Linking Words (although, however, because of…) – Test 1
B1IntermediateGrammarEnglish
This B1 grammar test checks how well you use linking words for contrast, reason, result and purpose, such as although, even though, however, despite, because of, due to, so and so that. It suits intermediate learners and teachers who want to practise the form, meaning and position of these words, including common learner mistakes.
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About this test
This B1 grammar test checks how well you use linking words for contrast, reason, result and purpose, such as although, even though, however, despite, because of, due to, so and so that. It suits intermediate learners and teachers who want to practise the form, meaning and position of these words, including common learner mistakes.
Topics covered
Contrast: although, even though, thoughHowever and whereasDespite and in spite ofReason: because, because of, due toResult: soPurpose: to, in order to, so thatCommon errors with linking words
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Notes for teachers
Use this test after teaching linkers of contrast, reason, result and purpose, or as a diagnostic before a writing unit. It targets typical B1 errors: using despite or because of before a full clause, writing 'despite of' or 'in spite the', joining two clauses with however as if it were but, and using 'so that to' or 'for + verb' for purpose. As a follow-up, ask students to rewrite sentences from Part 2 with a different linker, for example although becomes despite + noun or -ing.
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