Linking Words Quiz 11 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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🎯 Linking Words – Quiz 11
1. What is the function of the connector? I read the morning newspaper for a while. Afterwards, I took a shower and went to work.
A) Explanation.
B) Addition.
C) Reason.
D) Time.
2. The students revised for their Biology exams _____ , they wrote their History essay yesterday morning.
A) Yet.
B) However.
C) Besides.
D) Although.
3. _____ she is young, she is very independent.
A) Although.
B) However.
C) Therefore.
D) Not only that.
4. My father is 42 years old _____ my mother is 42 years old too.
A) And.
B) Or.
C) Because.
D) For.
5. It is a small house and requires a lot of repairs _____ , it is a long way from the center.
A) Moreover.
B) Nonetheless.
C) In spite of.
D) Fist at all.
6. Online newspapers are now more popular than paper ones, _____ 'The Oxford Herald'. Its print circulation has fallen in recent years, while its website attracts millions of users every month.
A) Such as.
B) Not only.
C) Also.
D) Moreover.
7. You might need legal advice, _____ , I'll give you my lawyer's number _____ .
A) Therefore .
B) Because.
C) However.
D) None of above.
8. Sandra is friendly _____ tolerant.
A) And.
B) Because.
C) But.
D) So.
9. I like cats _____ -dogs.
A) And.
B) Or.
C) But.
D) So.
10. He laughed despite himself. She took the money from her mother's purse, despite herself.
A) Contrast.
B) Additional comments or ideas.
C) Alternatives.
D) Cause / Reason.
E) Analysing results.
11. _____ being the best student in class, Jack is very modest.
A) However.
B) Despite.
C) Although.
D) Nevertheless.
12. Annie is very good at drawing _____ painting.
A) And.
B) Because.
C) So.
D) But.
13. Exercise is something that people do for physical wellness _____ , exercise provides benefits to our mental health.
A) For example.
B) In addition.
14. We are still using too many fossil fuels, _____ global warming is increasing.
A) Therefore.
B) So.
15. I was watching Netflix, _____ I didn't do my homework.
A) So .
B) Because.
C) But.
D) None of above.
16. I study hard _____ pass my exams.
A) In order to.
B) Therefore.
C) So.
D) None of above.
17. "This is good, _____ it could be better." Complete each sentence with a correct linking word.
A) But .
B) And.
C) Or.
D) None of above.
18. AS A MATTER OF FACT IN OTHER WORDS ACTUALLY.
A) EXPLAINING .
B) CONTRAST.
C) CAUSE.
D) None of above.
19. Our economy will not improve this year _____ , all projections show that it will get worse.
A) Although.
B) Therefore.
C) However.
D) On the contrary.
20. Nowadays means what in spanish.
A) Often.
B) Sometimes.
C) At the moment.
D) Mainly.
21. Emigration has _____ increased over the past five years.
A) UNLESS.
B) SO.
C) NOTABLY.
22. I couldn't sleep _____ I had too much coffee.
A) Because.
B) So.
C) Although.
D) And.
23. The pupils jumped up and started getting ready to leave _____ the bell rang.
A) As soon as .
B) As long as.
C) As well as.
D) None of above.
24. He was one of the worst students in our class. After graduation he had a successful career, _____ .
A) Though.
B) Although.
C) Even though.
D) None of above.
25. Ms. Jones can be grumpy sometimes; _____ , we should help her whenever we can.
A) For instance.
B) Nevertheless.
C) Instead.
D) Furthermore.