Linking Words and Phrases Quiz
Preview:
You should water your plants ______ they will grow.
A. so
B. before
C. but
D. because
Mr. Fairfield ran out the door at the end of the day. He was running very fast.
A. Mr. Fairfield fastly ran out the door at the end of the day.
B. Mr. Fairfield quickly ran out the door at the end of the day.
We have been to the restaurant with the sea view __________ seen the most beautiful sunset ever ______________ having our early dinner.
A. and ; while
B. such as ; while
C. because ; and
D. as well as ; and
“I dislike when my mom cooks past with cheese _____mushrooms, _______ I love when she cooks shrimps _____ fried chicken.”
Choose the correct linking words to complete the paragraph.
A. because, so, and
B. or, and, or
C. and, but, or
I was watching Netflix, ________ I didn’t do my homework.
A. because
B. but
C. so
_________ I went to bed, I locked the doors.
A. Before
B. After
C. But
D. And
Which word is not a linking word?
A. and
B. or
C. but
D. an
I thought the party was going to be informal, …………
I wore jeans.
A. since
B. so
C. in order to
D. so as not to
The grilled fish tastes better ____________ it’s still hot. You should try the seafood fried rice _____________ while you’re at it!
A. when ; too
B. as ; as well
C. since ; also
D. because ; as well as
We’re making a cake _______ it’s my best friend’s birthday.
A. because
B. and
…………………., there are many disadvantages to using iPad in schools. Firstly, they have bad effects on children.
A. Moreover
B. However
C. Furthermore
She is really an excellent student. She can speak … Italian … Turkish.
A. Neither … nor
B. Both … and
C. Either … or
I choose to visit Santorini _____________ it has great scenery.
A. like
B. since
C. such as
D. because
This restaurant is really good. _______________, it’s not very expensive.
A. In addition
B. However
C. In fact
D. In spite of
They were whispering………….. to wake her up
A. so as
B. so as not
C. not so
D. so as not to
Complete the sentence:
My favorite subject is English ________ it is very interesting and important to speak it nowadays.
A. because
B. so
C. but
Firstly, bananas are delicious. ____, they are healthy food.
A. Next
B. However
C. For example
D. So
We can have spaghetti __________ lasagna for dinner. You can’t choose both.
A. or
B. and
C. because
D. so
What is the best way to combine these two sentences?
Mrs. Talmo has two cats. Mrs. Talmo’s two cats are named Lilly and Lacy.
A. Mrs. Talmo has two cats therefore their names are Lilly and Lacy.
B. Mrs. Talmo has two cats and their names are Lilly and Lacy.
C. Mrs. Talmo has two cats but their names are Lilly and Lacy.
D. Mrs. Talmo has two cats when their names are Lilly and Lacy.
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.
Trains are convenient. …………., you don’t have to take any food or beverages with you.
A. Moreover
B. For example,
C. However
Linking words connect words and phrases in a sentence.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
… you need my help, come and see me.
A. Unless
B. If
C. However
D. Although
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