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English 12 Public

A B2 level exercise to practice the use of linking words

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#linking words #connectors

________ the rain, we still went to the park. a) Despite b) However c) Although

a) Despite

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Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. ________ it can also be expensive. a) Further b) Moreover c) On the other hand

b) Moreover

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I'm going to start exercising, _______ I'll get fat. a) even if b) otherwise c) unless

b) otherwise

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________ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations. a) Equally b) Besides c) Moreover

b) Besides

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Many shops are doing badly _________ the economic situation. a) due to b) since c) in case

a) due to

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_______ it was expensive, John bought the watch. a) Because b) In spite of c) Although

c) Although

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She decided to travel by plane _________ being very scared of flying. a) in spite of b) despite the fact c) despite that

a) in spite of

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_________ to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters. a) Furthermore b) In addition c) As well as

b) In addition

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The actress had to put her hair up _________ look older. a) so as to b) and yet c) because

a) so as to

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You don't have to apply for a student visa _____ you're from outside the EU. a) unless b) if c) if not

a) unless

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The restaurant has a good reputation. __________, the food was terrible. a) But b) However c) Nevertheless

b) However

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He's welcome to come along, _________ that he behaves himself. a) consequently b) provided c) so

b) provided

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