Connectives

Sea levels will probably rise in the next few decades ..... of global warming.

• as a result

• in order

• instead

• including

I hope he drives carefully, .... he may have problems on such a slippery road.

• however

• so

• otherwise

• unless

The president was not a very popular leader. ...., his resignation did not come as a surprise.

• So

• So that

• Therefore

• On the contrary

Our economy will not improve this year. ...., all projections show that it will get worse.

• Although

• However

• Therefore

• On the contrary

The couple broke up a few days ago. ...., they are still living together because of the children

• Despite

• However

• Therefore

• On the contrary

... it was a wonderful place to go skiing, not many tourists found their way there.

• Despite

• However

• Although

• Because

The scientist studied the behaviour of various animals, ... whales and dolphins.

• in case

• and

• but

• including

... we have to fight against environmental problems, but .... we need more and more energy every day.

• Not only - but also

• On the one hand - on the other hand

• Neither - nor

• Either - or

I think he’s asleep. ... his eyes are closed.

• At least

• As a result

• So

• And

The candidate didn’t quite meet the necessary requirements. ....he failed.

• Despite

• However

• Therefore

• On the contrary