This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Linking Words – Quiz 53 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Linking Words Quiz 53 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. I'd like to order a hamburger ..... a chocolate milkshake, please. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. E) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 2. ..... I was shy and didn't ask any questions ..... I become more confident. A) At first, Then. B) Until, At the moment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At first, Then. 3. I cannot swim ..... I can ski. I can't swim ..... I can ski. A) But. B) So. C) And. D) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 4. My brother wants to play football ..... he injured his leg yesterday. A) Such as. B) Even. C) For instance. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even. 5. 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) Time. B) Explanation. C) Addition. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Time. 6. The students revised for their Biology exams ..... , they wrote their History essay yesterday morning. A) However. B) Besides. C) Although. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Besides. 7. ..... she is young, she is very independent. A) Although. B) However. C) Therefore. D) Not only that. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 8. My father is 42 years old ..... my mother is 42 years old too. A) Or. B) And. C) Because. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 9. It is a small house and requires a lot of repairs ..... , it is a long way from the center. A) Nonetheless. B) Moreover. C) In spite of. D) Fist at all. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moreover. 10. Online newspapers are now more popular than paper ones, ..... 'The Oxford Herald'. Its print circulation has fallen in recent years, while its website attracts millions of users every month. A) Such as. B) Not only. C) Also. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Such as. 11. You might need legal advice, ..... , I'll give you my lawyer's number ..... A) Because. B) However. C) Therefore. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 12. Sandra is friendly ..... tolerant. A) Because. B) But. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 13. I like cats ..... -dogs A) Or. B) But. C) So. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 14. He laughed despite himself. She took the money from her mother's purse, despite herself A) Additional comments or ideas. B) Alternatives. C) Analysing results. D) Cause / Reason. E) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Contrast. 15. ..... being the best student in class, Jack is very modest. A) Although. B) Nevertheless. C) Despite. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Despite. 16. Annie is very good at drawing ..... painting. A) Because. B) So. C) And. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 17. Exercise is something that people do for physical wellness ..... , exercise provides benefits to our mental health. A) For example. B) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition. 18. We are still using too many fossil fuels, ..... global warming is increasing. A) Therefore. B) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 19. I study hard ..... pass my exams. A) In order to. B) Therefore. C) So. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In order to. 20. AS A MATTER OF FACT IN OTHER WORDS ACTUALLY A) CONTRAST. B) CAUSE. C) EXPLAINING. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) EXPLAINING. 21. Nowadays means what in spanish A) At the moment. B) Often. C) Sometimes. D) Mainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At the moment. 22. I couldn't sleep ..... I had too much coffee. A) So. B) Although. C) And. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 23. The pupils jumped up and started getting ready to leave ..... the bell rang. A) As long as. B) As well as. C) As soon as. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As soon as. 24. He was one of the worst students in our class. After graduation he had a successful career, ..... A) Though. B) Although. C) Even though. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Though. 25. Ms. Jones can be grumpy sometimes; ..... , we should help her whenever we can. A) For instance. B) Furthermore. C) Nevertheless. D) Instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nevertheless. 26. You won't pass the exam ..... you study hard. A) Unless. B) If. C) As long as. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unless. 27. Martin wanted to see the film, ..... he fell asleep halfway through. A) And. B) Or. C) So. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 28. ..... the climate is changing, many animals are losing their habitats. A) Consequently,. B) Since. C) If. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Since. 29. The meaning of 'therefore' A) Consequently. B) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 30. I've been fortunate to find a career that I love and, ..... , I get well paid for it. A) What is more. B) On the other hand. C) In spite of this. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What is more. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesLinking Words Quiz 1Linking Words Quiz 2Linking Words Quiz 3Linking Words Quiz 4Linking Words Quiz 5Linking Words Quiz 6Linking Words Quiz 7Linking Words Quiz 8Linking Words Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books