Linking sentences- Vocabulary

Serious illnesses are terrible things to experience . _____ many people who recover from them often love life more than before.

• However

• Unfortunately

• Nevertheless

• In spite of this

• Despite this

Answer explanation

Despite this/ In spite of this/ Nevertheless are used for a difference/contrast/ unexpected surprise

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

One or two students at SQU behave badly. _______, the majority of students are well-behaved in class.

• However

• Sadly

• Despite this

• In spite of this

• Nevertheless

Answer explanation

However is used for a difference/contrast, positive or negative

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Everybody wants to be fit and healthy. _______, many people eat fast food and don't exercise.

• However

• Unfortunately

• Sadly

• In spite of this

• Nevertheless

Answer explanation

This sentence has contrasting ideas, which are negative and surprising. Hence, you can use all the linkers here.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The doctor said he had only 24 hours to live. _____, he lived for another 20 years!

• However

• Sadly

• In spite of this

• Despite this

Answer explanation

This is surprising and unexpected.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

She loves reading and spends all her time in the library. _______, her sister does not like reading.

• However

• In spite of this

• Sadly

• Nevertheless

• Despite this

Answer explanation

This is a difference and it is negative

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

My grandfather was 99 when he died. ________, he did not reach his 100th birthday.

• However

• Unfortunately

• Sadly

• Nevertheless

• In spite of this

Answer explanation

This is a negative/ sad truth.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Last week, I went to Dubai. _________, I was sick with the flu and could not visit many places.

• However

• Sadly

• Unfortunately

• Despite this

• In spite of this

Answer explanation

Falling sick a negative event

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6