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FCE USE OF ENGLISH - Linking words

Quiz by Els Keultjes

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  • Q1

    Studying abroad is a great opportunity. .......... the other hand, you might find yourself getting homesick.

    by 

    in

    on

    30s
  • Q2

    He did hardly any work before the exam. .........., he managed to pass.

    nevertheless

    despite

    although

    30s
  • Q3

    Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. .......... it can also be expensive.

    addition

    further

    moreover

    30s
  • Q4

    Some people have said the play is boring. .......... the contrary, I found it absolutely fascinating.

    on

    in

    at

    30s
  • Q5

    The law regarding dangerous driving has been changed. As a/an .......... , more people are going to prison.

    effect

    outcome

    result

    30s
  • Q6

    Translate the words in brackets: The company is making a number of changes. [Met andere woorden] it seems that there are going to be a number of job losses.

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    30s
  • Q7

    She bumped into her ex-boyfriend in the street, .......... all her efforts to avoid him.

    spite

    despite

    through

    30s
  • Q8

    The team played well in the first half. In .........., during the second half they completely lost control of the game.

    contrast

    context

    contrary

    30s
  • Q9

    Fill in the missing linking word:   ..... he felt quite ill he still went to work.  (hoewel)

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    30s
  • Q10

    Fill in the missing linking word: There was heavy traffic in the city today ..... of an accident. (vanwege)

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    30s
  • Q11

    Fill in the missing linking word: Candidates are not permitted to leave the room ..... they are accompanied by a member of staff. (tenzij)

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    30s
  • Q12

    Fill in the missing linking word: He came top of his group ..... starting the course late. (ondanks)

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    30s
  • Q13

    Complete the sentence using the word in bold. Use two to five words.  The meaning has to be the same as the first sentence.

    If you do the washing up I'll make the coffee.

    PROVIDED

    I'll make the coffee ..... the washing up.

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    45s
  • Q14

    Complete the sentence using the word in bold. Use two to five words.  The meaning has to be the same as the first sentence. 

    Despite all those people around, Susan managed to talk on the phone.

    ALTHOUGH

    Susan managed to talk on the phone __________________ a lot of people around.

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    45s
  • Q15

    Complete the sentence using the word in bold. Use two to five words.  The meaning has to be the same as the first sentence.

    He plays in a band and he also runs a shop.

    BESIDES

    _____________________ in a band, he also runs a shop.

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    45s

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