1. I work hard every day. .......... , I never work at weekends. | |
a) | for example |
b) | as a result |
c) | therefore |
d) | however |
2. I don't think I'll get that job. .......... , I'm still going to apply. | |
a) | as a result |
b) | therefore |
c) | however |
d) | although |
3. He's the best boss I've ever had. .......... , he always buys everyone a present on their birthdays. | |
a) | as a result |
b) | although |
c) | therefore |
d) | for example |
4. It's difficult to think of anything nice to say about John, .......... he is at least honest. | |
a) | although |
b) | as a result |
c) | therefore |
d) | however |
5. He's really difficult to work with. .......... , he will never keep anyone informed of what he's doing. | |
a) | as a result |
b) | for example |
c) | therefore |
d) | although |
6. There is no direct train to Calais. .......... , you can get there if you change at Lille. | |
a) | however |
b) | as a result |
c) | therefore |
d) | although |
7. the company lost a lot of money last year. .......... , we are not getting a wage increase this year. | |
a) | as a result |
b) | although |
c) | therefore |
d) | however |
8. All the senior managershere are members of the same family. .......... , I'm likely to have to move if I want to get promoted. | |
a) | as a result |
b) | although |
c) | therefore |
d) | however |
9. He isn't the type of person to want to stay in the job for a ong time .......... I'm sure he's happy at present. | |
a) | however |
b) | as a result |
c) | therefore |
d) | although |
10. .......... I'm not sure what the future hols for us, I'm sure it will be good. | |
a) | although |
b) | as a result |
c) | therefore |
d) | however |
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