This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Linking Words – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Linking Words Quiz 12 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. John is an early riser; ..... , his sister is a night owl. A) However. B) Likewise. C) Like. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 2. I seem to be giving the impression that I didn't enjoy my time in Norway ..... , I had a wonderful time. A) After all. B) Having said that. C) On the contrary. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On the contrary. 3. What is the meaning of 'as time went on'? A) As time passed or progressed. B) As time disappeared. C) As time reversed. D) As time stood still. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As time passed or progressed. 4. My cousin works as a doctor ..... he likes it.(Mi primo trabaja como doctor ..... le gusta) A) Because. B) And. C) But. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 5. He had to wait ..... the rain A) Because. B) Because of. C) Therefore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because of. 6. ..... the storm, the school was destroyed. A) Hence. B) Thus. C) As a result of. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result of. 7. Little Johnny didn't want to eat dinner ..... he went to bed without it. A) ; therefore. B) . As a result,. C) ; therfore,. D) . As a consequent,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) . As a result,. 8. We spent ages looking for the shop and ..... we found it. It was closed. A) While. B) By the time. C) As soon as. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By the time. 9. ..... the rain, they continued the game with so much spirit. A) Inspite of. B) Although. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inspite of. 10. ..... we have a good library, I prefer working at home. A) Although. B) In addition. C) However. D) As well as. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 11. He wants to buy a BMW ..... the fact that he doesn't have much money. A) If. B) In spite of. C) However. D) As. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite of. 12. We were late for the plane ..... the traffic. A) Because. B) Because of. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because of. 13. I almost fell asleep ..... the meeting this afternoon. It was so boring. A) While. B) During. C) Meanwhile. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) During. 14. Hamda dries her hair ..... she washes it. A) After. B) Before. C) After that. D) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After. 15. 'However' and 'although' are used for contrast. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. The house is beautiful ..... , it's not expensive. A) As a result of. B) Futhermore. C) Thus. D) Due to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Futhermore. 17. I'll text you ..... i have arrived in Toronto. A) Before. B) After. C) While. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After. 18. He plays the guitar ..... he sings very nice. A) Also. B) But. C) While. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Also. 19. Globalisation is a controversial issue ..... it has both advantages and disadvantages. A) Despite. B) Since. C) As. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As. 20. He did not study hard enough ..... , he failed his classes. A) As a result of. B) Because. C) Therefore. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 21. I was on time, ..... everyone else was late. A) So. B) But. C) For. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 22. Use the correct connector to complete the sentences:1. He always gets up early ..... he came late. A) And. B) However. C) Also. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 23. They saw lots of dolphins ..... they were out fishing. A) During. B) By. C) Until. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) While. 24. To fall out A) To have an argument and not be friends any more. B) To do everything together. C) To get on with someone really well. D) To have someone to listen to your problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To have an argument and not be friends any more. 25. We finally decided to travel by plane ..... being very scared of flying. A) Despite the fact. B) Although. C) In spite of. D) Despite that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. ← 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