SENTENCE CONNECTORS -reading unit 6B

Spanish and Italian are similar languages;______Italian has more vowel sounds.

• moreover

• however

• hence

• also

He studies hard; _______, he finds English easy.

• yet

• therefore

• besides

• likewise

San Francisco has cool, windy summers. ______, New Orleans's summers are hot and humid.

• In contrast

• Furthermore

• In fact

• Also

She studied diligently for several months. ______, she failed.

• For this reason

• Furthermore

• Similarly

• Yet

I don't hate classical music. ______, I'm very fond of it.

• For instance

• Even though

• On the contrary

• In addition

Many students have negative reactions to exams. ______ some students can't sleep or eat when they have an exam.

• Although

• For example,

• Likewise,

• In addition,

Insects do not speak.______,certain insects, like bees can communicate by doing a speacial dance which shows where nectar is.

• However

• Consequently

• Similarly

• In addition

The language laboratory helps in listening. _______, it gives listeners opportunity to practice speaking.

• In contrast

• Yet

• Moreover

• To sum up

Pronunciation of a new language is difficult at first. ______, it becomes easier in time.

• As a result

• Thus

• However

• Likewise

_______ she joined the company only a year ago, she's already been promoted twice.

• Despite

• Although

• In spite of

• Yet