What to do: Choose the best linking word for each sentence. Use the example to help you. Open a hint when you need a clue, then check your answers.
Example
We couldn't find a taxi,
so we walked home.
Use so to introduce the result of something.
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1
I took my umbrella _____ the sky was very dark.
Hint
The dark sky is the reason for taking an umbrella.
2
The shop was closed, _____ we went to the supermarket instead.
Hint
Going to the supermarket was the result of finding the shop closed.
3
_____ it was cold outside, the children played in the park.
Hint
There is a surprising contrast: it was cold, but they still played outside.
4
I wanted to call Sam, _____ I didn't have his phone number.
Hint
The second idea is a problem that contrasts with the first idea.
5
We stayed at home _____ our car wouldn't start.
Hint
The car problem explains why we stayed at home.
6
Nina missed the bus, _____ she arrived late for class.
Hint
Arriving late happened as a result of missing the bus.
7
_____ he was nervous, he spoke in front of the class.
Hint
Being nervous did not stop him from speaking. Look for a contrast word.
8
I like this jacket, _____ it's too expensive for me.
Hint
The two ideas are different: you like it, but there is a problem.
9
The baby was crying _____ she was hungry.
Hint
Being hungry explains why the baby was crying.
10
There was a lot of traffic, _____ we took a different road.
Hint
Taking another road was the result of the heavy traffic.
11
_____ the restaurant was busy, the waiters were very friendly.
Hint
The restaurant was busy, but the waiters were still friendly. The ideas contrast.
12
Ben studied hard, _____ he didn't pass the test.
Hint
Passing the test was the expected result of studying hard, but it did not happen.
Remember: because gives a reason, so gives a result, and but and although show contrast.