Linking words

contrast

100

I want to go to the Ocean Park _________________ my brother want to go to Disneyland.

but

200

I will be very busy tomorrow. ______________________________, I need to do my homework. ________________________, I need to prepare the dinner.

On the one hand On the other hand

300

_____________________the workers were tired, they went on working.

Although

400

They continued to hold the food fair in spite of the rain. (even though)

They continue to hold the food fair even though it rained.

500

Even though the project is complex, we try hard to finish it. (despite)

Despite the complex project, we try hard to finish it.

reasons

100

I took my mobile ____________________ I could call anybody when I was in danger.

so

200

I didn’t attend the swimming class last night _____________________ I got a high fever.

because

300

All flights were delayed _________________ the typhoon.

owing to

400

I went to the hospital. I was very sick. (since)

Since I was very sick, I went to the hospital. I went to the hospital since I was very sick.

500

Since she was sick, she went to bed early. (due to)

Due to her sickness, she went to bed early.

examples

100

I like reading stories. _____________________,I like reading "Three Little Pigs" and "Snow White".

For example

200

Marco likes eating fruit, _____________________apples and oranges.

such as / like

300

____________________, I prefer swimming to running.

Personally / In my opinion

400

Martin hates eating vegetables, such as lettuce and spinach. (For example)

Martin hates eating vegetables. For example, he doesn't like eating lettuce and spinarch.

500

Many people like eating spicy food. For example, the like to eat buffalo wings and chilly sausage. (such as)

Many people like eating spicy food, such as buffalo wings and chilly sausage.

others

100

You’d better take an umbrella with you ______________________it rains.

in case

200

I don't like vodka. I don't like rum. (neither...nor)

I like neither vodka nor rum.

300

Oliver is very handsome. He has many girlfriends. (so…that)

Oliver is so handsome that he has many girlfriends.

400

“One day” is very famous. Many people like to read it. (such…that)

"One day” is such a famous book that many people like to read it.

500

Miss Chan works in a hospital. If not, she works in a school. (either...or)

Miss Chan is either a doctor or a teacher.