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)

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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)

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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)

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34.  Jamal spent all afternoon chatting. He didn’t have time to do his homework. (because)

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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)

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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 …………………………………………………………………………