Linking Words

Peter wanted to join the competition _________ his mum didn't support him.

• however

• but

• because

Amy missed the train _________ he was late for work.

• as a result

• since

• and therefore

Percy sings very well. ___________, she knows to write songs.

• However

• Moreover

• For instance

____________ school suspension, all students do not need to go to school.

• Because

• Despite

• Due to

__________ get in shape, she goes to the gym for workouts every day.

• In order to

• In order that

• Because of

Everybody switched off their phones __________ the concert started.

• in spite of

• in order that

• as soon as

Gordon not only cooked the dish, but also bought the ingredients. Which one below is also correct?

• Not only did Gordon cooked the dish, but also bought the ingredients.

• Not only was Gordon cook the dish, but he also bought the ingredients.

• Not only did Gordon cook the dish, but he also bought the ingredients.

We submitted our assignments on time ____________ we could catch up with the progress.

• therefore

• in order to

• in order that

Which one sentence below is correct?

• Mr. Anderson gave orders as if he is the boss of the company.

• Mr. Anderson gave orders as though he were the boss of the company.

• Mr. Anderson gave orders as though the boss of the company.

Which one sentence below is correct?

• Despite the fact that his slow progress, the others are willing to help him.

• In spite his slow progress, the others are willing to help him.

• Despite his slow progress, the others are willing to help him.