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Linking sentences- Vocabulary
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7 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
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