Linking words
A-FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM THE
LIST.
1- ………………………
her wealth, she refused to live in big cities.
Although
– Since – Unfortunately – Despite
2- Shelly practiced well for the driving test;
……………..she passed it easily.
3- Mr.
Phillips is talkative………………………his wife is shy and reserved.
Despite -- because of —whereas – due to -- that’s why
4- Many countries still can’t reduce unemployment………………..making big
effort.
5- Many
people in the village don’t know how to write or read ……………………
a local organization
has set up a literacy program for them.
6- The computer is an amazing means of
entertainment………………………its efficiency at work.
In
addition to – nevertheless – since- therefore- in spite of – furthermore
7. …………………………her wealth, she refused to
live in big cities.
Although – Since – Unfortunately – Despite
8. Shelly practiced well for the driving
test; ……………..she passed it easily.
9. Mr. Phillips is talkative………………………his
wife is shy and reserved.
Despite -- because of —whereas – due to -- that’s why
10. Many countries still can’t reduce
unemployment……………….. making big effort.
11. Many people in the village don’t know
how to write or read. ……………………., a local organization has set up a literacy
program for them.
12. The computer is an amazing means of
entertainment………………………its efficiency at work.
in addition to – nevertheless – since- therefore- in spite
of – furthermore
13. ………………………… his parents’ care and
encouragement, Soufien has received a good education.
14. Sue worked hard ………………………… get a good
mark in the final exam.
15. ………………………… the geography test was
easy, many students didn’t get a good mark.
so as to -
despite - although - therefore - thanks
to - because
16. Jane was often
absent from work; …………………………, her director dismissed her.
17. I’ll try to find
some time to see you this afternoon ………………………… I have so many things to do.
18. Thousands of
people are driven out of their homes ………………………… civil wars in many parts of the
world.
whereas - due to -
as a result - despite - though - so as to
19. Ali had to stay
in hospital ………………………… his serious illness.
20. We set up this
association ………………………… help illiterate women learn how to read and write.
in order to - however
- because of - although - therefore
21. kids can use
computers to learn, play games or surf the Net. They can ………………… ......use them to communicate with the outside world.
22. Many Moroccan
families have returned to Morocco from Libya ………………………… the conflict there.
in
addition to - in spite of - because of
- although - also
23. Football fans
often follow their teams to foreign countries ……………………… to support them.
24. Air pollution is
mainly ………………………… smoke from cars and factories.
As a result - due to -
however - despite - so as to
25. Jelloul speaks
three foreign languages ………………………… he has never been to school.
26. The doctor says
that Amal’s sleeping problems are ………………………… the long hours she spends online.
Besides - despite -
that’s why - although - due to
B. JOIN THE FOLLOWING PAIRS OF WORDS WITH THE GIVEN WORDS.
1- Many
people learn computer skills. They want to get better jobs. (so as to)
-…………………………………………………………………………………….
2- Taoufik
had family problems. He couldn’t concentrate on his work. (because of)
-……………………………………………………………………………………..
3- Amine
is a fan of Real Madrid. His two brothers like FC Barcelona. (whereas)
-……………………………………………………………………………………..
4- Najib
and his friends collected money. They wanted to plant trees in their school. (in order to)
- ………………………………………………………………………………….
5- The
children were exhausted after the trip. They went to bed immediately. (That’s why)
- …………………………………………………………………………………..
6- Rachid’s
communication skills have improved. His coach helped him a lot. (thanks to)
-……………………………………………………………………………………..
7- The local authorities opened new schools. They
wanted to serve their community better. (
so as to)
-. .................................................................................................................................
8- The
government invests a lot of money on tourism. Not many tourists visit our town. (however)
- …………………………………………………………………………………..
9- Tom
and his wife needed more money. They decided to work over time. (because)
-……………………………………………………………………………………..
10- Many people
still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the environment. (although)
- …………………………………………………………………………………...
