Compare-and-contrast connectors

I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started raining.

• but

• so

• or

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

She loves to read, ___ she doesn't have much time.

• and

• so

• but

• because

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

He is very talented. ___, he often doubts himself.

• Therefore

• However

• Meanwhile

• Consequently

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

I enjoy hiking. ___, my brother prefers staying indoors.

• However

• Therefore

• Meanwhile

• Instead

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

___ it was raining, we decided to go out anyway.

• Because

• Although

• If

• Since

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

___ I was tired, I finished my homework.

• Because I was tired, I finished my homework.

• Since I was tired, I finished my homework.

• Although

• If I was tired, I finished my homework.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

The first movie was a comedy ____ the sequel was a drama.

• meanwhile

• therefore

• although

• whereas

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

She plays the piano beautifully. ___, her sister is a gifted violinist.

• Similarly

• Nevertheless

• However

• In contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Some students prefer group work ___ others like to study alone.

• while

• but

• and

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

He likes to play soccer, ___ his friend prefers basketball.

• so

• and

• or

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G