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Answers: Linking Words

Related exercise: Quiz Exercises 4 — Linking Words

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Exercise 1
  1. TV is a source of education. Besides, it's a source of entertainment.
  2. He speaks English. In addition, he understands Spanish.
  3. She not only sings in the parties, but also she dances.
Exercise 2
  1. Although Martha is blind, she can write English poems. / Martha can write English poems although she is blind.
  2. Despite the coldness in New York, our vacation was full of fun. / Despite New York being cold, our vacation was full of fun. / Despite the fact that New York was cold, our vacation was full of fun. / Our vacation was full of fun despite the coldness in New York.
  3. Even if Helen ran fast, she lost her final race. / Helen lost her final race even if she ran fast.
Exercise 3
  1. He was tired. However, he played the match.
  2. It was raining. Nevertheless, we walked to school.
  3. He exercised regularly. Yet, he didn't lose any weight.
Exercise 4
  1. Messi has millions of fans because he is famous. / Because Messi is famous, he has millions of fans.
  2. The traffic was heavy owing to Christmas holiday. / Owing to Christmas holiday, the traffic was heavy.
  3. We had to stay home because of the storm. / Because of the storm, we had to stay home.
  4. She took up an English course. Thanks to taking an English course, she could speak English. / Thanks to the fact that she took an English course, she could speak English.

Quiz 4: Quiz on Linking Words

Exercise 1
  1. He can not only play the piano, but also he can sing / Not only can he play the piano, but he can also sing.
  2. Although she drives well, she can't pass her driving license / She can't pass her driving license although she drives well.
  3. The boxer trained hard last time. Therefore, he managed to win the final round.
  4. I had to drive slowly last night because it was raining heavily / Because it was raining heavily, I had to drive slowly last night.
  5. Tom loves to spend his summer holiday abroad, whereas his wife prefers to stay at home.
  6. Because of asthma / Because of suffering from asthma / Because of the fact that Mr. Carter suffered from asthma, he left the city.
  7. Since the boy was young and naïve, he was easily convinced to buy the product / The boy was easily convinced to buy the product since he was young and naïve.
  8. Despite his wealth / Despite being wealthy / Despite the fact that he is wealthy, he lives in a small apartment in town / He lives in a small apartment in town despite his wealth / despite being wealthy / despite the fact that he is wealthy.
  9. It was sunny and shining. However, the snow didn't melt quickly.
  10. In spite of the danger / In spite of being in danger / In spite of the fact that Mark and Sam were in danger, they didn't call for help / Mark and Sam didn't call for help in spite of the danger / in spite of being in danger / in spite of the fact that they were in danger.
Exercise 2
  1. Despite
  2. However
  3. Although
  4. whereas
  5. because of
  6. but
Exercise 3
  1. a) (result)
  2. c) (summarizing)
  3. b) (concession)
  4. e) (cause/effect)

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