Linkers and Connectors

   _________________ she didn’t want to see the movie, she enjoyed it in the end.

• Because of

• Even though

• Despite

1.       It is easier to study animals and plants than human beings _________________ plant and animal behaviors can be controlled.

• However

• Due to

• Because

1.       In order to save water, you should take a shower_________________ having a bath.

• Instead of

• Inspite of

• Therefore

1.       _________________ environmental problems are going worse, there is still hope.

• Since

• Although

• Despite

1.       They lost the match_________________ their poor pyhsical preparation.

• Until

• Because of

• However

1.       The new supermarket is so much cheaper than the one in John Street. _________________, they do free home deliveries, too.

• Nonetheless

• Furthermore

• Inspite of

1.       _________________ the rain and the high winds, they never went camping.

• Because

• Besides

• Due to

1.       It was a really beautiful summer afternoon. _________________, as soon they’d had lunch, they went out for a walk in the countryside.

• Therefore

• So

• Instead of

1.       The new secretary didn’t give Mr Smith the message _________________ she didn’t know who he was.

• As

• Because of

• Due to

1.       The population in the area has increased dramatically. _________________, a new high school is being built.

• For example

• As a result

• Moreover