Linking Words and Phrases

........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.

• EVEN THOUGH

• EVEN IF

• EVEN WHEN

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.

• HOWEVER

• DESPITE THE FACT

• IN SPITE OF

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.

• WHILE

• HOWEVER

• WHEREAS

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

........ the car is quite old, it is still very reliable.

• SINCE

• YET

• ALTHOUGH

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Many people will agree that age is important, ........ I find it hard to see what difference it makes.

• HOWEVER

• WHEREAS

• DESPITE

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

...... living with your parents can be an advantage sometimes, there are some disadvantages.

• WHILE

• HOWEVER

• IN ADDITION

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

The natural surroundings can be damaged ....... large numbers of tourists in the area.

• AS WELL AS

• AS A RESULT OF

• IN ADDITION TO

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

People should learn to reuse the same shopping bag ...... reduce the use of plastic.

• WOULD LEAD TO

• IN ORDER TO

• IN ADDITION TO

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

...... using public transport more often, people can walk or cycle to work if possible.

• IN ORDER TO

• AS A RESULT OF

• IN ADDITION TO

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

...... saving energy resources, people can also improve their physical health by using their bicycles more.

• AS WELL AS

• DUE TO

• AS A RESULT OF

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6