Linking Words

I absolutely love watching films, ____ I always go to the cinema.

• Because

• So

• But

• Thus

_____ the rain, we all had a great time in the park.

• Although

• Despite of

• In spite of

• Though

There was a terrible traffic jam on my way to work _____ a car accident.

• Due to

• Because

• Since

• Besides

Being able to speak English is essential when looking for a job. _____, it is useful when travelling abroad.

• However

• Nevertheless

• Therefore

• Furthermore

_____ I thoroughly got prepared, I still failed my final exam.

• Even though

• However

• Despite

• Though

_____ being late for the meeting, my boss wasn’t angry.

• Although

• Even though

• Despite

• In spite

My brother is a night owl _____ I’m more of a lark.

• Except for

• Apart from

• Thus

• Whereas

A marathon is a difficult race. _____, thousands of runners participate every year.

• Whereas

• Nevertheless

• Although

• Despite

_____ it was a fancy restaurant, the service was terribly slow.

• Except for

• Despite

• Although

• In spite of

His grandfather was Greek; _____ the unusual surname.

• So

• As

• Hence

• Since