Linking Words and Phrases

________ she was born in Spain, she can't speak Spanish.

• Although

• All in all

• However

• In addition

________ the fact that he was born in Spain, he can't speak Spanish.

• Furthermore

• In spite of

• Consequently

• Despite

________ being born in Spain, they can't speak Spanish.

• Hence

• Although

• In spite of

• Even though

_________ singing, many Greeks also dance.

• All in all

• As well as

• Although

• Alternatively

The trip is too expensive. ________________ , I don't really like hot weather.

• As a result

• Besides

• For instance

• On the other hand

Northern European countries had a great summer.

_____________ , southern Europe had poor weather.

• On the contrary

• Moreover

• Similarly

• Briefly

The hotel was open. ____________ , nobody came to the reception desk.

• Likewise

• On the contrary

• However

• On to of that

Alex enjoys telling jokes;

____________ , his son adores funny stories.

• likewise

• in conclusion

• conversely

• consequently

A hurricane has been announced. __________ , air traffic will be disrupted.

• Even if

• As long as

• Furthermore

• Therefore,

______________ , our team is now one of the best in the world.

• In the same way

• All in all

• On the other hand

• Therefore