Fill in the gaps below with the correct linking words. This is useful practice for your IELTS writing task 2 essay. Using linking words requires you to be careful with the grammar structure of your sentences – this lesson will review your ability to do that.
Questions
Choose the correct letter to complete each sentence. It is possible to have more than one letter for an answer.
- ……………. the government building more homes in city centres, there is still a lack of housing.
- Answers: A) Although B) Despite C) So
- ………….. the government is increasing the amount of money spent on dealing with environmental pollution, individuals must still play their part.
- Answers: A) But B) Although C) Despite
- People should eat a balanced diet …………….. avoid serious health problems.
- Answers: A) due to B) so C) in order to
- …………… there are children who may not find it easy to live abroad, for others it can be an experience that helps them mature and become more independent.
- Answers: A) While B) In spite of C) Even so
- ………………….. more and more people moving to the city to find jobs, housing has become a serious problem in city centers.
- Answers A) Consequently B) As a result C) As a result of D) Owing to
Answers
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Liz
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C
1.B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
1 B
2 B
3 C
4 A
5 C
1 B
2 B
3 C
4 A
5 C
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2.B
3.C
4.A
5.C
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
A
C
C
A
D
1.B
2.B
3.C
4.A
5.C
1-b
2-b
3-c
4-a
5-d
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. D
1. A
2.B
3.A
4.A
5.A
1.A
2.C
3.C
4.A
5.D
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
B
B
C
A
C/D
1.A
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.C
1.B
2.B
3.C
4.A
5.C
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. A
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