Text Connectives #1

Polls show that Malcolm Turnbull is the most popular Prime Minister this century. ______________ , there are even members of his own party who are uneasy with his approach.

• In particular
• Therefore
• However
• For instance

There are some slight variations in temperature, but ________________ 26 to 27ºC should be expected.

• consequently
• however
• as a result
• otherwise

The two main Channel Islands, ________________ Jersey and Guernsey, are much closer to France than to England.

• for example
• in conclusion
• for instance
• namely

It was announced that nurses' working hours would be increased by 25%. ______________ , even fewer trainee nurses are expected to join the profession.

• As a result
• Likewise
• So that
• Particularly

Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months. _____________ , vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.

• Above all
• Correspondingly
• In contrast
• As a result

The Vice Chancellor explained that in light of the current financial climate and because of unexpected bad debts, it would be necessary to peg salary levels at their current level for all grades of staff. ______________ , no-one was getting a pay rise.

• Nevertheless
• In other words
• Similarly
• In conclusion

It is clear, therefore, that the situation in Brazil will improve only slowly. ______________ the economic problems being experienced in Japan, the outlook is slightly more optimistic.

• Furthermore
• In comparison
• Consequently
• With reference to

In order to try to reduce car use in the inner cities, the government has announced new restrictions on company parking spaces and ______________ , a new tax on individual car use.

• as well as
• in addition
• in the same way
• in conclusion

Essays must be handed in by the deadline, ______________ they will not be marked.

• obviously
• otherwise
• particularly
• as a result

______________ it has been shown that fractures can occur at even relatively low pressures, the use of the material should not be completely discounted.

• Nevertheless
• Because
• Even though
• Particularly