Linking Words

To show contrast (contradiction) we use all of these except

• although

• despite

• since

• in spite of

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Complete the sentence with a linking word She lives in Mexico ___________she likes the climate.

• but

• as well

• because

• and

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

he is rich, he lives in a small house.

• Although

• As

• Because

• Nevertheless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

the rain, she walked to the station.

• Despite

• Although

• But

• Too

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

She arrived early __________ she could help her colleagues.

• and

• so that

• but

• as well

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Tom is rich,__________ Jack is poor.

• but

• even

• whereas

• although

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

A hurricane has been announced. ____________, air traffic will be disrupted.

• Although

• Because

• But

• Therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

You haven't paid the rent yet. _____________, you owe me money.

• So

• and

• In addition

• because

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

There are several problems to consider;

____________________, there is a lack of public transport.

• for instance

• so

• nevertheless

• in addition

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Laptops are convenient; _______________, they can be expensive.

• although

• even

• on the other hand

• as

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6