Confusing Words Linkers

_______ the water in the river was cold, they went swimming.

• Nevertheless

• Although

• Whereas

• Despite

Zoos help to conserve endangered species. They are a poor substitute for the real wild habitat, _______.

• unlike

• too

• though

• otherwise

People use mobile phones to talk to their relatives and friends. _______, they surf the Internet.

• On the contrary

• Moreover

   

• As well as

• Nonetheless

_______ his older brother, who is interested in doing water sports, Bill likes playing chess.

• In spite of

• Unlike

• Except for

• Yet

_______ being late, a job candidate was interviewed.

• While

• In addition

• In contrast to

• In spite of

_______ Henry was playing video games, Ann was studying for her final exam.

• But

• Also

• Despite

• While

They like Star Wars movies, _______ the last one.

• in contrast to

• yet

• except for

• along with

Young people want to get wireless speakers _______ smart watches for their birthdays.

• as well as

• also

• besides

• furthermore

Most students wear school uniforms these days. _______, our school allows us to wear casual clothes, for example, jeans and T-shirts.

• Along with

• However

• Whereas

• Even though

Some people think that giving pocket money to young children spoils them. On _______ , they learn its value.

• the contrast

• the contrary

• contrast

• the one hand