Linkers, Modals

____________ the rain, they continued the match.

• Due to

• In spite of

• Because

• Nevertheless

Answer explanation

In spite of: a pesar de

Costa Rica is very beautiful, _________ it is very expensive.

• however

• in spite of

• because

• unlike

Answer explanation

however: sin embargo

All the students came to classes. _________, Marta was sick and could not come.

• However

• Despite

• Or

• In spite of

Answer explanation

however: sin embargo

_________ the fact that Costa Rica is very expensive, millions of tourists come to Costa Rica.

• However

• In spite of

• Because

• Unlike

Answer explanation

in spite of: a pesar de

_________ you, I love to play soccer.

• However

• Therefore

• Otherwise

• Unlike

Answer explanation

Unlike: a diferencia de

Marta came to work ________ she was sick.

• otherwise

• conversely

• even though

• unlike

Answer explanation

even though: a pesar de que

This town is very safe, ______ San Jose.

• however

• therefore

• because

• unlike

Answer explanation

Unlike: a diferencia de

Tell them to come to class tomorrow. _________, they will miss tomorrow's class.

• Otherwise

• Therefore

• Even though

• Unlike

Answer explanation

otherwise: de lo contrario, en caso contrario

I need to find a job soon. _________, I will have to sell my guitar.

• Otherwise

• Therefore

• Even though

• Unlike

Answer explanation

otherwise: de lo contrario

She did not come to classes ________ the fact that we had an important exam that day.

• despite

• on the other hand

• unlike

• otherwise

Answer explanation

despite: a pesar de