This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Linking Words For Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Linking Words For Writing Quiz 1 (25 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) However. B) But also. C) Therefore. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) Furthermore. B) In addition. C) However. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 6. ..... Peter woke up late, he missed his first class on Monday. A) When. B) Despite. C) Before. D) As. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As. 7. Choose the correct linking word to complete the sentence:'She studied hard for the exam ..... , she passed with flying colors.' A) However. B) Therefore. C) Meanwhile. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 8. What does 'because' explain in a sentence? A) 'Because' is used to provide a reason for something. B) 'Because' is used to introduce a contrast in ideas. C) 'Because' is used to ask a question. D) 'Because' is used to express a condition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) '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) Instead of. B) In spite of. C) Yet. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Instead of. 11. I've covered the main events of the year ..... , our team is now one of the best in the world. A) To sum up. B) In addition. C) Despite. D) That's why. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) Although. B) However. C) On the contrary. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 15. The couple had a terrible row ..... theycalled the wedding off. A) As a result. B) Owing to. C) Thanks. D) So as not to. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a result. 16. Which linking word best completes the sentence? 'She was tired, ..... she decided to go to bed early.' A) So. B) But. C) Because. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 17. Errol is a good cook; ..... , his wife can only boil eggs. A) For example. B) Therefore. C) In contrast. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In contrast. 18. How does 'besides' differ from 'moreover'? A) 'Besides' is a synonym for 'also'; 'moreover' is a casual term. B) 'Besides' is used for contrast; 'moreover' is used for examples. C) 'Besides' is used in questions; 'moreover' is used in formal writing. D) 'Besides' adds information; 'moreover' strengthens an argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) '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 Show Effect. C) To Add More Effects. D) To Conclude. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To Show Cause. 25. Despite is a linking word that conveys ..... A) Addition. B) Contrast. C) Emphasis. D) Order. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Contrast. 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