LINKING WORDS Revision

 A. Choose the correct linking word to fill in the gap.

1. ___________ he is poor, he is happy. (Although, Whereas, Besides, Since)

2. _________ she gets a job, she won't get married.   (Except, Without, Unless, Even)

3. You'll miss the train ______ you don’t hurry up. (as, if, for, unless)

4. It is neither hot ______ cold in winter in the south of Morocco. (nor, or, but, and)

5. Do you have any good friends _________ Jamal? (also, and, besides, with)

6. March was mostly sunny. __________, April was rainy. (However, Although, Unless, Nor)

7. It must have rained ______ the ground is so wet. (but, for, before, after)

8.______I was cooking, Dad was reading a book. (so, as, while, unless)

9. I don’t know ______ I will win or not. (whether, yet, as well, so)

10. _________ happens, we'll go on with the experiment. (Wherever,  

Whatever,  However,  Whoever)  

                                                                                                                            

B. Rewrite these sentences using the words given.                                 

1 .You can come to the meeting with me. Don’t say anything. (as long as)

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2. Gallia is beautiful. She is smart as well. (not only…but also…)

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3 I meet my math teacher every time I go to the market. (whenever)

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4. The bell rang. The students rushed out of the classroom. (as soon as)

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5. Women in Britain were not allowed to vote. They started to vote in 1918. (until)

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6. We need a visa. We need money to go to Italy. (Not only …but also …)

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7. I took my umbrella. It was raining. (as)

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8. Some apples are red. Others are green. (while)

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9. The ship could not move. There was no wind. (since)

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10. Surfing is fun. It can be dangerous. (though)

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11. The first exercise was easy. This one is extremely difficult. (whereas)

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12. Mohamed bought a villa. Mohamed bought a car. (not only…but also…)

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13. Adil Studied four hours. Adil played soccer. (not only…but…as well)

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 C. Which linking word is correct?                                                         

1. Fouad did not do his homework (although/ because) he had enough time.

2. Aya did not go on a trip (even though/ because) she didn't have any money.

3. (While/During) the hike up the mountain, we saw a lot of rabbits.

4. Hajar likes Volleyball (Whereas/ Since) her sister likes Handball.

5. Paula got the job, As/ even though) she had no experience.

6. I don't drink coffee, (As/ although) it makes me nervous.

7. Mohammed left early (So as to/ Since) avoid the traffic jam.

8. (In spite of/ Even though) his injury, Hajji will play Wednesday’s match.

9. I won’t stop (when/ until) I finish the whole exercise. 

10. Rime missed the bus, (therefore/ because) she had to walk to school.

D. Fill in the gaps with  linking words from the list: As soon as – who – because –Not only - When - such...that - that – until – as well - before – why - If

1. _________ IZ of Khemisset had played well, they would have won the match.
2. Make sure you close all the windows _____________ you leave the house.
3. Don't go out _____________ you've combed your hair.
4. I think I know _____________ Manal failed the baccalaureate exam.
5. Do you think this is something _________ can be successful?

6. My friend Al Ounnass, _____________ lives in Canada, has an Algerian passport.
7. _____________ the referee showed the striker the red card, the coach went crazy.
8. Ghizlane can speak good English ____________ she spent a few years in Boston, USA.

9. _____________ the referee showed the striker the red card, the coach went crazy.

10. She's _________ a stupid woman ________ nobody likes to be with her.

11. _________ did we read the story but also summarize it.

12.  Teachers must not only teach students but motivate them _________.

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