Check your knowledge on the linkers for the advanced level of English.
1
I've been waiting an eternity for this moment. ... I can hold you in my arms, Clementine.
2
A friend of mine got a job on a ranch near Buenos Aires. ..., he found the life very hard, but it didn't take him long to find his feet.
3
The food's in the oven and dinner will be ready in an hour. ... let's go and do some gardening.
4
It's luxurious, it's not too expensive, and the food's out of this world. ... there's the Italian barman: my friends think he's the real reason I always go there.
5
I don't want to have a drink with you, because it's too early in the day and also I don't like you very much. ..., I'm not thirsty.
6
Janet is a first-class nurse. ..., her standards of hygiene at home leave something to be desired.
7
..., there are many reasons why Tolstoy is so highly considered as a novelist, despite any reservations one may have about his private live.
9
Sorry, I haven't got any change. ... , I don't really think you should be eating more ice cream.
10
The prices of some holidays have fallen on average ... last year.
11
The high winds uprroted many trees, ... damaging buildings.
12
... , the second film in the "Space Wars" series is more exciting than the first, but overall it is less entertaining.
13
... the water shortage, Southern Water has introduced a ban on garden hosepipes.
14
Look over your notes and think about likely questions. But ... , make sure you have a realistic revision timetable, and stick to it.
15
I enjoyed Johnny's last film, but I'm not so keen on ... .
16
Accident investigators were unable to recover the aircraft's black box data recorder. ... the exact cause of the crash remains unknown.
17
Sails use the power of the wind to produce forward motion. ... , windmills use it to produce a circular movement.
18
The Millennium Bridge was opened on 10 June 2000. ... technical problems, it was forced to close for repairs, and did not open again until February 2002.
19
There has been trouble at previous matches between the two sides; ... the need for extra policing this time.
20
The match was cancelled ... bad weather.
21
... the position you applied for has now been filled, we shall keep your details on file for future reference.
22
Not only does working from home increase productivity but it ... cuts the cost of overheads.
23
Despite numerous reminders from our department, the bill outstanding has ... not been paid.
24
... fire, break glass to sound the alarm.
25
... his latest novel not only published but also a success, Matthew was feeling pretty pleased with himself.
26
... you submit your dissertation before the deadline, it will be accepted.
27
It may seem as if Sean is telling the truth but ... he is only bluffing.
28
It is probably true to say that, ... mankind had progressed gradually over thousands of years, the 20th century was a time of momentous and unprecedented technological change.
29
There's no business ... show business.
30
The party has been cancelled, but I wasn't going to go ...
31
... , have you given any more thought to my proposal?
32
He's a very good worker. ... , we're going to have let him go.
33
You made a few spelling errors, but ... it was a perfectly good composition.
34
... , it's a really good school, but I'd rather it wasn't so exam orientated.
35
I realise it was an accident; ... it was rather careless of her.
36
Remember I told you I might be going on a business trip? ... , it's been cancelled.
37
You'd think she'd have replaced it. ... , it was her fault.
38
We'll be back in a week ...
39
... , the store isn't going to press charges against them.
40
Then, when we got there, we couldn't find our tickets. ... , we missed the performance altogether.
41
No, I hadn't forgotten it was our anniversary. ... , I thought you had.
42
... , I should like to thank the committee for inviting me here today.
43
I knocked on the door ... to frighten him.
44
He welcomed me as if I were a member of his family.
45
I pretended that I had understood in order not to look foolish.
|
Crear