Answer Key
Test
Choose the correct linking words…
- The flight was cancelled [due to] bad weather conditions.
- [Since] we can't deliver the goods in time, we'll give you a special discount.
- The team was playing very well. [However] it didn't win the tournament.
- Tom didn't get the job, [although] he had very good qualifications.
- I don't agree with you that Jack is a reliable person. [On the contrary] , I'm afraid he is very unreliable.
- You should write to your sister. [Moreover] , you ought to encourage her.
- [Despite] being ill, John still wanted to come to the party.
- I would only accept the offer [because of] the salary.
- [As a result of] our department's very high performance, everybody will be offered a large bonus this year.
- I wasn't aware of the risks. [Consequently] I failed.