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 (36 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How does mastering connectors contribute to achieving higher scores in language proficiency exams like IELTS and TOEFL? A) It improves vocabulary by adding complex words. B) It ensures clarity and cohesion in writing and speaking. C) It allows more creativity in sentence structure. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It improves vocabulary by adding complex words. 2. My brother is very shy and quiet at school ..... he is very talkative and noisy at home. A) After. B) Or. C) But. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 3. Writing online can be excellent experience for many jobs ..... writing for a newspaper. A) As. B) Like. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Like. 4. What is the meaning of CHECK OUT in Spanish? A) Llegar al hotel. B) Dejar el hotel. C) Quedarse en el hotel. D) Ir al hotel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dejar el hotel. 5. Let us not be complacent with ourselves ..... we may lose out in the final round. A) Moreover. B) Otherwise. C) Likewise. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Otherwise. 6. Complete the sentence with a linking word:'She was tired, ..... she finished her homework.' A) But. B) Although. C) So. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 7. He never listens to me! ..... , we have to talk about the new fiscal year. A) So. B) Because. C) Instead. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nevertheless. 8. Prices were reduced by 20% ..... , sales increased. A) Because. B) Due to. C) However. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As a result. 9. The weather is still quite warm ..... it is already November. I hope it will not stay warm in December ..... A) For example ; either. B) Although ; as well. C) Since ; too. D) When ; also. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although ; as well. 10. '' Max likes candy ..... he went to the candy store. "Complete each sentence with a correct linking word. A) But. B) Or. C) So. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 11. WE USE AND TO EXPRESS: A) A CONSEQUENCE. B) A RESULT. C) TO ADD INFORMATION. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) TO ADD INFORMATION. 12. In what context would you use 'what's more'? A) To conclude a statement. B) To introduce an additional point or emphasize information. C) To provide a definition. D) To ask a question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce an additional point or emphasize information. 13. Maria wasn't feeling so well ..... , she went to school. A) Therefore. B) Although. C) Nevertheless. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nevertheless. 14. Costa Rica is full of natural beauties, ..... there is violence around. A) In fact. B) Because. C) However. D) For instance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 15. Which linking word is used to conclude a statement: "In conclusion, the experiment was a success." A) Success. B) In conclusion. C) Was. D) Experiment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In conclusion. 16. NOT POSSIBLEIt will probably be shallower, and ..... more dangerous, and followed by scores of aftershocks. A) Thus. B) As a result. C) Therefore. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Despite. 17. I could not go to the concert ..... it was raining A) In spite of. B) Because. C) Nevertheless. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 18. Which linking phrase/word shows effect? A) Due to. B) However. C) So. D) In spite of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 19. The UDHR lists 30 articles recognizing, ..... the principle of nondiscrimination, and the right to life and liberty. A) Moreover. B) So that. C) For instance. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For instance. 20. Which category does the linking word 'since' belong to? A) To Show Effect. B) To Show Cause. C) To Conclude. D) To Add More Effects. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To Show Cause. 21. Select the correct linking word to add information: "She likes reading novels; ..... , she enjoys writing short stories." A) However. B) Although. C) Therefore. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Furthermore. 22. ..... she was cold, she went for a long walk. A) Despite. B) Although. C) However. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 23. What is the purpose of using 'furthermore' in a sentence? A) To add information or support to a previous statement. B) To conclude a statement. C) To introduce a contrasting idea. D) To summarize previous points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To add information or support to a previous statement. 24. What is the function of the connector?I read the morning newspaper for a while. Afterwards, I took a shower and went to work. A) Explanation. B) Reason. C) Time. D) Addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Time. 25. This housing project will bring so many jobs to the local community ..... , the quality of life will also improve. A) Yet. B) Therefore. C) Despite. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 26. What does 'while' indicate in a sentence? A) It shows that two things are happening at the same time. B) It introduces a conditional statement. C) It indicates a contrast between two ideas. D) It signifies a conclusion or result. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It shows that two things are happening at the same time. 27. What is de functie van 'indeed'? A) Uitbreiding/opsomming. B) Tegenstelling. C) Tijd/volgorde. D) Reden/oorzaak. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Uitbreiding/opsomming. 28. Which category does the linking word 'moreover' belong to? A) To Add More Effects. B) To Show Effect. C) To Show Cause. D) To Conclude. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To Add More Effects. 29. Which category does the linking phrase 'a final effect is' belong to? A) To Show Effect. B) To Conclude. C) To Add More Effects. D) To Show Cause. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To Add More Effects. 30. What is a good suggestion for conciseness in writing? A) Replace single words with long phrases. B) Use more linking words. C) Add as many phrases as possible. D) Replace long phrases with single words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Replace long phrases with single words. 31. The quality of being strong ..... A) Dining. B) Smootly. C) Strength. D) Currently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strength. 32. You haven't paid the rent yet. ..... , you owe me money. A) So. B) And. C) In addition. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition. 33. Which linking word indicates a result? A) Although. B) Therefore. C) Whereas. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 34. David likes eating a lot of fruits, ..... pear, bananas, peach and others. A) In spite of. B) For example. C) However. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example. 35. ..... I've been having more work to do, I do it happily. A) But. B) Although. C) However. D) First. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 36. Which connector would best link the following clauses: "I wanted to go for a walk, ..... it started raining heavily" ? A) But. B) So. C) Therefore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. ← PreviousRelated 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 7Coherence Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books