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B2 Linking Words: Gap-Fill Practice for Clear Writing

Choose linking words for contrast, cause and result. Practise with original paragraphs, check explanations and customise the exercise for your class.

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Question 1
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Introduce a clause with a subject and verb. ______ the road was wet, the match continued.

Question 2
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Context check: Although introduces the contrast clause. Complete the sentence: ______ the road was wet, the match continued.

Question 3
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Introduce a noun phrase or gerund. ______ the rain, the match continued.

Question 4
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Context check: Rain is a noun phrase, so despite fits. Complete the sentence: ______ the rain, the match continued.

Question 5
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Give the reason for a decision. We stayed inside ______ the storm was strong.

Question 6
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Context check: The strong storm is the reason. Complete the sentence: We stayed inside ______ the storm was strong.

Question 7
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Show a result in a formal sentence. The road was closed; ______, we changed the route.

Question 8
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Context check: Changing the route is the result. Complete the sentence: The road was closed; ______, we changed the route.

Question 9
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Contrast two clauses. The north is dry, ______ the south is rainy.

Question 10
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Context check: Two regional conditions are contrasted. Complete the sentence: The north is dry, ______ the south is rainy.

Question 11
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Connect a contrast after a full stop or semicolon. The forecast was poor. ______, the team left.

Question 12
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Context check: The second sentence contrasts with the forecast. Complete the sentence: The forecast was poor. ______, the team left.

Question 13
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Show the consequence of a previous fact. The bridge flooded; ______, buses used another road.

Question 14
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Context check: The road change follows the flooding. Complete the sentence: The bridge flooded; ______, buses used another road.

Question 15
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Add another supporting point. The course is short. ______, it includes practice feedback.

Question 16
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Context check: The second sentence adds information. Complete the sentence: The course is short. ______, it includes practice feedback.

Question 17
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Show a contrast despite a difficulty. The method is slow; ______, it is easy to audit.

Question 18
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Context check: Auditability contrasts with the slowness. Complete the sentence: The method is slow; ______, it is easy to audit.

Question 19
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Contrast two simultaneous descriptions. ______ the first group reads, the second group takes notes.

Question 20
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Context check: The two actions happen at the same time. Complete the sentence: ______ the first group reads, the second group takes notes.

The writing contexts distinguish contrast, cause, result and concession, including the structure after despite and although.

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