This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Linking Words For Writing – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Linking Words For Writing Quiz 8 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. I have a Blackberry ..... , I have an iphone. A) For example. B) Firstly. C) Furthermore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 2. I visited some Emirates in the UAE, ..... Sharjah, Dubai, and Ras Alkhaimah. A) So that. B) But. C) Namely. D) Likely. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Namely. 3. I choose to visit Santorini ..... it has great scenery. A) Since. B) Such as. C) Because. D) Like. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because. 4. There are several problems to consider; ..... , there is a lack of public transport. A) So. B) In addition. C) Nevertheless. D) For instance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For instance. 5. We're late ..... you! A) Owing to. B) Because of. C) So as not to. D) In order to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because of. 6. Complete the sentence:English is difficult to me, ..... I am doing my best to learn it. A) But. B) And. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 7. Wat is functie van 'hence'? A) Gevolg/conclusie. B) Reden/oorzaak. C) Uitbreiding. D) Tijd/volgorde. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gevolg/conclusie. 8. I hate Maths and ..... Physics A) Also. B) As well as. C) Too. D) Besides. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Also. 9. Provide a sentence using 'when'. A) I will go to the park when the sun shines. B) When I finish my homework, I will watch TV. C) When it rains, I stay indoors. D) I like to read when I have free time. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I like to read when I have free time. 10. What linking word can be used to show comparison in a sentence? A) With. B) As. C) Than. D) From. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Than. 11. Which linking word best fits the sentence? 'She was tired, ..... she continued to work on her project.' A) Therefore. B) Although. C) Because. D) Unless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 12. What linking word can be used to show example in a sentence? A) Like. B) As an example. C) To illustrate. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For example. 13. I thought the party was going to be informal, ..... I wore jeans. A) So as not to. B) So. C) In order to. D) Since. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 14. The neighbours often helped each other, ..... , creating a feeling of harmony in the neighbourhood. A) As. B) Then. C) So. D) Thus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thus. 15. What is the recommended approach to reduce word count in academic writing? A) Add more examples. B) Replace phrases with single words. C) Use more linking words. D) Use more complex sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Replace phrases with single words. 16. Which category does the linking word 'therefore' belong to? A) To Conclude. B) To Add More Effects. C) To Show Cause. D) To Show Effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To Show Effect. 17. Jon is going to work in China ..... he is learning Chinese. A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 18. ..... the evidence that was presented, Shelly believed that her cousin was innocent. A) As a result. B) In spite of. C) To the south. D) With this object. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite of. 19. '' The cat yawned ..... it never fell asleep. "Complete each sentence with a correct linking word. A) And. B) But. C) So. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 20. We haven't seen Bob ..... he arrived from London. A) Since. B) When. C) Before. D) After. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since. 21. ..... or not you take my deal, I'll help her. A) So. B) Whether. C) Unless. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Whether. 22. I know that if I separate domestic waste it will be a drop in the ocean ..... , I keep on doing it. A) Otherwise. B) Even so. C) Whereas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even so. 23. ..... being blind, he walked to the station. A) Although. B) Even though. C) But. D) In spite of. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In spite of. 24. Everyone has the right to own property alone ..... in association with others. A) In spite of. B) Because. C) So that. D) As well as. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As well as. 25. Carol always does her best ..... help people A) So. B) As for. C) In order to. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In order to. 26. I like football and I ..... like swimming. A) As well. B) Too. C) Because. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Also. 27. Which of the following connectors is primarily used to show contrast between two ideas? A) And. B) However. C) So. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 28. ..... my parents give me a lot of freedom, I would prefer to have even more independence. A) Whereas. B) Although. C) On the other hand. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 29. His impolite behavior, he was punished by his mother. A) Because. B) As. C) Since. D) As a result of. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As a result of. 30. John bought the watch ..... the fact that it was expensive A) Although. B) Despite. C) Despite. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Despite. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesLinking Words For Writing Quiz 1Linking Words For Writing Quiz 2Linking Words For Writing Quiz 3Linking Words For Writing Quiz 4Linking Words For Writing Quiz 5Linking Words For Writing Quiz 6Linking Words For Writing Quiz 7Linking Words For Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books