Linking words

[ ] it was summer the nights were quite chilly.

• despite

• still

• yet

• even though

[ ] his great qualifications he couldn't manage to find a job.

• because of

• nevertheless

• still

• despite

The piece of wood hit the man on the head. [ ], he wasn't injured.

•   Nevertheless

• While

• Despite

• Even though

He is good at languages, [ ] his brother is an athlete.

• nevertheless

• whereas

• still

• though

I like hamburgers, I don't like pizza [ ]

•   whereas

• though

• still

• yet

My car is [ ] in a very good condition. It's 12 years old.

•   though

• however

• in spite of

• still

Jimmy can't read very well. [ ] he is a skilful worker.

•   On the other hand

• Although

• While

• Still

I took a taxi it [ ] was raining.

• by the time

• after

• because

• as soon as

Janet is clever but she [ ] finds some subjects difficult.

•   yet

• while

• however

• still

I phoned home [ ] my parents wouldn't worry.

• despite

• due to

• so that

• In addition to