Самостоятельная работа по теме «Слова-связки»

Test

Linking words

1 variant

1. Fill in with an appropriate word.

1. I can still remember that day, even …it was a long time ago.

2. What you said was true. …, it was a little unkind.

3. … it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday

4. … the traffic, we arrived on time.

5. The actress was very polite … answered all the questions the journalists asked her.

6. Bill’s mother got angry with him … he dirtied his boots in the mud.

7. They wanted to see their favourite cartoon on TV .. they didn’t go out with their friends.

8. …the fact that he is wealthy, he lives in a small apartment in town.

9. He is poor. …, he wears smart clothes.

10. Teamwork is required … achieve these aims.

11. Life in England is hectic,… in Morocco is quite peaceful.

12. … eating less, Mark is gaining more weight.

13. She was very nervous. …, she gave a good presentation.

14. Peter usually gets up early … always stays in bed late on Sundays

15. Their conflict arose … misunderstanding.

1. Match the items in the columns.

Test

Linking words

2 variant

1. Fill in with an appropriate word.

2.Mark and Sam didn’t call for help … the danger.

3.This method has been accepted. …, it may not be the best one.

4.I would like to have a faster internet connection … I can upload more photos.

5.The ice melted quickly … the high temperature in the room.

6..He dived to the bottom of the sea … found a big treasure.

7.Children often misbehave … get attention.

8..I couldn’t sleep … being very tired.

9.She finished doing the housework earlier … her husband

helped her.

10.My father is Spanish. …, I have never been to Spain.

11…. his father is a vice-president, he spends his holidays in the countryside.

12….the fact that it was cold in New York, our vacation was full of fun.

13.Steve couldn’t focus on his studying … he decide to take a break.

14.They won the election … they offered no positive program.

15.The restaurant was crowded. …, they managed to find a table.

2. Match the items in the columns.

She was sick and didn’t study for a month.

the thief escaped.

People couldn’t reach the mountain

each child could have one.

In spite of /Although the bad road conditions,

she realized that she needed some new ones.

He bought six bars of chocolate in order that/ in order to

However/Though, she got a good mark for the test

However/ Despite being tied up,

he played until the end of the match.

Although/Despite he injured his leg,

there were no accidents.

Whereas/When she packed her clothes for the trip,

because/ because of the snow.