CAE English in Use   (Exit)

Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze (Linking Words)

Complete each of the following sentences by choosing either A, B, C or D.

1 Some types of illness can be cured by drugs .......... others can be treated by alternative medicine.
A where
B whereas
C when
D as

2 You can post that letter for me .......... you're going past the post office.
A since
B yet
C whereas
D though

3 You can have an appointment with the manager .......... she is quite busy this afternoon.
A even
B yet
C while
D although

4 Even .......... they played badly they still won quite easily.
A though
B so
C as
D if

5 He was delighted when his daughter got married. .......... the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little bit sad to be losing her.
A On
B At
C In
D For

6 The applicant looks suitably qualified for the job. What's .......... he's fluent in two foreign languages.
A additional
B greater
C extra
D more

7 She's decided not to work overseas after all. In any .........., she doesn't like cold weather.
A case
B situation
C matter
D condition

8 The doctor made a mistake with the medicine she prescribed. .........., she was never questioned about this error.
A Since
B Despite
C Nevertheless
D Although

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