Fill in the blank

Connectors —
Choose the Right Link.

This is a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Click on each blank and choose the correct answer from the dropdown. Read the punctuation carefully: it tells you whether the sentence needs a connector inside one sentence or one that starts a new sentence.

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Question 1

The museum was closed for repairs. _____, the garden behind it stayed open all week.

Options: However, Although, Because

Question 2

The lift was out of order; _____, the staff carried the boxes upstairs.

Options: because, however, while

Question 3

When the delivery _____ tomorrow, I will sign for it.

Options: will arrive, arrived, arrives

Question 4

While I _____ away next week, my neighbour will feed the cat.

Options: am, will be, was

Question 5

The bakery could not bake any bread _____ its only oven was broken.

Options: so, because, however

Question 6

The path was covered in ice, _____ we had to walk on the grass instead.

Options: because, however, so

Question 7

_____ the ticket office was busy, we reached the platform in time.

Options: Although, So, However

Question 8

Nadia cycled to the market _____ the rain was heavy.

Options: however, although, so

Question 9

_____ the concert finally started, the hall went completely quiet.

Options: However, So, When

Question 10

_____ the bread was baking, Yuki wiped the counters.

Options: While, So, However

Question 11

_____ the batteries were flat, the torch did not work.

Options: So, Because, However

Question 12

I like quiet mornings. _____, my brother prefers noisy evenings.

Options: While, Because, However

Question 13

Because the road was closed, _____ took the long way home.

Options: we, so we, and so we

Question 14

Although the film was long, _____ enjoyed every minute.

Options: but we, we, however we

Practice Connectors - Choose the Right Link with this interactive fill-in-the-blank exercise of 14 questions. Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence, then submit to check your answers and get detailed feedback on every choice.

Practicing grammar in real sentences — rather than memorising rules in isolation — is one of the most effective ways to make a structure stick. You can retry as many times as you like to build accuracy and confidence using Connectors - Choose the Right Link in everyday English.

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