Connecting Words

Which word or phrase CANNOT complete the sentence?

The match was cancelled ____ the rain.

• because

• due to

• because of

Which word completes the sentence?

Some scientists believe that global temperatures are increasing and ___ ice is melting at the poles.

• because

• due to

• consequently

Which phrase completes the sentence?

In spite of ____, the team won the match.

• their experience

• they were experienced

• their inexperience

Which sentence is NOT correct?

• In spite of she prepared for her interview, she didn’t get the job.

• Although she prepared for her interview, she didn’t get the job.

• Despite preparing for her interview, she didn’t get the job.

Which word CANNOT be used to start a sentence?

• Because of

• Although

• But

Which word or phrase best completes the sentence?

He stayed up to watch the match __________ he was really tired.

• even though

• however

• in spite of

Which phrase completes the sentence?

She was late due to ___________.

• being bad traffic.

• the bad traffic.

• the traffic was bad.

Which word best completes the sentence?

He didn’t start his essay until the last minute and __________ he didn’t manage to finish it on time.

• because of

• although

• consequently

Complete the sentence.

In spite of ______ older than his sister, Luke is not as responsible as her.

• he is

• be

• being

Which one is NOT correct?

• I arrived late because the traffic was bad.

• Because we were late

• Because the traffic was bad, I arrived late.