Linking Words (Similar & Opposite Ideas)

It is compulsory to wear seatbelts driving a car. ______, not everybody wears them.

• Nevertheless

• In addition

• Moreover

Answer explanation

"In addition" and "Moreover" are used to link similar ideas.

So, they are not the answer as the sentences in Q.1 have opposite ideas.

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Q2. Our team has two fewer players. _______, we managed to win the competition.

• Additionally

• Besides this

• However

Answer explanation

"Additionally" and "Besides this" are used to link similar ideas.

So, they are not the answer as the sentences in Q.2 have opposite ideas.

Q3. "Exercising more will help you keep slim. _____________, controlling your diet will ensure you will not gain weight."

• On the contrary

• Furthermore

• Nonetheless

Answer explanation

"Nonetheless" and "On the contrary" are used to link opposite ideas. So they are not the answer for Q3 as the two sentences has similar ideas.

Q4. Amirah does not have any work experience. __________, she managed to get the job.

• Too

• Also

• On the other hand

Answer explanation

"Too" and "Also" are used to link similar ideas. They are not the answer to Q3 as the two sentences have opposite ideas.

Q5. The composition is too short. ________, it contains a lot of mistakes.

• However

• On the contrary

• Moreover

Answer explanation

"On the contrary" and "However" are used to show opposite ideas. They are not the answer for Q5 as the two sentences have similar ideas.

Q6. He felt unwell when he woke up. _______, he still attended school.

• Also

• Furthermore

• Nonetheless

Answer explanation

"Also" and "Furthermore" are used to link similar ideas. They are not the answer for Q6. as the sentences have opposite ideas.

Q7. Adam is a fluent Malay speaker. He _______ speaks English very well.

• In addition

• Also

• However

Answer explanation

However is not the answer for Q7 as it is used to link opposite ideas. Q7 contains 2 sentences that have similar ideas. The answer not "In addition" as it has to be at the start of the sentence. So, the answer is "also".

Q8. I shopping yesterday. __________, I forgot to bring my wallet.

• Too

• However

• Besides this

Answer explanation

"Too" and "Besides this" are not the answer as they are used to connect similar ideas. Q8 contains sentences with opposite ideas.