LINKING WORDS

Gap- fill exercise: although, in spite of

1 ___________________________ my warnings, he went to Colombia.

2 __________________________ she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

3 __________________________ being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

4 They visited Madrid _______________________ they didn't have time to visit El Prado.

5 ______________________ it was raining, we decided to go anyway.

6 She decided to go abroad for a year __________________ loving her boyfriend very much.

7 He went on holiday to Thailand __________________________ the expensive airfare.

8 __________________________ it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.

9 The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people _____________he was always kind to animals.

10 Socrates never had much money _______________being very famous in his own day.

Write the sentence again, using the word in brackets.

1. There were so many people in the room that we couldn't move.
___________________________________________________________________ (such)
2. We missed the film because there was such a lot of traffic.
___________________________________________________________________ (so)
3. We lost the match although we we the better team.
___________________________________________________________________ (despite)
4. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn't feel hungry.
___________________________________________________________________ (even though)
5. Despite her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village.
___________________________________________________________________ (although)

Join the sentences

1. She wasn't very rich. She gave money to the beggar. (although)
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2. He left early. He wanted to arrive on time. (so that)
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3. You can go out tonight. You must tell us where you are going. (provided)
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4. I don't early a big salary. But if I did, I wouldn't buy a car. (even if)
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5. Take a sandwich. There might be no restaurant. (in case)
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6. There was a lot of noise. He managed to sleep. (despite)
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7. Sue likes Opera. Joe prefers jazz. (They have different tastes.) (whereas)
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8. The weather was bad. They enjoyed the trip. (even though)
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9. He had the 'flu. He went to work. (in spite of)
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10. You have to put the alarm on. If not, it won't work. (unless)
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Underline the appropriate verb phrase and put the verbs into the correct tense
1. I’m not leaving until / by the time I ………………………………….. (finish) this job.
2. He promised to phone while / the moment he ………………………. (arrive) in Orlando.
3. He had tidied the room as soon as / by the time his mother ………………… (get) home.
4. We’II have a party when / while the exams ………………………………. (be) over.
5. You can go home whenever / before you …………………………………. (want) to.
6. They were talking as soon as / while we …………………………….. (watch) the film.
7. Tom came home just as / till June …………………………………… (leave).
8. We went to sleep after / until we ……………………………………….. (eat) our meal.
9. By the time / Until I ……………………………………………………. (arrive) home, George had
already left.
10. Tell Jane I’II call her by the time / as soon as I ………………………………… (have) some news.

Underline the correct word

It was on Sunday and I was on duty. I had my walkie-talkie with me for / so that I could contact my
partner.I noticed that the door of number 14 Lime Avenue was open. I approached the house quietly
In order to / so that investigate. I entered cautiously no to / so as not to alert the burgler. He had a large
sack to /for carry the stolen goods. I caught him by surprise and arrested him. I took him to the station
to / for questioning. He admited everything.

Underline the correct item

1. Because / Due to the traffic, I arrived at the office late.
2. There was so / suchfew people around, the streets were almost deserted.
3. The road is closed as a result / because there has been an accident.
4. The hotel was fully booked. Therefore / Because we stayed at the guest house.
5. For /Since I don’t know the Becks very well, I’ve decided not to go to their party.

Fill in: what (a,an), how, so or such

1. ……………………….. an old man he is!
2. He’s …………………… tired!
3. ………………………… good idea!
4. ………………………… gracefully she dances!
5. This is …………………….. terrible news!
6. ………………………… sad he looks!
7. ………………………… wonderful view!
8. It’s ……………………... a long journey!
9. ………………………… heavy rain!
10. He dresses …………………….. smartly!