Conjunctions
Take an umbrella in _____ it rains.
case
She was completely _______ after receiving the bad news from her doctor.
devastated
All employees receive paid holiday and sick leave. ________, we offer a range of benefits for new parents.
In addition/Additionally/What's more/Apart from this/As well as this/In addition to this/Furthermore/Moreover
The wind _______ all night. I barely slept at all.
whistled/howled
They whispered to each other ______ that no one else could hear them.
so
He was becoming increasingly _______ as he couldn't solve the equation no matter how many times he tried.
frustrated
He won’t mind if you’re late – _______, it’s not your fault.
besides
I could hear the frogs ______ from a distance.
croaking
We decided to go to Greece _____ it was the cheapest option.
As/Since/Because
The couple were absolutely ______ after finding out that they were going to have a baby.
elated
My husband likes classical music – I, _____, like all kinds.
on the other hand/however
The cat _____ as warning to the other cats to stay away.
hissed
I'll cook dinner ________ I get home.
when/as soon as/once/after/whenever
This _______ region has had more than its fair share of wars over the centuries.
troubled
The concert has been cancelled ______ a lack of interest.
owing to/on account of/due to
Blood was ______ from his nose.
gushing/dripping
______ my sister likes horror films, I prefer a good comedy.
While/Whilst/Whereas
I stood _______ as the most enormous dog I've ever seen came bounding up to me.
petrified
A: "I thought you said the film was exciting?"
B: "________, I nearly fell asleep half way through it!"
On the contrary
The logs ______ and ______ in the fireplace.
crackled/popped