LINKING WORDS PRACTICE

1. Fill in the blanks with a suitable linking word. Dont repeat it! 1. Ellie went to bed late yesterday, she overslept this morning. 2. My brother is taking some vitamins he doesnt feel so weak. 3. Paul did his best to save the company, his effort was useless. 4. the weather forecast predicted a lot of rain, we stayed at home. 5. Jim has taken up jogging keep fit. 6. Sally worked hard. , her boss thought she didnt. 7. Everybody was late for school this morning the bus strike. 8. Youd better take the raincoat it rains this afternoon. 9. Politicians are believed to lie to voters. , some of them accept bribes. 10. Mary got really angry her boyfriend hadnt phoned her for two days. 2. Correct the sentences if necessary. 1. Despite of helping Mary, she didnt thank me. 2. The weather was terrible since we decided to stay at home. 3. Ill send you a message whether I am late for dinner. . 4. Ellie sings very well. Beside, she plays the piano beautifully. 5. The meal was really salty, though nobody could finish it. . 6. In spite of they have been to England several times, they cant speak English. 7. Carol is going to the dentist in order that to relieve her toothache. . 8. As the book looked so boring, I didnt buy it. 9. Unless we dont finish our project tonight, well have to work next weekend. .. 3. Rewrite the sentences using the linking word in brackets. Make the necessary changes: 1. Mark is learning German. He wants to apply for a job in Germany (in order to). .. 2. The football match was cancelled. One of the goalkeepers was ill (due to). 3. The guests ate all the food. Mary doesnt cook very well (although). 4. My car has just broken down. Ill have to buy a new one (since). 5. Paula didnt get the job. She had the right qualifications (in spite of). 6. My fathers health has improved a lot. He gave up smoking two months ago (as a result). 7. Sally wont come to the party. You dont invite her (unless). 8. My mother does the cooking and the housework. She looks after my grandparents (besides). 9. Carol failed her exam. She didnt study hard (so). 10. Do your homework or youll be punished (if). 11. He couldnt catch the bus. Pat was late for the conference (because). . 12. My brother speaks English fluently. Hes studying French now (moreover). . 13. He forgot our date. Paul had to work late yesterday (as). .. 14. Bob promised to send me an email. He might not come to the pub (in case). 15. He went to the office. Andy felt ill (however). 16. The police officer stopped Randy at the airport. His passport wasnt up-to-date (so) 17. Pass me the pen, please. I want to sign the petition (to). 18. There was a serious misunderstanding. Mary and Tim split up (owing to). .

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LINKING WORDS PRACTICE: KEY

1. Fill in the blanks with a suitable linking word. Dont repeat it! 1. Ellie went to bed late yesterday, SO she overslept this morning. 2. My brother is taking some vitamins SO THAT he doesnt feel so weak. 3. ALTHOUGH, EVEN THOUGH, THOUGH Paul did his best to save the company, his effort was useless. 4. SINCE, AS the weather forecast predicted a lot of rain, we stayed at home. 5. Jim has taken up jogging TO keep fit. 6. Sally worked hard. HOWEVER, NEVERTHELESS, her boss thought she didnt. 7. Everybody was late for school this morning DUE TO, OWING TO, BECAUSE OF the bus strike. 8. Youd better take the raincoat IN CASE it rains this afternoon. 9. Politicians are believed to lie to voters. MOREOVER, BESIDES, FURTHERMORE, some of them accept bribes. 10. Mary got really angry BECAUSE, SINCE, AS her boyfriend hadnt phoned her for two

2. Rewrite the sentences using the linking word in brackets. Make the necessary changes: 1. Mark is learning German in order to apply for a job in Germany 2. The football match was cancelled due to one of the goalkeepers illness 3. The guests ate all the food although Mary doesnt cook very well. 4. Since my car has just broken down. Ill have to buy a new one / Ill have to buy a new car since it has just broken down. 5. Paula didnt get the job in spite of having the right qualifications. 6. My fathers health has improved a lot. He gave up smoking two months ago (as a result). My father gave up smoking two months ago. As a result, his health has improved a lot. 7. Sally wont come to the party unless you invite her 8. My mother does the cooking and the housework. Besides, she looks after my grandparents 9. Carol failed her exam. She didnt study hard Carol didnt study hard, so she failed her exam. 10. If you dont do your homework, youll be punished. 11. Pat was late for the conference because he couldnt catch the bus. 12. My brother speaks English fluently. Moreover, Hes studying French now 13. Paul forgot our date as he had to work late yesterday As Paul had to work late yesterday, he forgot our date. 14. Bob promised to send me an email in case he didnt come to the pub 15. Andy felt ill. However, he went to the office. 16. Randys passport wasnt up-to-date, so the police officer stopped him at the airport. 17. Pass me the pen to sign the petition, please. 18. Owing to a serious misunderstanding, Mary and Tim split up/ Mary and Tim split up owing to a serious misunderstanding.

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3. Correct the sentences if necessary. 1. Despite helping Mary, she didnt thank me. 2. The weather was terrible, so since we decided to stay at home. 3. Ill send you a message if I am late for dinner. 4. Ellie sings very well. Besides, she plays the piano beautifully. 5. The meal was really salty. As a result, so nobody could finish it. 6. In spite of having been to England several times, they cant speak English. 7. Carol is going to the dentist in order to relieve her toothache. 8. As the book looked so boring, I didnt buy it (right). 9. Unless we finish our project tonight, well have to work next weekend.

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