11-Some killed workers emigrate. They aren’t satisfied with low salaries
in their home countries. (therefore)
- …………………………………………………………………………………..
12- We rarely play music
at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbors. (so as not )
- …………………………………………………………………………………..
13- Hamid did a
great job. He was not offered a better position. (though)
- …………………………………………………………………………………..
14- Souad didn’t
come to the show. She was sick. (because of)
- …………………………………………………………………………………..
15- We were unable
to get financial support. We had to abandon the project. (Therefore).
16. Many people learn computer skills. They want to get
better jobs. (so as to)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
17. Taoufik had family problems. He couldn’t concentrate on his
work. (because of)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
18. Amine is a fan of Real Madrid. His two brothers like FC
Barcelona. (whereas)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
19. Najib and his friends collected money. They wanted to plant
trees in their school. (in order to)
………………………………………………………………………………….
20. The children were exhausted after the trip. They went to bed
immediately. (That’s why)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
21. Rachid’s communication skills have improved. His coach helped
him a lot. (thanks to)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
22. The local authorities opened new schools. They wanted to serve
their community better.(so as to)
.................................................................................................................................
23. The government invests a lot of money on tourism. Not many
tourists visit our town.(however)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
24. Tom and his wife needed more money. They decided to work over
time. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
25. Many people still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the
environment.(although)
…………………………………………………………………………………...
26. Some killed
workers emigrate. They aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home
countries. (therefore)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
27. We rarely play
music at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbors. (so as not )
…………………………………………………………………………………..
28. Hamid did a
great job. He was not offered a better position. (though)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
29. Souad didn’t
come to the show. She was sick. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
30. We were unable
to get financial support. We had to abandon the project. (Therefore)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
31. Anass was
waiting for his teacher. He wanted to get his mark. (so as to )
………………………………………………………………………………………………
32. Jamila didn’t
attend the meeting. Her son was ill. (due to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
33. Smoking is very
bad. It should be forbidden in public places. (therefore)
………………………………………………………………………………………
34. Jamal spent all
afternoon chatting. He didn’t have time to do his homework. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
35. My friends
decided to go on an excursion to the atlas Mountain. They might face
difficulties. (despite)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
36. Mr. Ferguson’s
car broke down on the way. He was late for work. (because)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
37. She went to work
yesterday. She was not feeling well. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
38. My brother came
home early. He wanted to watch the football match (so as to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
39. Jawad read the
instructions carefully. He wasn’t able to install the printer. (Although)
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
40. Hind got the
first prize. She made great efforts. (thanks
to )
………………………………………………………………………………………….
41. New measures
have been taken to reduce unemployment. Many people are still jobless. (despite)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
42. Many students
are dropping out of school. The school conditions have improved a lot. (although)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
43. The Browns went
to a famous restaurant. They wanted to celebrate their wedding anniversary. (in order to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
44. Malaysia exports
high technology. It invests in tourism as well. (in addition to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
45. Randa went to
work this morning. The doctor advised her to stay in bed. (although)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
46. I like studying
alone. My sister prefers working with a group. (whereas)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
47. Great efforts
were made by the municipality. Our city has become cleaner. (thanks
to)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
48. There is an
economic crisis in the country. House prices are still high. (despite)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
49. My grandmother
has taken illiteracy classes. She can read and write. (thanks to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
50. The students
planted many trees. They cleansed all the classrooms, too. (not only…. but
also)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
51. Our local
association is very active. Our neighbourhood is clean and safe. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
52. Kenza works hard
at the office. She always finds some time to help her son with his homework. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
53. Taoufik joined
his friends on Facebook. He wanted to share his new photos with them. (in
order to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
C. REWRITE THE SAENTENCES BEGINNING WITH THE WORDS GIVEN.
1. Mr.
Parker was poor; however, he managed to educate his kids well.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………
2. The
Smiths didn’t their daughter to university as they couldn’t pay for her studies.
Because …………………………………………………………………………