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1. ___________ he is poor, he is happy. (Although, Whereas, Besides, Since)2. _________ she gets a job, she won't get married.   (Except, Without, Unless, Even)3. You'll miss the train ______ you don’t hurry up. (as, if, for, unless)4. It is neither hot ______ cold in winter in the south of Morocco. (nor, or, but, and)5. Do you have any good friends _________ Jamal? (also, and, besides, with)

*cause/ effect/ addition/ concession/ contrast/purpose.

A/Rewrite the following sentences with the linkers between brackets   :  a/ Her mother rebuked her. She also spanked her. [not only….but….too]……………………………………………………………b/ There was a dense fog; that’s why I couldn’t drive faster. [ as]……………………………………………………………………………..c/ Although there are many gifts in our country, society does not provide them with the necessary care. [nevertheless]…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………d/ I took two days off, since I wanted to have some rest.[in order to]……………………………………………………………………………..e/ They didn’t want to be seen. They hid behind the bushes.[so as not]……………………………………………………………………………..f/ He is a good golfer. He is a good tennis player, too. [not only.. but also]……………………………………………………………………………..g/ He was seriously injured. He refused to go to hospital. [despite]…………………………………………………………………………….h/ The previous president gave up to the coup. He didn’t want the country to get into chaos. [in order that……would/could]…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i/ The patient had suffered so much before he died.[consequently]…………………………………………………………………………j/ Humour renders people self-confident. It also helps them establish good relationships.[Moreover]…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………k/ Road conditions were extremely bad in that area. Still, there no accidents. [although]…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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B] Join the following pairs of sentences using the linkers between brackets: 1] They carried on playing tennis. It was raining heavily [even though]…………………………………………………………………………2] Although he didn’t have a jack, he managed to change the wheel. [however]…………………………………………………………………………3] She failed to pass the exam. She cheated. [despite]…………………………………………………………………………4] He abides by the law. He never gets into trouble with the police. [Since]…………………………………………………………………………5] It was a marvelous holiday. I’ll never forget it. [such………….that]…………………………………………………………………………6] Souad arrived home early. She didn’t want to miss her favourite TV programme [so as not]……………………………………………………………………………7] It was very cold. They opened all the windows. [In spite of]……………………………………………………………………………8] Because she teaches well, her students love her. [Therefore]…………………………………………………………………………9] Despite the fact that she earns a good salary, her house is not well furnished. [Although]……………………………………………………………………………10] The novel was so catching. I couldn’t help reading it more than once. [such……..that]……………………………………………………………………………11] They hurried back home. They wanted to see off their uncle before he could travel. [in order ]……………………………………………………………………………12] He may be trustworthy, but I can’t lend him such a large sum of money [ start your sentence with ‘however’] ……………………………………………………………………………C) Fill in the blanks with: [such………that/ despite/ although/ however/ so as to/ therefore/ as, because of]1] People still waste paper…………………the growing shortage of raw materials.2] It was…………………a cold day……………. I wore three sweaters.3] …………………he was on sick- leave, he went out with his wife.4] We had to take a different road…………………..the accident.5] ……………….hard he tried to appear as self-confident, he couldn’t hide the fact that he was inwardly scared. D)Fill in the blanks with; due to, therefore, despite, as, although.  1/……………….it rained yesterday, the garden still needs watering.2/ They carried on playing football………………the terrible heat.3/………………there was nobody to look after their children, they decided to postpone their travel. 4/ The referee stopped the match……………….the heavy rain.

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E)  Fill in the blanks with; so as to, since, however, as a result, owing to. 1/ ………………his carelessness, the car crashed into the tree. 2/ He took photos of all the monuments he had visited……………..have souvenirs of his holiday.3/ A lot has been done to integrate women in the work arena.  ………….., they still face marginalization.     F) Join the following pairs of sentences using ‘no matter how’ or ‘however’. The first example is already done:1] The maths problems may be very difficult. He always manages to solve themHowever difficulty the math problems may be, he always manages to solve them. OrNo matter how difficult the math problems may be, he always manages to solve them.2] It may be very, very cold. He never wears a coat.…………………………………………………………………………………….3] He may feel very exhausted. He still insists on staying up late.………………………………………………………………………………………4] My suitcase may be very heavy. The porter always manages to carry it.……………………………………………………………………………….g) choose the correct linking word to fill in the gap.

1. ___________ he is poor, he is happy. (Although, Whereas, Besides, Since)2. _________ she gets a job, she won't get married.   (Except, Without, Unless, Even)3. You'll miss the train ______ you don’t hurry up. (as, if, for, unless)4. It is neither hot ______ cold in winter in the south of Morocco. (nor, or, but, and)5. Do you have any good friends _________ Jamal? (also, and, besides, with)6. March was mostly sunny. __________, April was rainy. (However, Although, Unless, Nor)7. It must have rained ______ the ground is so wet. (but, for, before, after)8.______I was cooking, Dad was reading a book. (so, as, while, unless)9. I don’t know ______ I will win or not. (whether, yet, as well, so)10. _________ happens, we'll go on with the experiment. (Wherever,  Whatever,  However,  Whoever) 

B. Rewrite these sentences using the words given.

1 .You can come to the meeting with me. Don’t say anything. (as long as) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2. Gallia is beautiful. She is smart as well. (not only…but also…)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 I meet my math teacher every time I go to the market. (whenever)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4. The bell rang. The students rushed out of the classroom. (as soon as)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  5. Women in Britain were not allowed to vote. They started to vote in 1918. (until)

