FCE Exam Preparation | Conjunctions And Linkers Worksheet
Complete each sentence with one of the words given: unless, despite, because, because of, although, whether. The same option can be used more than once.
This grammar worksheet is helpful for students preparing for B2 First | Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE). You can learn about conjunctions here. Learn the correct use of despite and in spite of here.
1. The afternoon was still hot …………………………… all the rain that had fallen.
2. He can’t walk …………………………. his leg is broken.
3. ……………………… his broken leg, he could not play for his team.
4. I donate to animal welfare charities …………………………. I support their work.
5. She lives all alone ……………………………….. she knows that it is not safe.
6. I am taking the dog to the vet …………………………. my mother approves it or not.
7. She could not pass the test …………………………….. she had prepared well.
8. I could not understand her ………………………….. her strange accent.
9. We went for a swim ………………………….. it was cold.
10. She is struggling to make ends meet …………………………. working hard.
11. You are coming with me ………………………….. you like it or not.
12. You won’t pass the test ……………………………. you study harder.
Answers
1. The afternoon was still hot despite all the rain that had fallen. (Use despite or in spite of before a noun or an ing form.)
2. He can’t walk because his leg is broken. (Use because before a clause.)
3. Because of his broken leg, he could not play for his team. (Because of means the same as due to or owing to.)
4. I donate to animal welfare charities because I support their work.
5. She lives all alone although she knows that it is not safe.
6. I am taking the dog to the vet whether my mother approves it or not.
7. She could not pass the test although she had prepared well.
8. I could not understand her because of her strange accent.
9. We went for a swim although it was cold.
10. She is struggling to make ends meet despite working hard.
11. You are coming with me whether you like it or not.
12. You won’t pass the test unless you study harder.
