LINKING WORDS

1. I enjoy watching tennis on TV ______ I prefer playing it.

 A) despite   B) because   C) although

2. _____ having a well-paid job, she never has any money.

 A) Despite   B) Because   C) Even though

      3. Sarah can play the piano _____  the guitar.

 A)   due to   B) as well as    C)also   

4. I was able to walk slowly__ the pain in my leg

      A) however  B) in spite of   C) besides

   5.  My girlfriend likes the town ____ I like the  country.

       A) however  B) whereas   C) and

   6. We drove very slowly____ the icy roads.

      A) like  B) because of   C) therefore

7. Mike borrowed the money and____ he was able to go on holiday with his friends.

 A) although  B) because of  C) as a result

8. The sea was dangerous___ we didn’t go in for a swim.

 A) as        B) so            C) since

9. He likes sports____ skiing, snowboarding and sky diving.

 A) such as   B) and           C) then

10. ______ the ancient Egyptians, these Indians preserved the bodies of their dead.

 A) Like   B) Similarly   C) Although

11. you have to get the passport____ a visa.

 A) also  B) as well as    C) in addition

12. The plane arrived late____ the storm.

 A) due to   B) because  C) like

13. She said she didn’t want to move out.___, she may change her mind       

 A) Moreover  B) on the other hand  C) However

14.  There are different number systems.____Computers use the binary system.

 A) besides  B) for instance   C) likewise

   15. The banks were closed and _______ we couldn’t get any money

 A)  as a result    B) since      C) as

16. _____ all the seats on the train were taken, we had to stand.

 A) Although           B) Since         C) So