Linking Words

1. LINKING WORDS
1) Choose the correct answer:
1.1) They never made much money, _________their success.
a) although b) in spite of c) too d) furthermore e) moreover
1.2) She didn't get the job,____________ she had all the necessary qualifications.
a) even though b) also c) too d) furthermore e) moreover
1.3) I really liked your jacket! I’ll buy one of these ______________
a) although b) in spite of c) too d) also e) moreover
1.4) I’ve always wanted to go to England ________________.
a) although b) in spite of c) as well d) despite e) moreover
1.5) This computer is broken ________________
a) although b) in spite of c) as well d) despite e) moreover
1.6) You may not know it, but I __________ know how to speak Polish.
a) although b) in spite of c) too d) also e) moreover
1.7) Countries ________Sweden have a long record of welcoming refugees from all over the world.
a) even though b) in spite of c) too d) also e) such as
1.8) __________ I wasn't keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
a) though b) as well c) too d) also e) such as
1.9) I love to study English and I ______________ love to study Spanish.
a) although b) in spite of c) too d) also e) moreover
1.10) I’m ______________ a tough woman.
a) although b) in spite of c) too d) also e) moreover
1.11) He couldn't get the machine to work ........ following the instructions carefully.
a) Despite b) However c) while
1.12) Johnny Pacheco has a creative talent as a composer; ___________ he is a successful arranger.
a) instead of b) moreover c) however
1.13) ___________ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time as they
were lacking in skills and knowledge.
a) because of b) in addition to c) althoug