Linking Words

Question 1

She pretended not to see me _____ I weren't in the room.

Accepted Answer

as if

Question 2

None of us knew _____ she was smiling so happily.

Accepted Answer

the reason why

Question 3

I double-check the gas and the electricity _____ I leave the flat for a few days _____ I forget to turn them off.

Accepted Answer

before / in case

Question 4

My grandpa seems as fit as a young man _____ his old age.

Accepted Answer

in spite of

Question 5

It was so unlucky that she had an accident _____ she got her driving licence.

Accepted Answer

as soon as

Question 6

When he came back, I noticed that he had forgotten to buy some items _____ I had given him a shopping list.

Accepted Answer

even though

Question 7

_____ it is forbidden to enter the construction site, the kids are playing there.

Accepted Answer

Although

Question 8

There was _____ smoke in the small room _____ I couldn&#x27;t breathe.

Accepted Answer

so much / that

Question 9

Toys that were made for boys can be quite interesting _____ those for girls usually lack creativity.

Accepted Answer

whereas

Question 10

He is never happy _____ being rich enough to buy whatever he wants.

Accepted Answer

despite

Question 11

_____ it is spring, I take my houseplants out on the balcony _____ they can get more sunlight.

Accepted Answer

When / so that

Question 12

Timothy cannot walk properly _____ the pain in his left leg.

Accepted Answer

because of

Question 13

Some crops cannot be grown in this region _____ unpredictable weather conditions.

Accepted Answer

due to

Questions 13