Linking Words Exercise – 1 Complete the following sentence using an appropriate connecting word. Your Email 1. He went to work (as if/ whenever /though/ despite) being ill.2. Jake couldn’t sleep (when/ although/ nevertheless /yet ) he was very tired.3. Brian is good at maths (in case/because/whereas/ in spite of ) his sister is good at science.4. She talks (although /in case/ as if/ however) she knows everything.5. It was very late. (nevertheless/as a result/while/though) the guests didn’t leave.6. Lisa went shopping (as if/ when/but/ while ) she didn’t buy anything.7. They managed to make a meal ( although/incase /despite /yet) there wasn’t much food in the fridge.8. (However/Inspite of/As soon as/Although) he fell asleep the phone rang.9. You can keep those CDs ( still/when/as long as//however) you like.10. I’ll write to you ( as soon as/ wherever /despite /while) I have the results.11. They bought him a gift (during /when/since /while ) it was his birthday.12. (In spite of/Although/While) the heavy snow we managed to get back to the office.13. The man fell off the ladder. , (Incase/However/As a result)Just, he wasn’t hurt.14. I took some paper and a pen (therefore/if so/despite/ so that) I could make some notes Time’s up1 2 3 4 5 Intermediate level Basic level