Complete the sentence using the words in bold. Use two to five words

Join the sentences then identify the function of the linking words in brackets.

a. Claire is reliable. She is conscientious too (in addition)

… In addition to being reliable, Claire is also conscientious(positive addition)

b. There have been severe snowstorms all over Britain. Scotland was the worst hit (specifically).

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c. Peter can’t afford a holiday this year. Dick can’t either (neither…nor)

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d. Many famous people supported the cause. Princess Diana and Michael Jackson did, for example (such as)

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e. My nephew likes to wear a watch. He can’t tell the time though.(even though)………………………….................................

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f. The film was good. The ending was a bit of disappointment, though. (except for)……………………….............

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g. The firefighter rushed into the blazing building. He didn’t think of the danger. (regardless of)................................................

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h. Colin’s mother is French. He can’t speak a word of the language, though. (and yet) ………………...............................

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i. The elderly woman walked very slowly and hesitantly. She was probably in great paint. (as if) …………………………………………………………………..............

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g. I would like to make an appointment with the bank manager. It’s about my application for a loan. (concerning)…………………………………………….......................

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h. I suppose I can tell you. You mustn’t tell anyone else. (providing)

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i. I always have a lot of chocolate before I go to bed. It helps me to sleep. (in order to) ……………………………………………………………………………

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j. Yesterday I found a wallet. It contained over a hundred pounds. (which)..............................................................................

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k. I really enjoy surfing. It’s difficult. (although) ………………………………….........................................................

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1 I haven’t worn my blue dress for a long time.

since ….. It’s a long time since I last worn my blue dress …………………………............................................................

2 There was a queue at the supermarket so I was late home.

due ….. I arrived home late………………………………..there was a queue at the supermarket.

3 James has decided to buy a motorbike; we can’t stop him.

prevent …..We can’t ……………………………………………. a motorbike.

4 She studied biology because she wanted to be a nurse.

view …..She studied biology …………………………………. a nurse.

5 He was hard-working but couldn’t find a job.

though ….Hard-working ………………………………………not find a job.

6 She left all her money in the bank because she was afraid of being burgled.

fear …She left all her money in the bank………………burgled.

7 I cashed a cheque I might need more money.

case …I cashed a cheque ……………………………………… money.

8 Take some sandwiches. There may be not a cafe at the station.

in …Take some sandwiches…………………………………a cafe at the station.

9 My little brother is very different from me.

like …My little brother is …………………………………….me.

10 He was the only one who didn’t enjoy the film.

except …Everyone …………………………………………..him.

11 Always drive carefully if you don’t want to have an accident.

avoid …Always drive carefully………………………………an accident.

12 He won’t agree to modernizing the office, not even to hiring more staff.

alone …He won’t agree …………………………………………. more staff.

13 Whatever you say, I’ll never marry him.

what ….I will never marry him………………………………you say.

14 You can come with me but only if you promise to behave yourself.

provided …You can ……………………………………………….

15 Once everybody had arrived, the teacher began the lesson.

had …The teacher waited ……………………………………………………..she started the lesson.

16 I used to work in that shop.

wher e…That’s the shop…………………………………………..

17 She was so worried that she couldn’t concentrate on her work.

too …She was ……………………………………………………..

18 I didn’t tell him what I thought because I didn’t want to upset him.

so …I didn’t tell him…………………………………………………………………….

19 It was such a loud bang that we all jumped.

so …It was ………………………………………………………..

20 The music was too loud; I got a headache.

such …It was ………………………………………………………

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