Grammar

Level C2

Part 1 - Linking Words

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For questions 1-10, choose the correct answer.

1

Linking Words

The committee rejected the proposal, .......... it had been endorsed by several external consultants.

 so that

 since

 whereas

 nevertheless

2

Linking Words

.......... the data are preliminary, the trend is too consistent to ignore.

 Even if

 Even though

 Therefore

 Insofar as

3

Linking Words

The CEO refused to comment; .........., the legal team issued a carefully worded statement.

 otherwise

 instead

 moreover

 as long as

4

Linking Words

The experiment was repeated three times .......... rule out measurement error.

 despite

 so as to

 in case

 whereby

5

Linking Words

The report is persuasive .......... it relies on verifiable sources rather than anecdote.

 in that

 as if

 unless

 even so

6

Linking Words

The policy is sound in principle; .........., its implementation has been chaotic.

 likewise

 however

 hence

 thereby

7

Linking Words

You can submit the application online, .......... you can mail a hard copy to the admissions office.

 alternatively

 consequently

 whereas

 provided that

8

Linking Words

The witness’s account was internally consistent; .........., it conflicted with the CCTV footage.

 nonetheless

 as a result

 therefore

 in addition

9

Linking Words

The negotiations will proceed .......... both parties agree to the confidentiality clause.

 provided that

 so that

 whereas

 in spite of

10

Linking Words

The new protocol reduces processing time; .........., it improves auditability by generating a complete log.

 otherwise

 yet

 furthermore

 even though

What to do

This part consists of a number of assessments, each of which has only one valid answer.

Select the best answer according to what you read.

There's only a correct answer which you will have to select by clicking on it.

Don't spend time in an assessment you don't know. Wasting time on this activity might cost you points later in the exam because you won’t have enough time to do other tasks well. Get used to being quick!

Don't spend time in an assessment you don't know. Wasting time on this activity might cost you points later in the exam because you won’t have enough time to do other tasks well. Get used to being quick!

Although these grammar tests are not part of the official Cambridge exams, they are still important as they touch on language elements that you'll come across in all parts of the official exams, such as Reading and Use of English.

Strategy

  1. Read the assessment so you understand what it is about.
  2. Pay attention to the topic on the top-right corner of each assessment.
  3. Check the words before and after each gap and look for grammatical collocations.
  4. Remember that you select a choice by clicking on it.

Instructions

For questions 1-10, choose the correct answer.

Exercise Details

Author

James Ford

@james-ford

User Prompt

"Create a grammar exercise focusing on 'Linking Words'"

Tone: Standard
Level: C2

Created on:

Feb 28, 2026

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