Linking words for IELTS

•Choose the correct answer.

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•Students spend a great deal of time and money on higher education, so there is a good argument for choosing subjects with a high level of graduate employment. ____, not everyone has an aptitude for science, engineering or medicine.

• •Although

• •Moreover

• •Therefore

• •However

Answer explanation

However is often used at the start of a sentence like this to show a contrast with what has already been said.

•Things like owning a mansion, driving an expensive car and getting into A-list parties are exalted above old-fashioned values. ____, I do believe that in their day-to-day lives most people still believe in values such as honour, kindness and trust.

• •Moreover

• •Nevertheless

• •Even

• •Although

•Which answers could be used here? You can choose more than one.

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•Many feel that nuclear power is potentially unsafe, and they object to the pollution from radioactive waste. ___, many researchers and consumers have tried to find alternative sources of energy.

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Select all the answers you think are correct.

• •Therefore

• •Consequently

• •Owing to

• As a result

•Which answers could be used here? You can choose more than one.

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•Online learning can be challenging for people who find computers difficult to use. ____, if the technology breaks down, learning is disrupted.

• In addition

• •What is more

• •Moreover

• •Therefore

•Choose the correct answer.

•Classroom-based courses provide opportunities for learners to meet each other and socialise. _____, online learners can often feel isolated.

• •In the same way

• •In conclusion

• •In addition

• •In contrast