LINKING WORDS/EXPRESSIONS

The connector/linking expression "In order to" expresses ...

The following connector/linking expression does not express "Cause".

• Owing to

• As a result

• Because

• Due to

The connector/linking word "Despite" expresses ...

Answer explanation

contrast

The connector/linking word "Nevertheless" is used to express "Contrast".

• Yes

• No

The connector/linking word "Consequently" expresses...

The following connector/linking expression is used to express "Purpose".

• Although

• Since

• So that

• Whereas

The weather was sowy ... it was not cold.

• even though

• so

• because of

• in order to

Akunna is working very hard at the restaurant ... she can send some money to her family in Nigeria.

• nevertheless

• so that

• because of

• in order to

I do not buy the newspaper any more ... I read the news online now.

• therefore

• in order to

• because of the fact that

• as a consequence of

Akunna was ill yesterday and ... she did not go to work.

• in spite of

• in order to

• due to

• therefore