CONTRAST
Even though / Even if / Even when he's been really sick lately, he insists on going into work.
Even though
Furthermore / In addition / As well as to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters.
In addition
Motorists should find an alternative route because / so that / due to an accident on the M25 outside Heathrow Airport.
due to
In the beginning / At the beginning / At the start I didn't really enjoy the course, but after a while I really started to enjoy it.
In the beginning
Even so / Even if / Though the human race faces problems, there are always opportunities to use the problems for further development.
Even if
I'll never forget you, even if / even though / even when I live to be 100.
even if
We have decorated all the rooms in the flat as well as / furthermore / in addition tidying up the garden.
as well as
I'm going to evening classes in order to / so that / since I improve my Spanish.
in order to
In the beginning / At the beginning / From the beginning of the film the main character arrives in town looking for somewhere to stay.
At the beginning
I dislike the idea of computers controlling systems like transport. Nevertheless / Furthermore / Besides they perform a vital function.
Nevertheless
We decided to go to Italy for our holiday despite / despite the fact that / in spite of that it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.
despite the fact that
The Government have banned the sale of the product. As well as / Furthermore / Besides , they have threatened the company with legal action.
Furthermore
Because of / Due to the / In fact that the captain has a bad injury, he won't be playing in the match today.
Due to the
I waited for you until / before / to 10:00 PM. After that I finally decided you weren't coming and so I went home.
until
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.
Name two correct linking words/phrases
in spite of / despite
_____ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations.
Name two correct linking words/phrases
Besides, In addition to
The shops were all closed _____ the violent protests that had happened the day before.
Name two correct linking words/phrases
as a result of, because of
The audience waited patiently for the delayed performance to start. _____ the curtain rose.
Name two correct linking words/phrases
At last, Finally
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.
Name two correct linking words/phrases
However, Nonetheless
Studying a second language can help you in your career. _____ , it will also enable you to meet new people.
Name two correct linking words/phrases
Moreover, Additionally
_____ be nearer to home he changed jobs and accepted a lower salary.
Name two correct linking words/phrases
In order to, So as to
We waited ages for a bus. _____ we gave up and decided to walk home.
Name two correct linking words/phrases
Eventually, Finally
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,