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Writing 3 - Exercises Linkers

The document provides 20 exercises with sentences containing blanks to be filled in with the appropriate linking word. The linking words provided as options for each blank are: because, since, so as, so that, while, during, in order, in order to, despite, due to, as a result of, although, as, for, to, where, wherever, unless, only if, in case, whenever, until, once. The exercises focus on choosing the correct linking word to complete sentences describing reasons, results, time, place and conditions.

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Writing 3 - Exercises Linkers

The document provides 20 exercises with sentences containing blanks to be filled in with the appropriate linking word. The linking words provided as options for each blank are: because, since, so as, so that, while, during, in order, in order to, despite, due to, as a result of, although, as, for, to, where, wherever, unless, only if, in case, whenever, until, once. The exercises focus on choosing the correct linking word to complete sentences describing reasons, results, time, place and conditions.

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EXERCISES – LINKERS

1.- I phoned ______ I need to speak to you

a) due to b) because c) So as d) So that

2- ______ it's his birthday on Monday, he's having a party.

a) while b) During c) since d) because of

3- We're leaving now, ______ we can arrive early.

a) in order to b) because c) so that d) because of

4- We stayed at home _______ the rain.

a) due to b) despite c) because d) as

5.- She went on a diet ______ lose weight.

a) therefore b) because c) so that d) in order to

6.- _______ the pilots' strike, all flights have been cancelled.

a) because b) as a result of c) as d) although

7.- _______ the bus was late, I missed the meeting.

a) how b) as c) because of d) although

8.- I'm going to travel by bus _______ save costs.

a) for b) because c) to d) so that

9.- _________ understand how the human body works, you need to know about chemistry.

a) while b) in order to c) as d) in spite of

10.- She started to use email _______ she could send messages more quickly.

a) to b) in order to c) so that d) while

11.- I will go to the concert, but ________ you go as well.

a) only if b) unless c) only

12.- I brought along a sandwich, ________ I get hungry.

a) therefore b) in case c) only if

13- ________ she calls me, I feel very happy.


a) Therefore b) So that c) Whenever

14.- Take this photo, ________ you can remember me.

a) while b) so that c) although

15.-I will not talk to him ________ he apologizes for what he did.

a) until b) while c) because

16.- I'll find you, ________ you are.

a) where b) wherever c) therefore

17.- She spoke ________ she knew what she was talking about, but she didn't.

a) until b) although c) as if

18.- ________ the police arrived, we had to end the party.

a) Until b) Once c) Although

19.- I couldn't figure out ________ he said what he said.

a) why b) once c) because

20.- I bought you a birthday card ________ I like you.

a) while b) because c) why

Use a suitable linker in each sentence

a) ..... you open my locker I will tell the teacher.

b) I always clean my teeth ..... I eat breakfast It's stupid to clean them before you eat!

c) I always do my homework ..... I get home.

d) Please wait outside ..... I tell you to come in.

e) I got a bad grade in my math test ..... I didn't study enough

f) I have not seen my grandmother ..... I came to Germany.

g) I will not help you ..... you give me some money.

h) We had a picnic yesterday ..... it was raining.

i) My mother cooked dinner ..... I was doing my homework.

j) I have brought my umbrella with me ..... it rains.

k) He goes jogging before breakfast every morning, ..... he is very fit.


Complete the sentences with the following linkers

so that as long as while until as if

You can come to the meeting ______ you don't say anything.

I'm not leaving ______ I get an apology from you.

I came her ______ you could give me an explanation.

Bob is very tall ______ Bill is very short.

You look ______ you've seen a ghost.

I refuse to pay anything ______ you do the work properly.

I'm going shopping for food this evening ______ I don't have to go at the weekend.

You look ______ you haven't eaten for a week.

I came early ______ I could talk to you privately.

______ I don't think she's perfect for the job, she's certainly better qualified than Steve.

I don't mind if you go out for lunch ______ you're back for the meeting at two.

Are you OK? You look ______ you have a problem.

______ the job is very interesting; it's also very badly paid.

We'll go to the mountains on Saturday ______ it doesn't rain.

The winters here are very cold ______ the summers are very hot.

You can write the report when you want ______ it's ready by the end of the month.

It looks ______ the government has got a lot of problems.

I want Mary to be in charge ______ I get back from holiday.

______ I don't approve of what you did, I'm not going to punish you for it.

I'm learning English ______ I can get a better job.

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