Writing essays FCE

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to express contrast?

• On the other hand

• In addition

• Furthermore

• However

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to express consequence?

• Despite

• So

• Therefore

• Moreover

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to start a conclusion?

• To begin with

• Moreover

• To sum up

• All in all

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to express addition?

• Nevertheless

• Besides

• What is more

• All in all

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to express reason?

• That is why

• Yet

• Due to

• In addition

What's the meaning of "such as"?

• Yet

• For instance

• For example

• Besides

Complete the sentence:

We went on a picnic ............. the rain.

• Despite

• Yet

• Although

• In spite of

Complete the sentence:

Chris loves playing music ............. writing poems.

• In addition

• but

• as well as

• and

Complete the sentence:

My alarm clock didn't go off so I overslept. ............., I managed to get to school on time.

• Besides

• However

• Nevertheless

• So

Complete the sentence:

............. I was very tired, I decided to stay up and finish my essay.

• Despite

• However

• Even though

• Although