This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Linking Words For Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Linking Words For Writing Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. My friends ..... I are a team. A) But. B) And. C) So. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 2. What is the best way to combine these two sentences?Mr. Newcott loves buffalo chicken bites. Mr. Newcott likes barbecue chicken bites. A) Mr. Newcott likes barbecue chicken bites but loves buffalo chicken bites. B) Mr. Newcott loves barbecue but hates buffalo chicken. C) Mr. Newcott likes barbecue chicken bites, on the contrary, Mr. Newcott loves buffalo chicken bites. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mr. Newcott likes barbecue chicken bites but loves buffalo chicken bites. 3. Which linking word would best fit in the following sentence? "She is not only a great singer but also an excellent dancer." A) But also. B) However. C) Therefore. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But also. 4. Which sentence below uses the words wood or would incorrectly? A) Antoine spent the day chopping would. B) Every day he would head downstairs. C) Would you hand me the basket?. D) My mother's old chair is made of wood. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antoine spent the day chopping would. 5. Not possibleSwimming alone is against the rules and, ..... , it's dangerous A) Moreover. B) Furthermore. C) However. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 6. ..... Peter woke up late, he missed his first class on Monday. A) Despite. B) As. C) Before. D) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As. 7. Choose the correct linking word to complete the sentence:'She studied hard for the exam ..... , she passed with flying colors.' A) Nevertheless. B) Meanwhile. C) Therefore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 8. What does 'because' explain in a sentence? A) 'Because' is used to introduce a contrast in ideas. B) 'Because' is used to ask a question. C) 'Because' is used to express a condition. D) 'Because' is used to provide a reason for something. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 'Because' is used to provide a reason for something. 9. I like the VW Golf ..... I like the Alpha Romero 147. A) Because. B) While. C) And. D) Too. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 10. I chose an electric car ..... one driven by petrol. A) Yet. B) In spite of. C) Instead of. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Instead of. 11. I've covered the main events of the year ..... , our team is now one of the best in the world. A) Despite. B) To sum up. C) That's why. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To sum up. 12. What is the effect of using linking words in academic writing? A) They confuse the reader. B) They reduce the need for references. C) They strengthen the quality and structure of the work. D) They make the writing informal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They strengthen the quality and structure of the work. 13. Which one is not used while contrasting? A) Never theless. B) Yet. C) For. D) On the other hand. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Never theless. 14. ..... I exercise every day; I can't see myself losing any weight. A) But. B) However. C) On the contrary. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although. 15. The couple had a terrible row ..... theycalled the wedding off. A) Thanks. B) As a result. C) So as not to. D) Owing to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 16. Which linking word best completes the sentence? 'She was tired, ..... she decided to go to bed early.' A) But. B) Although. C) So. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 17. Errol is a good cook; ..... , his wife can only boil eggs. A) In contrast. B) Although. C) Therefore. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In contrast. 18. How does 'besides' differ from 'moreover'? A) 'Besides' is used for contrast; 'moreover' is used for examples. B) 'Besides' is used in questions; 'moreover' is used in formal writing. C) 'Besides' adds information; 'moreover' strengthens an argument. D) 'Besides' is a synonym for 'also'; 'moreover' is a casual term. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'Besides' adds information; 'moreover' strengthens an argument. 19. Which word CANNOT be used to start a sentence? A) Because. B) However. C) But. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 20. What is the best way to combine these two sentences?Mr. Newcott threw the ball at Mr. Mance. Mr. Mance missed and it hit Mrs. Talmo. A) Mr. Newcott threw the ball at Mr. Mance but Mr. Mance missed and it hit Mrs. Talmo. B) Mr. Newcott threw the ball at Mr. Mance when Mr. Mance missed and it hit Mrs. Talmo. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mr. Newcott threw the ball at Mr. Mance but Mr. Mance missed and it hit Mrs. Talmo. 21. '' It was cold ..... I shut the window." Complete each sentence with a correct linking word. A) Nor. B) And. C) So. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 22. The documents will be scrutinized by the police ..... they will be sent back to the relevant authority. A) After all. B) Then. C) Nevertheless. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Then. 23. There are more people on Earth ..... there is more consumerism. A) That is why. B) Due to. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That is why. 24. Which category does the linking word 'due to' belong to? A) To Show Cause. B) To Conclude. C) To Show Effect. D) To Add More Effects. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To Show Cause. 25. Despite is a linking word that conveys ..... A) Order. B) Addition. C) Emphasis. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Contrast. 26. Taking care of the environment is an essential part of our lives ..... , many people don't seem to be worried. A) However. B) Therefore. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 27. I am a vegetarian ..... I don't eat meat. A) So. B) Else. C) Till. D) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 28. I went home early ..... I wasn't feeling well that day. A) Because of. B) Furthermore. C) Although. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 29. She is poor, ..... she is kind. A) But. B) So. C) For. