2nd Quiz Caleb Linkers of contrast and Modals

Name of student:
Class:

Circle the correct answers, a, b, or c!

1. Although … the nightclub, I don’t want to go there again.
a. I liking b. liking c. I liked
2. I decided to travel by train, … it was more expensive than the bus.
a. despite b. even though c. however
3. It’s boiling today. It … be 35°C at least.
a. might b. must c. can’t
4. … knowing a lot about computers, she couldn’t solve the problem.
a. despite b. however c. although
5. She didn’t go to my party. She … likes me very much.
a. can’t b. must c. might

In each sentence there is a mistake with the linker or the modal verb of deduction.
Underline the mistakes and write the correct sentence.
6. Despite of playing well, they lost. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. I don’t believe you. That can’t to be true. ………………………………………………………………………………
8. I’ve been working all day. Although I don’t feel tired. ……………………………………………………………
9. I passed the exam, despite I didn’t study for it. …………………………………………………………………….
10. She must be his wife. He’s not married. ……………………………………………………………………………….

Combine the two ideas. Use the linker at the end. There may be more than one possible
answer!
11. The sun’s shining. It’s really cold outside. (however)
……………………………………………………………………………………
12. He’s got an expensive camera. He hardly ever uses it. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. Butet doesn’t like reggae music. She went to the concert. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
14. Brad Pitt could understand me. My accent was very low. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. I don’t feel very hungry. I ate two pieces of cake. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Complete the sentence with must, can’t or might!

16. They’re speaking French, and I think they are from Madrid. They … be from New Delhi.
17. She … know. It’s our secret!
18. I’m not sure what it is. It … be some kind of monkey.
19. Every student fails the exam. It … be very easy.
20. The monkey is puking the bananas. It … like them!