Linking Words

1. Her salary is higher than mine ____________ we do the same work

• although

• despite

• however

2. It must be finished before tomorrow __________ long it takes

• whatever

• no matter

• however

3. The rule applies to all employees __________ of their position.

• whatever

• irrespective

• inconsiderate

4. It will take place outdoors, __________ it rains or not

• if

• in spite of

• whether

5. He organized the trip ___________ of the danger.

• regardless

• inattentive

• remindless

6. You must attend the meeting ____________ he'll be very annoyed.

• otherwise

• nevertheless

• unless

7. The country is at war. ______________ it is underdeveloped.

• Additionally

• Furthermore

• As well

8. Nobody was listening anymore; __________ the recital continued.

• notwithstanding

• regardless

• nevertheless