CONTRAST linking words
1........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work. A) Even though B) Even if C) Even when
even though
1........ to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters.
A) Furthermore B) In addition C) As well as
In addition
Motorists should find an alternative route ................. an accident on the M25 outside Heathrow Airport
A) because B) so that C )due to
due to
1........ I didn't really enjoy the course, but after a while I really started to enjoy it. A )In the beginning B) At the beginning
In the beginning
Even so,/Even if/Though the human race faces problems, there are always opportunities to use them for further development.
Even if
2I'll never forget you, ........ I live to be 100.
A) even if B) even though C) even when
even if
We have decorated all the rooms in the flat ........ tidying up the garden. A) as well as B) furthermore C) in addition
as well as
I'm going to evening classes ................. improve my Spanish A) in order to B) so that C) since I
in order to
2........ of the film the main character arrives in town looking for somewhere to stay. A) In the beginning B) At the beginning
at the beginning
I dislike the idea of computers controlling systems like transport. Nevertheless/Furthermore/Besides they perform a vital function.
Nevertheless
3We decided to go to Italy for our holiday, ........ it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.
A) despite B) despite the fact that C) in spite of
despite the fact that
3The Government have banned the sale of the product. ........, they have threatened the company with legal action. A) As well as B) Furthermore C) Besides
Furthermore
............... fact that the captain has a bad injury, he won't be playing in the match today A) Because of B) Due to the C) In
Due to the
We waited ages for a bus. ........ we gave up and decided to walk home. A) Eventually B) At last
Eventually
Immigration is frequently seen as a negative issue, yet/consequently/so, it is vital for most modern economies.
yet
She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying. A) in spite of B) despite the fact C) despite that
in spite of
........ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations. A) In addition B) Besides C) Moreover
Besides
.................. be nearer to home he changed jobs and accepted a lower salary A) In order to B) Since C) Due to the fact that
In order to
The audience waited patiently for the delayed performance to start. ............ the curtain rose. A) Lastly B) At last
At last
Despite the fact that/In spite of that/However, there are constant public campaigns to help prevent pollution, the public continue to ignore the warnings.
Despite the fact that
I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like. A) Although B) However C) Yet
However
5Studying a second language can help you in your career. ........, it will also enable you to meet new people. A)Moreover B) Anyway C) As well
Moreover
The shops were all closed ...................... the violent protests that had happened the day before A) due to the fact that B) because C) as a result of
as a result of
I waited for you ........ 10.00. After that I finally decided you weren't coming and so I went home. A) before B) until
until
People tend to be pessimistic about their present circumstances. But / However, / Although I think the human race is eternally optimistic; otherwise, how would we survive?
However,