Fill in the Blanks

Line 1

100

I enjoy playing football. ______, I like swimming.
a) However
b) Moreover
c) Despite
d) While

b) Moreover

200

1. It was raining; ______, we went outside to play.
   a) Moreover
   b) Nevertheless
   c) On the other hand
   d) Similarly

b) Nevertheless

300

1. The movie was scary, but ______ it was exciting.
   a) at the same time
   b) in contrast
   c) instead

a) at the same time

400

1. She practices dancing every day. Her sister, ______, trains just as often.
   a) Similarly
   b) Despite
   c) On the contrary
   d) Too

a) Similarly

Line 2

100

1. She speaks English very well. ______, she can speak French.
   a) In addition
   b) Though
   c) Instead

a) In addition

200

1. I love summer. ______, winter is fun too.
   a) On the other hand
   b) Moreover
   c) Again
   d) Instead

a) On the other hand

300

1. My brother loves science. ______, I prefer art.
   a) In contrast
   b) Moreover
   c) Too
   d) Besides

a) In contrast

400

1. I wanted to buy the blue jacket. ______, I chose the red one.
   a) Instead
   b) Again
   c) Too
   d) In addition

a) Instead

Line 3

100

1. I don’t want to go to the party. ______, I have a lot of homework.
   a) Besides
   b) Similarly
   c) Nevertheless
   
   

a) Besides

200

1. I didn’t say we should stop; ______, I suggested we continue.
   a) On the contrary
   b) At the same time
   c) Too
   d) Similarly

a) On the contrary

300

1. ______ being tired, he continued studying.
   a) Despite
   b) However
   c) Again
   d) Too

a) Despite

400

1. He was tired; ______, he continued working.
   a) however
   b) too
   c) besides
   d) similarly

a) however

Line 4

100

1. He plays basketball, and his sister plays basketball ______.
   a) Too
   b) Though
   d) In contrast

a) Too

200

1. We didn’t go to the cinema. ______, we stayed home and watched a movie.
   a) Instead
   b) While
   c) Despite

a) Instead

300

1. I want to practice more; ______, I need to improve my pronunciation.
   a) Moreover
   b) Though
   c) While

a) Moreover

400

26. The two texts present different points of view. One supports the idea; ______, the other criticizes it.
    a) too
    b) again
    c) in contrast
    d) despite

c) in contrast

Line 5

100

1. She enjoys music. She ______ loves dancing.
   a) Also
   b) Despite
   c) Instead

a) Also

200

1. You must finish your homework; ______, you can’t play games later.
   a) Otherwise
   b) Besides
   c) Also
   d) Though

a) Otherwise

-meaning: if action A doesn't happen, otherwise action b doesn't happen. 

Mostly used for negative consequences.

300

1. The first task is difficult. ______, the second one is easier.
   a) On the other hand
   b) Also
   c) Again
   d) Similarly

a) On the other hand

400

1. She said she liked my idea. ______, her actions suggested the opposite.
   a) On the contrary
   b) In addition
   c) Too

a) On the contrary