Bridging the gaps a 15 question linguistic expedition

1. The weather was terrible, ____ we decided to stay home.

A. so

B. because

C. although

2. She studied hard, ____ she passed the exam.

A. consequently

B. however

C. despite

3. He was tired, ____ he continued working.

A. nevertheless

B. therefore

C. because

4. Which sentence uses a conjunction to show addition correctly?

A. He likes swimming, and he enjoys hiking.

B. He likes swimming, but he enjoys hiking.

C. He likes swimming, or he enjoys hiking.

D. He likes swimming, so he enjoys hiking.

5. The film was long, ____ it was very entertaining.

A. however

B. moreover

C. in addition

6. She is intelligent, ____ she is also very kind.

A. furthermore

B. otherwise

C. instead

7. Which sentence correctly uses 'although' to show contrast?

A. Although it rained, we went for a walk.

B. It rained, although we went for a walk.

C. Although it rained, so we went for a walk.

D. Although it rained, but we went for a walk.

8. He didn't study, ____ he failed the test.

A. therefore

B. because

C. in spite of

9. The book was expensive, ____ I bought it.

A. despite

B. because

C. since

10. It was raining heavily, ____ we decided to cancel the picnic.

A. consequently

B. however

C. although

11. Which sentence uses 'in addition' correctly?

A. He is kind, in addition he is generous.

B. He is kind, in addition to he is generous.

C. He is kind, in addition and he is generous.

D. He is kind, in addition, but he is generous.

12. The traffic was bad, ____ we arrived late.

A. so

B. but

C. because

13. The food was delicious, ____ the service was excellent.

A. and

B. but

C. although

14. She worked very hard, ____ she didn't get promoted.

A. however

B. therefore

C. because

15. Which sentence uses a linking word to show a contrast correctly?

A. He is rich, or he is happy.

B. He is rich, so he is happy.

C. He is rich, but he is unhappy.

D. He is rich, and he is unhappy.

Bridging the gaps a 15 question linguistic expedition

You can do this test before using the book to help you choose what to
study. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C, for each question. When
you have finished, check your answers by clicking "Check Answers"
button. The key tells you which units are most important for you.

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Bridging the gaps a 15 question linguistic expedition

You can do this test before using the book to help you choose what to study. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C, for each question. When you have finished, check your answers by clicking "Check Answers" button. The key tells you which units are most important for you.

Topics:

You can do this test before using the book to help you choose what to
study. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C, for each question. When
you have finished, check your answers by clicking "Check Answers"
button. The key tells you which units are most important for you.