cohesive devices1

I cannot play any musical instrument. __________, I can sing beautifully

• so

• however

• for example

Aisha is a hard-working person _____, her twin sister Adira is lazy.

• As a result

• In addition

• On the contrary

She can speak French; ________, her brother can speak French too.

• conversely

• similarly

• however

The ETS train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar takes about five and a half hours. _________, many people take the train to travel to the shopping haven.

• Yet

• Therefore

• Furthermore

__________ his hectic schedule, Haikal takes his mother out for dinner regularly.

• Notwithstanding

• Apart from

• Although

______ it is raining now, we can't play football.

• Therefore

• As

• But

• Although

Peter is fat ______ he eats a little.

• because

• so

• and

• although

John is lazy. He does not do his homework or revision well. ___________, he always gets 0 marks in his tests.

• Thus

• However

• So that

• After

Everyone agrees with him ________ not me.

• so

• and

• as

• but

___________ save the kitten, we took him to the vet immediately.

• Because

• Since

• In order to

• When