Using linking words | The basics

The team haven't been playing too well. ......, they are expected to win this afternoon.

• Nevertheless

• In contrast

• On the contrary

• Whereas

........ in nearly every country in the world they drive on the right, in England they insist on driving on the left.

• On the one hand

• While

• Nevertheless

• In contrast

He couldn't get the machine to work ........ following the instructions carefully.

• despite

• however

• while

• yet

I'm not tired at all. ........, I'm feeling full of energy.

• However

• In contrast

• On the contrary

• Despite

I know we agreed to raise the issue at the next meeting ........ we simply won't have the time to discuss it.

• although

• whereas

• however

• still

The report is expected to be critical of the industry. ........, it is likely to recommend extensive changes to production.

• Furthermore

• What's more

........ the wonderful crew we also had a talented director.

• Besides

• In addition to

The accident happened (a)   terrible weather. (result)

British policy was to subdue civil unrest with aggression. (a)   , protests and marches became even more violent (consequence).

(a)   almost two weeks of uninterrupted rioting, the day began peacefully. (contrast)