LINKING WORDS (PART 2) PART 2: UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ENGLISH GRAMMAR EXERCISES WITH ANSWERS ITEMS FOR B1&B2

 

ENGLISH GRAMMAR EXERCISES WITH ANSWERS ITEMS FOR B1&B2 PART 2: UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL LINKING WORDS (PART 2)

 

886 … the weather forecasts the city was hit by huge snowstorm. a) Therefore b) Despite c) Because 887 Fierce hurricane has destroyed dozens of buildings in the town. … my family has to find another place to live. a) So as b) As c) As a result 888 We decided to stay at home, … the bad weather. a) because of b) therefore c) so 889 We made a decision to apply to the court … to get a refund from the online store. a) in spite b) however c) in order 890 … Joanna was going to find a new job, she decided to learn French to get a higher position. a) Firstly b) Since c) Moreover 891 Our manager announced that … those employees who came late for work would have their salary deducted accordingly. a) likewise b) henceforth c) notwithstanding 892 These two vases look rather similar, … they are the same shape and color. a) inasmuch as b) as soon as c) likewise 893 … that the opposition was strong, the ruling party managed to win the elections again. a) likewise b) henceforth c) notwithstanding 894 Miners went on strike … bad working conditions. a) despite b) furthermore c) on account of 895 Vets tried hard to save my cat. She died, … . a) though b) since c) besides 896 Animal rights groups have influenced cosmetic companies greatly. … many brands have stopped testing products on animals. a) However b) In contrast c) Consequently 897 Jogging gives you strength and health. …, it makes you energetic and peppy. a) Moreover b) Besides c) In contrast 898 Teachers should be friendly and loyal … . a) thus b) as well c) despite 899 A lot of Europeans would like to visit Japan. …, such a travel is very expensive. a) However b) Thus c) Despite 900 … of going to the park, we went to the museum. a) Thus b) Despite c) Instead

ANSWER KEY

886	B
887	C
888	A
889	C
890	B
891	B
892	A
893	C
894	C
895	A
896	C
897	A
898	B
899	A
900	C