| LINKING EXPRESSIONS Exercise 1. Choose the right alternative. 1. In spite / Despite the noise we managed to sleep. 2. Even so / Even though the plane took off late, we still reached our destination on time. 3. We moved quietly around the flat, so as not to / in order to wake the baby. 4. He had a terrible cold. Even so / Even though , he insisted on going swimming. 5. He looked at me as if / as although I were crazy. 6. Even if / Even though I became a millionaire, I would carry on working. 7. Egypt was so /such an interesting country that we plan to go back next year. 8. Since / Therefore it was getting dark she decided to take a taxi home. Exercise 2. Choose the right alternative. 1. We arrived late because of / due the traffic. 2. It was a lovely day. However / Although , we had to stay indoors and paint the living room. 3. Though / Even they were going on holiday for just a week she took two suitcases. 4. They found him guilty however / despite the fact there was very little evidence. 5. He would rather spend his money on CDs as / than on clothes. 6. The exam was really tough. He managed, despite / nevertheless , to come top of the class. 7. I'll go to the party as long / provided you go too. 8. I went to the party. It wasn't much fun, although / though. ANSWERS at the bottom of the page. More grammar exercises |
| Ex 1. 1) despite 2) even though 3) so as not to 4) even so 5) as if 6) even if 7) such 8) since Ex 2. 1) because of 2) however 3) though 4) despite the fact 5) than 6) nevertheless 7) provided 8) though |