Linking Words

RED

100

Do you want to watch a movie, _____ a football match?

1 because

2 or

3 but

2 OR

200

We couldn't agree on a film, _______ we went to the theatre instead.

1 since 

2 for example 

3 so

3 SO

300

I haven't seen him ___ he started working for Donald Trump.

1 since

2 because

3 until

1 SINCE

400

He can’t dance very well. _____, he agreed to take part in the dance competition.

1 Despite

2 On the contrary

3 Nevertheless

3 NEVERTHELESS

500

I’m skipping the party. I’m busy. _____, I am very tired.

1 Moreover

2 Nevertheless

3 Whereas

1 MOREOVER

600

This temple was built by the Romans, so it is _____ 2000 years old.

1 at least

2 consequently

3 however

1 AT LEAST

GREEN

100

Hank couldn't stop smiling  _____ he found out he had got the job.

1 then  

2 in case 

3 when

3 WHEN

200

__________, eat as little junk food as possible if you want to stay healthy.

1 In conclusion 

2 Afterwards 

3 Because

1 IN CONCLUSION

300

Everyone wanted to see a horror movie __________ Zoë who wanted to see a comedy.

1 apart from 

2 whereas 

3 equally

1 APART FROM

400

The King married a common girl ____ a countess or a duchess.

1 neither

2 instead of

3 because

2 INSTEAD OF

500

________ she didn't like his present, she pretended she did so as not to hurt his feelings.

1 Although 

2 All in all 

3 Likewise

1 ALTHOUGH

600

_____ being pretty, Angela is also very intelligent.

1 Due to

2 Because of

3 Besides

3 BESIDES

PINK

100

I never used to like strong tea ______ now I do.

1 as            

2 but           

3 therefore

2 BUT

200

I'm hoping to see Pat ___ Sue at the party tonight.

1 both

2 but

3 and

3 AND

300

I usually like Joanna's hairstyles. _____________, I don't like this one.

1 In addition to

2 However

3 Wherever

2 HOWEVER

400

James likes to go fishing ______ he stays at his country house.

1 while 

2 where 

3 whenever

3 WHENEVER

500

Pete had booked a hotel at a quiet resort by the sea ___________ he wanted to relax.

1 whenever 

2 because 

3 even though

2 BECAUSE

600

I can't pay for my dinner _____ you can lend me some money.

1 thus 

2 because 

3 unless

3 UNLESS

PURPLE

100

I looked around the shops ______ Alex was getting his hair cut.

1 despite 

2 while 

3 besides

2 WHILE

200

I'm saving up ________ buy a car.

1 in order to  

2 due to

3 otherwise

1 IN ORDER TO

300

All his colleagues came to the party  ______ his co-worker, who was ill.

1 except 

2 apart for 

3 for example

1 EXCEPT

400

_______, I believe we should build a new library in the town centre.

1 To sum 

2 In summary 

3 Considering

2 IN SUMMARY

500

It was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime.
________________, that wasn't to be the case, his vacation was put off.

1 Specifically 

2 Unfortunately 

3 Besides

2 UNFORTUNATELY

600

I love all green vegetables, _____ beans, and spinach.

1 in conclusion

2 for instance

3 for that reason

2 FOR INSTANCE