Illustration and Emphasis Connectors
I love listening to music, _____ rock and roll!
a. and, b. especially, c. of particular significance
b. especially
I love listening to music, especially rock and roll!
My sister is a painter _____ an excellent dancer.
a. as well as, b. but also, c. additionally
a. as well as
My sister is a painter as well as an excellent dancer.
_____, I think learning another language is easy. Second of all, it only takes a few minutes a day.
a. Firstly, b. First of all, c. Primarily
b. First of all
First of all, I think learning another language is easy. Second of all, it only takes a few minutes a day.
_____ Rose was a hard-working student, she failed the entrance exam.
a. Even though, b. However, c. Despite
a. although
Even though Rose was a hard-working student, she failed the entrance exam.
_____ our budget being low, we can’t go on vacation this year.
a. Due to, b. As a result, c. Because
a. due to
Due to our budget being low, we can’t go on vacation this year.
If you learn English, there are many career options open to you, _____ teaching, journalism, advertising and so on.
a. such as, b. for example, c. most importantly
a. such as
If you learn English, there are many career options open to you, such as teaching, journalism, advertising and so on.
I learned English by watching movies and listening to the radio. _____, I'm learning Russian now.
a. actually, b. in the same way, c. as well as
b. in the same way
I learned English by watching movies and listening to the radio. In the same way, I'm learning Russian now.
Modern science provides us with the technology we need to make our lives easier. It is also everywhere, since all natural and artifical objects are defined by science. _____, we can’t ignore the role modern science plays in our everyday lives.
a. Lastly, b. In conclusion, c. However
b. In conclusion
Modern science provides us with the technology we need to make our lives easier. It is also everywhere, since all natural and artifical objects are defined by science. In conclusion, we can’t ignore the role modern science plays in our everyday lives.
_____ warning her, she still went into the scary woods.
a. Despite, b. Even though, c. But
a. despite
Despite warning her, she still went into the scary woods.
_____ her bad behavior, she wasn’t allowed to go to the party.
a. Because, b. As a result of, c. Consequently
b. as a result of
As a result of her bad behavior, she wasn’t allowed to go to the party.
Learning grammar is hard sometimes. _____, I spent four hours trying to learn how to use the conditional.
a. Additionally, b. Such as, c. For instance
c. For instance
Learning grammar is hard sometimes. For instance, I spent four hours trying to learn how to use the conditional.
Organize the papers in this drawer and, _____, the ones on his desk.
a.moreover, b. likewise, c. for instance
b. likewise
Organize the papers in this drawer and, likewise, the ones on his desk.
Cynthia tried to ignore Martha's cries, but _________ she gave in, went into the child's room, and spent most of the night holding the grieving child.
a. first, b. lastly, c. eventually
c. eventually
Cynthia tried to ignore Martha's cries, but eventually she gave in, went into the child's room, and spent most of the night holding the grieving child.
I don't believe he's a criminal! _____, I think he’s quite innocent and deserves a chance to explain himself.
a. But b. However, c. On the contrary
c. on the contrary
On the contrary, I think he’s quite innocent and deserves a chance to explain himself.
Bob was extremely good at baseball in high school. _____, he continued to play in college.
a. Due to, b. Because, c. Therefore
c. Therefore
Bob was extremely good at baseball in high school. Therefore, he continued to play in college.
No, that's not true. ______, I think learning English was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
In fact/Actually
No, that's not true. Actually, I think learning English was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Andrea often goes to concerts, ____ her cousin Elena.
like/unlike/just like
Andrea often goes to concerts, like her cousin.
_____, you need to mix the flour, baking soda and cocoa powder together. _____, you need to carefully add the milk. And _____, you need to mix them altogether.
firstly, secondly/then, thirdly/finally
Firstly, you need to mix the flour, baking soda and cocoa powder together. Secondly, you need to carefully add the milk. And thirdly/finally, you need to mix them altogether.
Kate and Mary are good friends, _______ their different personalities and opinion.
in spite of/despite
Kate and Mary are good friends, in spite of their different personalities and opinion.
Sheila was late for school ______ her car ran out of gas.
because
Sheila was late for school because her car ran out of gas.
English is one of the most-spoken languages in the world. _____, there are over 1.50 billion English speakers as of 2022.
for example/as a matter of fact/actually/in fact
English is one of the most-spoken languages in the world. For example, there are over 1.50 billion English speakers as of 2022.
Learning a language with flashcards is a method used by lots of people for many years. _____, it’s great for remembering everything you’ve learned!
Additionally/Moreover/Also
Learning a language with flashcards is a method used by lots of people for many years. Additionally, it’s great for remembering everything you’ve learned!
Rose was studied as hard and patiently as she could. ________, she still failed the entrance exam.
nevertheless/nonetheless/however/still
Rose was studied as hard and patiently as she could. Nevertheless, she still failed the entrance exam.
Julia tries a new recipe every day. ______, she’s had lots of practice cooking.
therefore
Julia tries a new recipe every day. Therefore, she’s had lots of practice cooking.