Linking words practice

Complete the following sentences with a linking word or phrase

1. I really love driving____________ on sunny day.

2. I went to the park _____________ I went to the stores
3. I bought a dog ______________ I really wanted a pet
4. I love summer ______________ I get getting on the subway in the heat
5. ________________ There are driving rules, not everyone follows them.
6. High level positions are stressful at times; ___________________ they can be
harmful to your health
7. This store is one of the best places to shop. It has hundreds of the most trendy shoes
and dresses_________________
8. Helena can prepare a few party dishes, _____________ burritos and enchiladas.
9. Sergio was very tired, ___________________
10. Australia has some beautiful parts of the country however,__________________
11. Catalina likes fruits ___________________________________
12. He was sick, ________________________
13. Keiko loves active sports_________________________________
14. _____________________________________ the weather was perfect
15. The boat turned over; ____________________________________________

Choose the right form

1. We enjoyed the meal because of / although / so that the wonderful cooking.

2. I’m going to have a dessert although / so that / in spite of being on a diet.
3. Keep an eye on the sauce because of / though / so that it doesn’t burn
4. I’m really hungry because / though / so that I had a big breakfast.
5. There was a long queue for taxis. Because / However / Also, we didn’t have to wait
very long to get one.

Write sentences using linking words. You have to write the purpose of the linking
word.

1. Purpose________________

Sentence:_____________________________________________________________________

2. Purpose________________

Sentence:_____________________________________________________________________

3. Purpose________________

Sentence: ____________________________________________________________________

4. Purpose________________

Sentence:_____________________________________________________________________

5. Purpose________________

Sentence:_____________________________________________________________________