Quiz Four_Linkers_Time_Conjunctions_Coordinating_Pairs
Grammar Task 2: Linkers, Time Conjunctions and Coordinating Pairs
Suggested Time: 5 minutes+
Look at the words and phrases in the box and read the text below. Then complete the
text by choosing the best words and phrases from the box. Use each word or phrase
only once. Use correct spelling and capital letters.
Answer Sheet
Example:
after
although
because
because of
both
despite
either
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Aisha is tall, _____ her sister is short.
however
for example
if
in addition
in addition to
in conclusion
in contrast to
but
neither
on the other hand
similarly
such as
therefore
unless
while
Abdul Azim and his Father
Abdul Azim is a young man 19 years old and is similar to his father in many ways.
They both enjoy hobbies (1)_____ playing squash, driving off-road, and surfing the
Internet. (2)_____ hobbies, father and son share an interest in electrical engineering.
Abdul is a student. He studies electrical engineering and wants to have a career in that
field. (3)_____ , his father was an electrical engineering student when he was young,
and now designs computer systems for large and medium sized companies in the
Emirates.
Unfortunately, Abdul was sick for a long time last year. Currently his marks are low
(4)_____ he couldn’t study very much. (5)_____ he raises his marks, he might not get
a good job like his father. Abdul thinks he can succeed (6)_____ this problem. He
studies almost all the time, even(7)_____ his friends are out having fun. He wants to
be successful like his father (8)_____ he graduates.
Last updated December 28, 2009
Quiz Four_Linkers_Time_Conjunctions_Coordinating_Pairs
Answers
1. such as - squash, off-road driving and surfing the internet are examples of
their hobbies
2. In addition to - this sentences tells us another thing that the father and son are
both interested in
3. Similarly - they both studied engineering
4. because - in this sentence we have the reason why his marks are low
5. Unless - this is something that Abdul Azim must do or the result will be not
getting a good job
6. Despite - this is surprising information as he has a problem but he is going to
succeed
7. while - at the same time
8. after - this tells us when the action will take place
Last updated December 28, 2009