Linking words

TV turns people into lazy couch potatoes. ....... , there are some educational programmes on.

• however

• but

• consequently

• additionally

.............. , I would like to welcome you all to the conference today.

• following

• furthermore

• finally

• firstly

..... the film was a little boring, we still had a nice night out.

• moreover

• though

• besides

• definitely

My brother works in a large office in the centre. ........ , I work on my own from home.

• consequently

• finally

• undoubtedly

• whereas

You should go to university as it gives you an opportunity to get a qualification. .......... , you get to meet a lot of interesting people.

• especially

• moreover

• clearly

• on the other hand

I don't want to go to the football game. Football is boring and the tickets are expensive. .......... , look at the weather! All that rain.

• indeed

• obviously

• besides

• wherever

It looked like it was going to rain. .......... , we still went to park.

• nevertheless

• unlike

• particularly

• at least

You can't accuse him of stealing. .......... , you have a proof.

• absolutely

• without

• unless

• definitely

....... all the hours of practice and training, we lost the game.

• clearly

• hence

• although

• despite

Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary. ............ , it can improve your grammar.

• indeed

• in fact

• in addition

• in contrast