Linking Words Exercises and Answers 2

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INSTRUCTIONS

Using one of the linking words below, fill in the blanks.

Answers to these questions can be found at the end of the exercise

Practice Exercise Set A

1. She not only aced her exams but ________, she received a scholarship for her outstanding academic performance.
2. She had studied diligently for the exam. _______, she felt confident that she would perform well.
3. _______, the research findings indicated a strong correlation between regular exercise and improved mental health.
4. Just as he excelled academically, his sister performed exceptionally well in sports. _______, they both achieved success in their respective fields.
5. I have three books to read for my literature class, and the _____ one is the longest of them all.
6. I enjoy outdoor activities _______ hiking, biking, and camping in summer.
7. _______, the meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM in the conference room on the fifth floor.
8. _______ it was raining heavily, so they decided to hike in the mountains.
9. She had been practising the piano for hours every day, so when she played the difficult piece flawlessly, it was _______ the result of her hard work and dedication.

Practice Exercise Set A Answers

1. She not only aced her exams but moreover, she received a scholarship for her outstanding academic performance.
2. She had studied diligently for the exam. Therefore, she felt confident that she would perform well.
3. In summary, the research findings indicated a strong correlation between regular exercise and improved mental health.
4. Just as he excelled academically, his sister performed exceptionally well in sports. In the same way, they both achieved success in their respective fields.
5. I have three books to read for my literature class, and the third one is the longest of them all.
6. I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and camping in summer.
7. To clarify, the meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM in the conference room on the fifth floor.
8. Although it was raining heavily, they decided to hike in the mountains.
9. She had been practising the piano for hours every day, so when she played the difficult piece flawlessly, it was obviously the result of her hard work and dedication.

Practice Exercise Set B

INSTRUCTIONS

Using one of the linking words below, fill in the blanks.

Answers to these questions can be found at the end of the exercise

1. She felt tired after a long day at work, ______ she decided to go for a run to clear her mind and boost her energy.
2. The team completed the project ahead of schedule and _______, managed to keep it under budget, marking a significant achievement.
3. _______, the team’s performance this season has been outstanding, and they are now in contention for the championship.
4. The experiment yielded inconclusive results. ______ further research is necessary to draw definitive conclusions.
5. She had been saving money for years, ____ enabling her to purchase her dream home.
6. She excels in both mathematics and science _____ demonstrating her aptitude for analytical subjects.
7. I finished my work early, _____ I went for a walk in the park to enjoy the beautiful weather.
8. She enjoys outdoor activities _____ hiking and camping, like her brother does.
9. _____ how the new software works I gave her a detailed demonstration of its features and functionalities.

Practice Exercise Set B Answers

1. She felt tired after a long day at work, though she decided to go for a run to clear her mind and boost her energy.
2. The team completed the project ahead of schedule and, furthermore, managed to keep it under budget, marking a significant achievement.
3. Overall, the team’s performance this season has been outstanding, and they are now in contention for the championship.
4. The experiment yielded inconclusive results. Clearly, further research is necessary to draw definitive conclusions.
5. She had been saving money for years, thus enabling her to purchase her dream home.
6. She excels in both mathematics and science, equally demonstrating her aptitude for analytical subjects.
7. I finished my work early, then I went for a walk in the park to enjoy the beautiful weather.
8. She enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and camping, like her brother does.
9. To explain how the new software works I gave her a detailed demonstration of its features and functionalities.

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