Linking Words 2nd Bac - Exercises PDF Download
A- FILL IN EACH GAP WITH AN APPROPRIATE WORD FROM THE
LIST.
1- Shelly practised well for her driving test;
__________ _____she passed it easily.
2- Mr. Philips is talkative, __________ his wife is shy and reserved.
despite – because of – whereas – due to –
that’s why
3-Football fans often follow their teams to foreign
countries ___________ support them.
4-Air pollution is mainly ___________ smoke from cars and factories
As a result – due to – however – despite – so as to
5-Jelloul speaks three foreign languages ___________ he has
never been to school.
6-The doctor says that Amal’s sleeping problems are ___________ the long
hours she spends online
Because of – despite – In addition – although
7- We didn’t go on a picnic ___________ bad weather.
Because – due to – for
B- Join the pairs of sentences with the linking words
given
- Mr
Ferguson’s car broke down on the way. He was late for work. (because)
…………………………………………………………………………………………… - Sonia
went to work yesterday. She was not feeling well. ( although)
………………………………………………………………………………………………… - Jamal
spent all the afternoon chatting. He didn’t have time do his homework ( because)
…………………………………………………………………………………………… - My
brother came home early. He wanted to watch the football match (so as
to )
………………………………………………………………………………………… - Jawad
read the instructions carefully. He wasn’t able to install the printer (Although)
………………………………………………………………………………………… - Many
people learn computer skills. They want to get better jobs. (so as to)
………………………………………………………………………………………… - I
like studying alone. My sister prefers working with a group (Whereas)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Many
students are dropping out of school. The school conditions have improved a
lot. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………… - Malaysia
exports high technology. It invests in tourism as well. (in addition)
…………………………………………………………………………………………… - Randa
went to work this morning. The doctor advised her to stay in bed. (although)
………………………………………………………………………………………… - The
students planted many trees. They cleaned all the classrooms too. (Not
only … but also)
………………………………………………………………………………………… - Our
local association is very active. Our neighbourhood is clean and safe. (because)
…………………………………………………………………………………………… - Rachid
got a loan from the bank. He wanted to buy an apartment. (in order to)
………………………………………………………………………………………… - The
meeting was cancelled. The manager was sick. (because of)
………………………………………………………………………………………… - The
show was postponed. There were some technical problems (due to )
……………………………………………………………………………………… - Morocco
has set up a large solar plant. Morocco wants to produce clean energy. (in
order to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
C- Rewrite the following sentences as indicated:
1- John worked hard. He wanted to get his degree with honors.
In order ……………………………………………………………………………….
2-Taha Hussein was blind. He wrote a lot of books.
Although ……………………………………………………………………………….
3-Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize in spite of her young
age.
Although she ……………………………………………………………………………….
4-Despite being an expert, Jim couldn’t recover his files
from his hard disk.
Although Jim …………………………………………………………………………
