Here’s an exercise that helps you improve the use of some linking words, which are not only necessary in the writing part of the exam but also your speaking. Please let me know what you think of this type of activity and whether you’d like me to create more exercises such as this one.
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Question 1 of 12
1. Question
It is clear the quality of public services is improving. More needs to be done. (nonetheless)
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It is clear the quality of public services is improving. Nonetheless, more needs to be done.
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Use the words in brackets to connect both sentences
Question 2 of 12
2. Question
I agree with the creation of high-speed communication systems. I cannot help thinking that they will lead to more demands on workers and hence more stress. (much as)
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Much as I agree with the creation of high-speed communication systems, I cannothelp thinking that they will lead to more demands on workers and hence more stress.
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Hint
Connect both sentences using word in brackets
Question 3 of 12
3. Question
I dislike the idea of computers controlling systems like transport. They perform a vital function. (nevertheless)
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I dislike the idea of computers controlling systems like transport. Nevertheless, they perform a vital function.
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Connect both sentences using the words in brackets
Question 4 of 12
4. Question
The facilities available are endless. Inner city conditions are cramped. (while … may)
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While inner city conditions may be cramped, the facilities available are endless.
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Use the words in brackets to connect both sentences
Question 5 of 12
5. Question
Increasing the capacity of the phone network is a good solution to the problem. It is not the only one. (although … may)
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Although increasing the capacity of the network may be a good solution to the problem, it is not the only one.
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Use the words in brackets to connect both sentences
Question 6 of 12
6. Question
People tend to be pessimistic about their present circumstances. But /However, / Although I think the human race is eternally optimistic; otherwise, how would we survive?
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Question 7 of 12
7. Question
Even so,/Even if/Though the human race faces problems, there are always opportunities to use them for further development.
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Question 8 of 12
8. Question
Many people believe that the changes we see in the world are a result of natural causes. Even so,/Nonetheless,/Whereas there is compelling evidence to the contrary.
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Question 9 of 12
9. Question
Despite the fact that/In spite of that/However, there are constant public campaigns to help prevent pollution, the public continue to ignore the warnings.
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Question 10 of 12
10. Question
Immigration is frequently seen as a negative issue, yet/however,/even so, it is vital for most modern economies.
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Question 11 of 12
11. Question
Buying things on the internet is much cheaper. It also saves time (not only…. but also)
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Buying things on the internet is not only much cheaper but it also saves time.
Question 12 of 12
12. Question
Living in a big city has many advantages. There are some negative aspects too. (although)
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Although living in a big city has many advantages, there are some negative aspects too.
