Linking Words

NOT POSSIBLE
There are serious problems in our country. _____________, we feel this is a good time to return.

• nevertheless
• however
• nonetheless
• therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which one is not used while contrasting?

• never theless
• yet
• for
• on the other hand

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

NOT POSSIBLE
It will probably be shallower, and _________ more dangerous, and followed by scores of aftershocks.

• as a result
• thus
• despite
• therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

not possible
Swimming alone is against the rules and, ____________, it's dangerous

• furthermore
• in addition
• however
• moreover

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

not possible
_______________ I've been to his house several times, I still can't remember how to get there.

• Despite the fact that
• Although
• In spite of
• Even though

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I'm neither studious nor wise, and, _________, I rather think I am a fool.

• furthermore
• moreover
• whereas
• what's  more

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Let's wait ______ he phones.

• till
• though
• as
• so

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Which word cannot replace "as a result"?

• also
• consequently
• as a consequence
• so

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

You should study the Quizlet sets more often __________ cramming. 

• instead of
• despite of
• instead
• despite

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

___________ you have cared enough about your Edmodo assignments, you'll love my surprise at the end of the semester.

• Since
• However
• Whereas
• Otherwise

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6