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6. We need a visa. We need money to go to Italy. (Not only …but also …)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7. I took my umbrella. It was raining. (as)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8. Some apples are red. Others are green. (while)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9. The ship could not move. There was no wind. (since)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10. Surfing is fun. It can be dangerous. (though)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11. The first exercise was easy. This one is extremely difficult. (whereas)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12. Mohamed bought a villa. Mohamed bought a car. (not only…but also…)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13. Adil Studied four hours. Adil played soccer. (not only…but…as well)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

C. Which linking word is correct?

1. Fouad did not do his homework (although/ because) he had enough time. 2. Aya did not go on a trip (even though/ because) she didn't have any money. 3. (While/During) the hike up the mountain, we saw a lot of rabbits. 4. Hajar likes Volleyball (Whereas/ Since) her sister likes Handball. 5. Paula got the job, As/ even though) she had no experience.6. I don't drink coffee, (As/ although) it makes me nervous. 7. Mohammed left early (So as to/ Since) avoid the traffic jam. 8. (In spite of/ Even though) his injury, Hajji will play Wednesday’s match. 9. I won’t stop (when/ until) I finish the whole exercise. 10. Rime missed the bus, (therefore/ because) she had to walk to school.

D. Fill in the gaps with  linking words from the list: As soon as – who – becauseNot only - When - such...that - that – until – as well - before – why – If

1. _________ IZ of Khemisset had played well, they would have won the match.2. Make sure you close all the windows _____________ you leave the house.3. Don't go out _____________ you've combed your hair.4. I think I know _____________ Manal failed the baccalaureate exam.5. Do you think this is something _________ can be successful?6. My friend Al Ounnass, _____________ lives in Canada, has an Algerian passport.7. _____________ the referee showed the striker the red card, the coach went crazy.8. Ghizlane can speak good English ____________ she spent a few years in Boston, USA.9. _____________ the referee showed the striker the red card, the coach went crazy.10. She's _________ a stupid woman ________ nobody likes to be with her.11. _________ did we read the story but also summarized it.12.  Teachers must not only teach students but motivate them _________.

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   A. Choose the correct linking word to fill in the gap.1. ___________ he is poor, he is happy. (Although, Whereas, Besides, Since)

2. ________ she gets a job, she won't get married.   (Except, Without, Unless, Even)

3. You'll miss the train ______ you don’t hurry up. (as, if, for, unless)

4. It is neither hot ______ cold in winter in the south of Morocco. (nor, or, but, and)

5. Do you have any good friends _________ Jamal? (also, and, besides, with)

6. March was mostly sunny. __________, April was rainy. (However, Although, Unless, Nor)

7. It must have rained ______ the ground is so wet. (but, for, before, after)

8.______I was cooking, Dad was reading a book. (so, as, while, unless)

9. I don’t know ______ I will win or not. (whether, yet, as well, so)

10. _________ happens, we'll go on with the experiment. (Wherever,  Whatever,  However, Whoever)

  B. Rewrite these sentences using the words given.1 .You can come to the meeting with me. Don’t say anything. (as long as)

2. Gallia is beautiful. She is smart as well. (not only…but also…)

3 I meet my math teacher every time I go to the market. (whenever)

4. The bell rang. The students rushed out of the classroom. (as soon as)

5. Women in Britain were not allowed to vote. They started to vote in 1918. (until)

6. We need a visa. We need money to go to Italy. (Not only …but also …)

7. I took my umbrella. It was raining. (as)

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8. Some apples are red. Others are green. (while)

9. The ship could not move. There was no wind. (since)

10. Surfing is fun. It can be dangerous. (though)

11. The first exercise was easy. This one is extremely difficult. (whereas)

12. Mohamed bought a villa. Mohamed bought a car. (not only…but also…)

13. Adil Studied four hours. Adil played soccer. (not only…but…as well)

  C. Which linking word is correct?  1. Fouad did not do his homework (although/ because) he had enough time. 2. Aya did not go on a trip (even though/ because) she didn't have any money. 3. (While/During) the hike up the mountain, we saw a lot of rabbits. 4. Hajar likes Volleyball (Whereas/ Since) her sister likes Handball. 5. Paula got the job, As/ even though) she had no experience. 6. I don't drink coffee, (As/ although) it makes me nervous. 7. Mohammed left early (So as to/ Since) avoid the traffic jam. 8. (In spite of/ Even though) his injury, Hajji will play Wednesday’s match. 9. I won’t stop (when/ until) I finish the whole exercise. 10. Rime missed the bus, (therefore/ because) she had to walk to school.

 

D. Fill in the gaps with linking words from the list: As soon as – who – because –Not only - When - such...that - that   – until – as well - before – why - If

 1. _________ IZ of Khemisset had played well, they would have won the match.2. Make sure you close all the windows _____________ you leave the house.3. Don't go out _____________ you've combed your hair.4. I think I know _____________ Manal failed the baccalaureate exam.5. Do you think this is something _________ can be successful?

6. My friend Al Ounnass, _____________ lives in Canada, has an Algerian passport.7. _____________ the referee showed the striker the red card, the coach went crazy.8. Ghizlane can speak good English ____________ she spent a few years in Boston, USA.

9. _____________ the referee showed the striker the red card, the coach went crazy.

10. She's _________ a stupid woman ________ nobody likes to be with her.

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11. _________ did we read the story but also summarize it.

12. Teachers must not only teach students but motivate them _________.