work.
19. (owning to / because)
________________________its high price, we didnt rent the flat.
20. (because of / since)
________________________ his great cooking, we love going to dinner at Takas house.

CONJUNCTIONS 1

Complete the sentences with what, when, why, because, after, but or that.

1. They stayed at home it was raining heavily.

2. People cause accidents they drink and drive.

3. Tommy went to his friends he had had lunch.

4. I wanted to help him, he said he could do it himself.

5. You should know smoking is bad for your health.

 6. Linda's father always watches TV he comes home from work.

7. Tommy decided to leave it was dark outside.

8. We were playing tennis it started to rain.

9. Do you know he started playing chess?

10.Tim knew he will work in his holidays.

11. I can't understand she hasn't phoned yet.

12. They were very proud they won.

13. He didn't know time they left the party.

14. He broke his arm he fell down the tree.

15. She wanted to open the door, she couldn't find the key.

CONJUNCTIONS 2

Connect with what, when, where, whose, that, then, and, if, during, which or who.

1. Tell me you want to know.

2. Is that the story was written by him?

3. That's the boy mother is in hospital.

4. I don't know he lives.

5. First it was sunny it started to rain.

6. Do you know they will drive to Spain next summer holidays?

7. the squirrel saw me it ran away.

8. I thought he was ill.

9. We were having dinner he arrived.

10. He asked me he could come to the party.

11. She learned a lot her stay in England.

12. Is there anything we can do for you?

 13. That's my English friend helped me with my homework.

14. That's not I asked for.

15. She had breakfast then she left.

CONJUNCTIONS 3

Fill in what, when, why, because, who, where, and, but or that.

1. I like Sally I don't like Bob.

2. She likes her she is always friendly.

3. That's the painting my father bought last year.

4. This is the house I've lived for 9 years.

5. In the morning I always have coffee toast.

6. She is happy her test is good.

7. In our house lives a man is a detective.

8. Tell me you can come.

9. He always thinks he is so clever.

10. We had dinner, watched TV then we went to bed.

11. we arrived he had already gone.

12. That's the longest test we have ever written.

13. Did you understand he told you that story?

14. I was not really interested in he was talking about.

15. Is it the hotel we stayed last year?

CONJUNCTIONS 4

Connect the sentences with where, when, and so, who, that, and, but or because.

1. I cannot come I have no time.

2. You can climb up the tree you must be careful.

 3. She came in sat down.

4. I laughed Tom had told me a joke.

5. He was not at home we asked the neighbours when he would be back.

6. The police arrested the thief had stolen the money.

7. I can't help you, you should ask Mary.

8. She went to bed early she was tired.

9. She got a bad mark at her last test she promised to learn a lot for the next one.

10. She always greets friendly I meet her.

11. I found out they are living.

12. He wore the trousers we had bought last Friday.

CONJUNCTIONS 5

Connect the sentences with a suitable linking word (but, when, because,...).

1. I have a test I'm always very nervous.

2. The exam was difficult Bob passed it easily.

3. I can't buy a new car I haven't got enough money.

4. we had had dinner, we watched TV.

5. It's very late I'm very tired.

6. we went to the shopping centre then we went to the park.

7. I didn't know to go.

8. First we went to the cinema and we went to a restaurant.

9. you cross the street you must look carefully.

10. It was very cold outside. we didn't go out.

11. I wanted to visit her I didn't have any time.

12. We visited Mr Smith has two dogs.

13. We stayed at home it was raining heavily.

 14. He listened to her carefully, then he told her what she could do.

15. He waited she woke up.

CONJUNCTIONS 6

Connect the sentences with a suitable word (but, when, because,...).

1. He went to the dentist he had toothache.

2. I read a book I went to sleep.

3. She hates being interrupted she is phoning.

4. The girls fell asleep the movie.

5. Do you know the boy is standing next to Sam?

6. I didn't tell her it was a secret.

7. I'll pay you you have finished the work.

8. I want to become a pilot I'm older.

9. I bought some new clothes then I went home.

10. He is friendly and that's I like him.

11. He was very sad his favourite team didn't win.

12. Don't move I tell you.

13. I didn't know how to use it, Frank told me everything.

14. We were waiting for the bus it started to rain.

15. I did it he was away.