Linking sentences

1 - Choose the correct linking word for this sentence.

a. The sea level is rising every year. _________________________ the Netherlands will soon be under water.

• Talking of

• For instance

1 - Choose the correct linking word for this sentence.

b.Governments should take immediate actions to stop global warming._______________ , it's up to every individual to change their daily habits.

• Nevertheless

• Besides

1 - Choose the correct linking word for this sentence.

c. Hybrid cars are more energy efficient. __________________ they consume less fuel.

• That is to say

• Anyway

1 - Choose the correct linking word for this sentence.

d. Dish washers are expensive. _____________________ , they consume less water and energy than washing up every day.

• On the contrary

• Still

1 - Choose the correct linking word for this sentence.

e. Melissa has got a collection of 400 DVDs. ___________________ , she has got 500 original CDs.

• Therefore

• In addition

2. Replace the conjunction in green in the sentence with the right option from these linking phrases.

e.g. Susan works for Toyota full time. But she also works at a call centre during the weekend.

Susan works for Toyota full time. Still she also works at a call centre during the weekend.

a. She never did any backup of her work. So, when her computer crashed, she lost everything.

• besides

• therefore

• as a result

• however

• furthermore

2. Replace the conjunction in green in the sentence with the right option from these linking phrases.

b. I'm going to quit my job because it's too much work for too little pay. And I hate what I do.

• besides

• therefore

• as a result

• however

• furthermore

2. Replace the conjunction in green in the sentence with the right option from these linking phrases.

c.I went to Thailand last year. Everyone told me it was wonderful. But it rained I all week.

• besides

• therefore

• as a result

• however

• furthermore

2. Replace the conjunction in green in the sentence with the right option from these linking phrases.

d. He was spoiled by his parents all his life. So, he will never be independent.

• besides

• therefore

• as a result

• however

• furthermore

2. Replace the conjunction in green in the sentence with the right option from these linking phrases.

e. Josh was born in Canada. But he doesn't speak English very well.

• besides

• therefore

• as a result

• however

• furthermore