Linking words worksheet - Exercises (vivquarry.com)
Write the sentence again, using the word in brackets. The meaning must stay exactly the same.
1. She is a very good English speaker. You would think it was her native language.
___________________________________________________________________ (so)
2. There were so many people in the room that we couldn't move.
___________________________________________________________________ (such)
3. We missed the film because there was such a lot of traffic.
___________________________________________________________________ (so)
4. I can't wear this coat in winter, It's not warm enough.
___________________________________________________________________ (too)
5. When he speaks English, I can't understand what he says.
___________________________________________________________________ (enough)
6. We lost the match although we we the better team.
___________________________________________________________________ (despite)
7. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn't feel hungry.
___________________________________________________________________ (even though)
8. Despite her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village.
___________________________________________________________________ (although)
9. The football match is still going on.
___________________________________________________________________ (yet)
10. Has Jane got divorced yet?
___________________________________________________________________ (still)
11. Jack used to have long hair and a beard.
___________________________________________________________________ (no longer)
12. I was feeling tired.
___________________________________________________________________ (any longer)
13. I wish I could speak English as well as you do.
___________________________________________________________________ (like)
14. Both in January and in February, the price of basic foods rose.
___________________________________________________________________ (as)
15. He had hoped to do better in the examination.
___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)
16. John is younger than he looks.
___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)
17. Tom is 16 years old, and so is Fred.
___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)
18. He used to be a doctor.
___________________________________________________________________ (as)
19. You're not reading that newspaper. Can I read it?
___________________________________________________________________ (as)
20. He was sitting on the beach when the sun rose.
___________________________________________________________________ (as)
21. You can go to the party if you don't come home very late.
___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)
22. When he arrives, we'll go.
___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)
23. They think that he is the best person for the job.
___________________________________________________________________ (as)