These linking words exercises part 2 give you 72 questions with instant answers: true or false, classifying, matching, gap-fill and joining sentences. If you have not done them yet, start with linking words exercises part 1, then come back and finish these linking words exercises part 2.
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Linking Words Exercises — Part 2
72 interactive questions: correct, match, complete and join · answers checked automatically
More practice with linking words: spot mistakes, say what each sentence expresses, match sentence halves, fill in the gaps and join sentences. Press Check after each question. If you have not done it yet, start with Part 1.
Linking words exercises part 2 A: Is the sentence correct? Choose True (no mistake) or False (there is a mistake). (9 questions)
Many people learn computer skills so as to they want to get better jobs.
He couldn’t concentrate on his work because of his family problems.
Amine is a fan of Real Madrid whereas his two brothers like FC Barcelona.
Najib and his friends collected money in order to plant trees in their school.
She didn’t go to work because of she has a headache.
She had an unpleasant experience while she was in Thailand.
The committee rejected the proposal since they did not think it was practical.
Tom and his wife want to buy the house; besides they cannot afford it at the moment.
To be a good teacher, you must first have a lot of patience.
Linking words exercises part 2 B: Which sentence is correct? Use the word in brackets. (4 questions)
Rachid’s communication skills have improved. His coach helped him a lot. (thanks to)
The local authorities opened new schools. They wanted to serve their community better. (so as to)
The government invests a lot of money in tourism. Not many tourists visit our town. (however)
Tom and his wife needed more money. They decided to work overtime. (because)
Linking words exercises part 2 C: What does each sentence express? (7 questions)
She didn’t train hard; as a result, she lost the tennis tournament.
Computers are used not only for learning but also for entertainment.
“Our team trained hard so as to be ready for the final match,” the coach said.
The world climate has changed a lot due to global warming.
A lot of people get in touch with associations in order to receive help.
Although Nancy went on a strict diet, she didn’t lose weight.
Besides having a villa in the city, the Smiths own a farm in the countryside.
Linking words exercises part 2 D: What does each sentence express? (7 questions)
Many people attended the match despite the bad weather.
Physical exercise helps you keep fit. It can also make you feel relaxed.
He’s learning Spanish so that he can communicate with his Spanish wife.
This washing machine is not only cheap but also efficient.
Nicole took a taxi so as to be in time for the interview.
She became a manager despite her lack of experience.
Last winter, many flights at Heathrow airport were cancelled because of bad weather.
Linking words exercises part 2 E: Match each beginning with the right ending. (9 questions)
In addition to working as a nurse,
Even though I admire him,
He was fined and sent to prison
Thanks to the paramedics’ help,
If they study hard, they’ll pass.
This product is relatively cheap;
The weather was cloudy.
Her father is serious and strict,
Both Youssef and Ali
Linking words exercises part 2 F: Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word from the list. (20 questions)
her wealth, she refused to live in big cities.
Shelly practiced well for the driving test; she passed it easily.
Mr. Phillips is talkative, his wife is shy and reserved.
Many countries still can’t reduce unemployment making big effort.
Many people in the village don’t know how to write or read. , a local organization has set up a literacy program for them.
The computer is an amazing means of entertainment its efficiency at work.
his parents’ care and encouragement, Soufien has received a good education.
Sue worked hard get a good mark in the final exam.
the geography test was easy, many students didn’t get a good mark.
Jane was often absent from work; , her director dismissed her.
I’ll try to find some time to see you this afternoon I have so many things to do.
Thousands of people are driven out of their homes civil wars in many parts of the world.
Ali had to stay in hospital his serious illness.
We set up this association help illiterate women learn how to read and write.
Kids can use computers to learn, play games or surf the Net. They can use them to communicate with the outside world.
Many Moroccan families have returned to Morocco from Libya the conflict there.
Football fans often follow their teams to foreign countries support them.
Air pollution is mainly smoke from cars and factories.
He speaks three foreign languages he has never been to school.
The doctor says that Amal’s sleeping problems are the long hours she spends online.
Linking words exercises part 2 G: Join the two sentences with the word in brackets. Choose the correct sentence. (16 questions)
Some skilled workers emigrate. They aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home countries.
(therefore)
We rarely play music at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbors.
(so as not to)
Hamid did a great job. He was not offered a better position.
(though)
Souad didn’t come to the show. She was sick.
(because of)
We were unable to get financial support. We had to abandon the project.
(therefore)
Anass was waiting for his teacher. He wanted to get his mark.
(so as to)
Jamila didn’t attend the meeting. Her son was ill.
(due to)
Smoking is very bad. It should be forbidden in public places.
(therefore)
Jamal spent all afternoon chatting. He didn’t have time to do his homework.
(because)
My friends decided to go on an excursion to the Atlas Mountains. They might face difficulties.
(despite)
Mr. Ferguson’s car broke down on the way. He was late for work.
(because)
She went to work yesterday. She was not feeling well.
(although)
Hind got the first prize. She made great efforts.
(thanks to)
The Browns went to a famous restaurant. They wanted to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
(in order to)
I like studying alone. My sister prefers working with a group.
