Use of linking words in English

I. Read the sentences and underline the correct linking word/phrase:

1. I’ve never been here before as / but my friend has.

2. You can have some friends over, apart from / as long as you play quietly.

3. Afterwards / In conclusion, I think that Mark is the best person for the job.

4. I went to the bank in case / in order to get some money.

5. We took a taxi in short / because we were late.

6. This house is beautiful. In addition to / However, it is in poor condition.

7. I was tired, so / for example I went to bed early.

8. All in all / Although she felt ill, she didn’t call la doctor.

9. We laughed then / when we heard the funny story.

10. Some foods, moreover / such as chocolate, are very fattening.

11. Everyone attended the meeting whereas / apart from Steve, who was on holiday.

12. I typed the reports despite / while Joanne interviewed a client.

II. Join the sentences using the words in brackets:

1. He was hungry. He bought a sandwich. (so)

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2. Claire is very tall. She is very thin. (what is more)

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3. I was tired. I watched the late film. (despite)

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4. John did his homework. His brother tidied the kitchen. (while)

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5. Tom likes football. Stuart likes basketball. (whereas)

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6. He fell asleep. The phone rang. (as soon as)

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7. She brushed her teeth. She went to bed. (then)

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8. We went to the shops. We had lunch. (after that)

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9. I enjoy reading books. I enjoy watching TV. (as well as)

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10. Jason doesn’t like tomatoes. Paul doesn’t like tomatoes. (neither)

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