Connectors of contrast Unlock 3B

Which word or phrase CANNOT complete the sentence?

The match was cancelled ____ the rain.

• due to

• because

• because of

Which word completes the sentence?

Some scientists believe that global temperatures are increasing and ___ ice is melting at the poles.

• due to

• because

• consequently

Which word CANNOT be used to start a sentence?

• But

• Because

• However

Which word or phrase best completes the sentence?

He stayed up to watch the match __________ he was really tired.

• In spite of

• however

• even though

Which phrase completes the sentence?

She was late due to ___________.

• the bad traffic

• the traffic was bad

• being bad traffic

Complete the sentence.

In spite of ______ older than his sister, Luke is not as responsible as her.

• being

• be

• he is

Complete the sentence.

He was very talented. ____ , he was very lazy and lacked ambition.

• although

• however

• despite

Complete the sentence.

____ she is very good, she is not the best.

• although

• however

• despite

Complete the sentence.

He had to deactivate his Facebook account ____ the constant threats.

• since

• because

• because of

Complete the sentence.

The math test was very difficult; ____ , she earned a good grade.

• nevertheless

• but

• while