Alison Connectors 1

____________________ visibility was poor, we decided to climb the mountain

• in addition

• although

• first

• in conclusion

Academic writing tends to have fixed rules. _____________ when we understand them, reading an article is much easier.

• In comparison

• In addition

• So

• Secondly

The documents will be scrutinized by the police, ____ they will be sent back to the relevant authority.

• yet

• because

• then

• so

4. The retailer has been making losses. _____ he intends to wind up his business.

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• Likewise

• However

• As usual

• Therefore

The people strongly opposed the move to build a golf course near the house. _____, the proposed plan was cancelled

• Consequently

• Then

• Because

• Those

Thomas Edison failed several times before he successfully invented the first light bulb. ____ you too could attain your dreams if you never give up trying.

• Otherwise

• In order to

• Similarly

• In conclusion