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LINKING WORDS
Choose the correct option. �
  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