linking words exercise

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4,5

How to use them - mock test

Practice makes perfect

This mock test will show how much you know. Moreover, it will show you which kinds of questions to expect on the test.

She felt cold _____
she was wearing a winter coat.

1. because
2. and
3. so
4. although

_____ her qualifications she wasn't the right person for the job

1. However
2. In spite of
3. Since
4. Although

They worked overtime _______
finish the project.

1. in order to
2. instead of
3. due to
4. accept for

The game was cancelled _____
the bad weather

1. in addition to
2. because of
3. so that
4. despite

I phoned home ______
my parents wouldn't worry.

What else can we do ______
going for a cup of coffee?

______ starring in a few films, she is also the lead singer if a band.

She did well in the test, _____
Tom didn’t

Do you think you can cooperate on this project? For instance, by working with Tim and Jonas?
For instance =

I am going to the palace by myself even ___ I have been there before.

Quentin knows much about computers. As a result he gets asked many questions about computer problems. As a result =

I know you are against binging, but Wednesday is so good that I couldn't stop watching.
but =

They have seen the semi-finals as well as the finals.
as well as =

I think I cleaned my room. My mum still thinks it's a mess.
still =

I can choose the correct linking word in a sentence

0100

I know how to put which linking words in sentences without spelling mistakes.

-1100

I know the Dutch translation of linking words.

-2100

Write down what you need to improve your scores if they are < 100%