Answer Key

Grammar Quiz 5 – Linking Words

Test Your Linking Words.
Choose the best form of the verbs.
  1.  [Since] we can't go out tonight, we should make a nice dinner at home.
  2. He got the job  [in spite of - though] not having the required qualifications.
  3. I was late for the meeting  [due to] heavy traffic.
  4. You should visit your grandma.  [Moreover] you ought to do some cleaning for her.
  5.  [In addition to] failing the test, you haven't passed the spoken communication exam either.
  6. They were not aware of the risks.  [Consequently] they failed.
  7. No, I don't agree that your plan is better.  [On the contrary] , I think it is much worse.
  8. The book is expensive;  [however] it's worth reading.
  9. She is an excellent teacher  [as well as] being a fine musician.
  10. I don't enjoy wrestling  [since] it's really stupid.