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3 – Connectives – MCQs Worksheet
Connectives
Connectives are words or phrases that link sentences (or clauses) together. Connectives can
be conjunctions, prepositions or adverbs.
Connectives include transitional words or phrases like therefore, however, in addition, on the
other hand, for example. Connectives can be conjunctions, prepositions or adverbs.
Write down a connective to join the clauses given below. Then identify the type of connective
used in each sentence. Choose from the categories provided:
1. The weather was extremely hot; __________, we decided to stay indoors.
a) Therefore
b) Furthermore
c) On the contrary
d) However
2. Sarah didn't study for the exam; __________, she didn't perform well.
a) For example
b) Consequently
c) Nevertheless
d) In conclusion
3. Talal loves playing basketball; __________, he practices every day.
a) Because
b) Likewise
c) Although
d) Furthermore
4. __________, my favorite subject is science, I enjoy literature too.
a) On the contrary
b) In conclusion
c) Similarly
d) In particular
5. The car broke down; __________, it was quite old.
a) So
b) On the other hand
c) Due to the fact that
d) Lastly
6. She spoke very softly; __________, everyone in the room could hear her.
a) Hence
b) Nevertheless
c) In conclusion
d) For instance
7. The traffic was heavy; __________, we arrived late.
a) Meanwhile
b) Consequently
c) On the contrary
d) Ultimately
8. We went to the park __________ the weather was nice.
a) On the other hand
b) In particular
c) Because
d) Since
9. __________ I don't enjoy team sports, I prefer individual activities.
a) In conclusion
b) Furthermore
c) However
d) Moreover
10. I didn’t want to go to the party; __________, my friends convinced me to join them.
a) Likewise
b) Conversely
c) For instance
d) Nevertheless