(whereas)
The students planted many trees. They cleaned all the classrooms, too.
(not only… but also)
Answer key
Linking words exercises part 2 A: Is the sentence correct? Choose True (no mistake) or False (there is a mistake).
1. False. Correct sentence: Many people learn computer skills so as to get better jobs.
2. True. Nothing to correct. Because of + noun or gerund.
3. True. Nothing to correct.
4. True. Nothing to correct.
5. False. You can’t use a verb clause after because of. Say because she has a headache or because of a headache.
6. True. Nothing to correct.
7. True. Nothing to correct.
8. False. However is more accurate than besides, because the two ideas contrast.
9. True. Nothing to correct.
Linking words exercises part 2 B: Which sentence is correct? Use the word in brackets.
1. c. Rachid’s communication skills have improved thanks to his coach’s help.
2. a. The local authorities opened new schools so as to serve their community better.
3. c. The government invests a lot of money in tourism; however, not many tourists visit our town.
4. b. Tom and his wife decided to work overtime because they needed more money.
Linking words exercises part 2 C: What does each sentence express?
1. Cause and effect
2. Addition
3. Purpose
4. Cause and effect
5. Purpose
6. Concession
7. Addition
Linking words exercises part 2 D: What does each sentence express?
1. Concession
2. Addition
3. Purpose
4. Addition
5. Purpose
6. Concession
7. Cause and effect
Linking words exercises part 2 E: Match each beginning with the right ending.
1. In addition to working as a nurse, she does the housework
2. Even though I admire him, I think he is a bit selfish
3. He was fined and sent to prison because of drink-driving
4. Thanks to the paramedics’ help, the victim was rescued
5. If they study hard, they’ll pass. On the other hand, if they don’t, they will fail
6. This product is relatively cheap; moreover, it is of good quality
7. The weather was cloudy. Yet, they decided to go on an excursion
8. Her father is serious and strict, whereas her mother is friendly and permissive
9. Both Youssef and Ali are studying in the same class
Linking words exercises part 2 F: Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word from the list.
1. Despite her wealth, she refused to live in big cities.
2. Shelly practiced well for the driving test; that’s why she passed it easily.
3. Mr. Phillips is talkative, whereas his wife is shy and reserved.
4. Many countries still can’t reduce unemployment in spite of making big effort.
5. Many people in the village don’t know how to write or read. Therefore, a local organization has set up a literacy program for them.
6. The computer is an amazing means of entertainment in addition to its efficiency at work.
7. Thanks to his parents’ care and encouragement, Soufien has received a good education.
8. Sue worked hard so as to get a good mark in the final exam.
9. Although the geography test was easy, many students didn’t get a good mark.
10. Jane was often absent from work; as a result, her director dismissed her.
11. I’ll try to find some time to see you this afternoon though I have so many things to do.
12. Thousands of people are driven out of their homes due to civil wars in many parts of the world.
13. Ali had to stay in hospital because of his serious illness.
14. We set up this association in order to help illiterate women learn how to read and write.
15. Kids can use computers to learn, play games or surf the Net. They can also use them to communicate with the outside world.
16. Many Moroccan families have returned to Morocco from Libya because of the conflict there.
17. Football fans often follow their teams to foreign countries so as to support them.
18. Air pollution is mainly due to smoke from cars and factories.
19. He speaks three foreign languages although he has never been to school.
20. The doctor says that Amal’s sleeping problems are due to the long hours she spends online.
Linking words exercises part 2 G: Join the two sentences with the word in brackets. Choose the correct sentence.
1. a. Some skilled workers aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home countries; therefore, they emigrate.
2. a. We rarely play music at night so as not to disturb our neighbors.
3. a. Though Hamid did a great job, he was not offered a better position.
4. c. Souad didn’t come to the show because of being sick.
5. c. We were unable to get financial support; therefore, we had to abandon the project.
6. c. Anass was waiting for his teacher so as to get his mark.
7. b. Jamila didn’t attend the meeting due to her son’s illness.
8. a. Smoking is very bad; therefore, it should be forbidden in public places.
9. c. Jamal didn’t have time to do his homework because he spent all afternoon chatting.
10. c. My friends decided to go on an excursion to the Atlas Mountains despite the possibility of facing difficulties.
11. b. Mr. Ferguson was late for work because his car broke down on the way.
12. a. Although she was not feeling well, she went to work yesterday.
13. b. Hind got the first prize thanks to her great efforts.
14. b. The Browns went to a famous restaurant in order to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
15. c. I like studying alone whereas my sister prefers working with a group.
16. a. The students not only planted many trees but also cleaned all the classrooms.
Part 1: find linking words, sort them by meaning and choose the best answer.
Exercises prepared for Moroccan secondary school students (Common Core and Baccalaureate). Each question has one best answer.
Linking words exercises part 2: quick review
Use although, even though, despite and in spite of to show contrast; because, since and as to give a reason; and so, therefore and as a result to show a result. Remember that despite and in spite of are followed by a noun or an -ing form, while although is followed by a subject and a verb.
Want a second explanation? Read the British Council guide to contrasting ideas with although and despite, then redo the linking words exercises part 2 above to check your score.