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 30. Which word or phrase CANNOT complete the sentence? A) Due to. B) Owing to. C) Because of. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 31. There are more food supplies nowadays ..... agricultural production methods have improved. A) Because. B) Because of. C) As a result,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 32. Mr. Fairfield ran out the door at the end of the day. He was running very fast. A) Mr. Fairfield fastly ran out the door at the end of the day. B) Mr. Fairfield quickly ran out the door at the end of the day. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mr. Fairfield quickly ran out the door at the end of the day. 33. '' Is it better to stay home ..... go out? "Complete each sentence with a correct linking word. A) Because. B) And. C) Or. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 34. Complete the sentence with the correct linking word.I am very sick, I have a headache, ..... I have a stomachache. A) In conclusion. B) Moreover. C) Following. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moreover. 35. I finished the homework. It, ..... , wasn't easy ..... A) Although. B) However. C) Despite. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 36. Synonym of at the moment ..... A) Smootly. B) Strength. C) Dining. D) Currently. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Currently. 37. The grilled fish tastes better ..... it's still hot. You should try the seafood fried rice ..... while you're at it! A) When ; too. B) Since ; also. C) Because ; as well as. D) As ; as well. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When ; too. 38. The dog will bark without fail every time the ice-cream man passes by ..... it will start howling. A) To illustrate. B) Later that night. C) In a nutshell. D) After sometime. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) After sometime. 39. Which linking word can be used to introduce an example? A) Therefore. B) For instance. C) But. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For instance. 40. Wat is de functie van ' to undermine'? A) Tegenspreken. B) Duidelijk maken. C) Illustreren. D) Ondersteunen. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tegenspreken. 41. I turned off the air conditioning ..... I was cold. A) But. B) And. C) Therefore. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For. 42. What role does 'in brief' play in summarizing information? A) It emphasizes the importance of every detail. B) It signals a concise summary of essential information. C) It serves as a transition to a lengthy explanation. D) It indicates a detailed analysis of the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It signals a concise summary of essential information. 43. I hate Math and ..... Physics. A) Also. B) As well as. C) Too. D) As well. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As well as. 44. Everyone has the right to life, liberty ..... security of person. A) And. B) For. C) Besides. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 45. His good performance in English, he made many mistakes when speaking. A) Despite. B) Though. C) Even though. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 46. It's the only way. It'll be terribly difficult ..... A) As a result. B) Although. C) Though. D) Hence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Though. 47. Linking words confuse writing making relationships unclear. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 48. Wat is de functie van ' as if'? A) Vergelijking. B) Opsomming. C) Voorbeelden. D) Tegenstelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vergelijking. 49. Unfortunately your letter arrived after the final date for application ..... we can not consider you for the post. A) Consequently. B) As a result. C) This is because. D) For this. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 50. The library has different services; ..... , you can photocopy material, get a tour of the library or obtain assistance in sourcing data. A) In contrast. B) Of course. C) Even so. D) For instance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For instance. 51. Tracy has experienced poverty and hardship before ..... he has sympathetic heart towards the poor and the needy A) Otherwise. B) Other than that. C) Despite. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Therefore. 52. She is friendly ..... , her sister is unfriendly. A) Moreover. B) In addition. C) By contrast. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By contrast. 53. Read the following sentence and choose its purpose:To sum up, stress can hurt health and performance. A) Asking a question. B) Introducing a topic. C) Giving an example. D) Summarizing or concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Summarizing or concluding. 54. The IT people are coming next week to ..... the school computer system. A) Update. B) Produce. C) Arrange. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Update. 55. Use 'however' in a sentence. A) The movie was long; however, it was very interesting. B) He was tired; however, he decided to go to the party. C) I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started raining. D) She loves to read; however, she doesn't have much time. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The movie was long; however, it was very interesting. 56. Which linking word is used to add information? A) Despite. B) However. C) Furthermore. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 57. ..... the company gets more profit, the workers do not get a pay rise A) However. B) Even though. C) If. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even though. 58. Identify the linking word that gives an opinion: "In my opinion, the movie was too long." A) Opinion. B) In my opinion. C) Movie. D) Long. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In my opinion. 59. Wat is de functie van ' even so'? A) Voorwaarde. B) Uitbreiding/opsomming. C) Tegenstelling. D) Reden/oorzaak. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tegenstelling. 60. The retailer has been making losses ..... he intends to wind up his business. A) Therefore. B) As usual. C) Likewise. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 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