TEST LINKERS FOR ADVANCED Online version LINKING WORDS OR CONNECTORS (SOME QUESTIONS WITH MULTIPLE ANSWERS) by Belkis Mora 1 He spent the night working on his thesis; ............. , He wasn't able to join us for dinner Choose one or more answers a therefore b hence c since d although 2 I joined a gym ...... I can get into a better shape Choose one or more answers a so b conversely c so as not to 3 ........... I didn´t want to, I spent my evening doing washing Choose one or more answers a Even though b Though c Unlike d Although 4 ......... to the weather, the game has been cancelled Choose one or more answers a Because b Due c Because of d For 5 I went to the library ............... that I knew the book I wanted wasn´t there Choose one or more answers a despite the fact b in spite of the fact c despite d in spite of 6 His grandparent.......... presents when he was little Choose one or more answers a would give him b used to give him c gave him d would give to him 7 When I was small , my cousins and I ........... to run around the neighbourhood Choose one or more answers a would b used c used to d got used 8 My dad ....... his job until he decided to quit Choose one or more answers a used to hate b would hate c hate d hated 9 Jim may struggle in math class; ........, he shows an extraordinary talent for writing. Choose one or more answers a in addition b similarly c unlike d conversely 10 .................. her glamorous mother, the tomboy preferred tennis shoes over heels Written answer 11 he was opinionated. ............ , he was hated by many 12 he was opinionated. ............ , he was hated by many Choose one or more answers a On top of that b Besides c Additionally d What´s more 13 ........... being competitive , he was incredibly smart , thorough and assertive Choose one or more answers a In addition to b Besides c Moreover d Furthermore 14 Doris started her own business .......... of helping local people a in order b with a view c with the aim d so as 15 ................ previous decisions , it is very unlikely people will vote Choose one or more answers a Due to the fact b Despite c In the light of d In the wake of 16 Reggaeton was banned in Cuba ............ that It goes against family values a on the grounds b on the ground of c due to d because of 17 ....... difficult a challenge might look, the willpower and consistency can overcome any hindrance Written answer 18 Sam decided no to chat her up ........ of rejection Written answer Feedback 1 REVIEW LINKING WORDS 7 REVIEW LINKING WORDS