Linking Devices

1. 1. "I studied all night; _______________, I passed the exam with flying colors."

• However

• Nevertheless

• Consequently

• Although

2. 2. "She's very talented in art; ________________, she also excels in music."

• Moreover

• Despite

• However

• Therefore

3. 3. "He was late to the meeting; _________________ he missed the important announcement."

• Nevertheless

• Similarly

• As a result

• In contrast

4. 4. "We must hurry; _____________, we will miss the train."

• Otherwise

• Additionally

• Although

• Similarly

5. 5. "He didn't prepare well; ___________________; he failed the test."

• Futhermore

• As a result

• Nevertheless

• In contrast

6. 6. "______________ she was tired, she finished the project on time."

• Although

• Because

• Despite

• Therefore

7. 7. "He is both a skilled writer ______________ a talented speaker."

• however

• and

• therefore

• but

8. 8. "She didn't study much; ________________, she passed the exam."

• Consequently

• Nevertheless

• Therefore

• Similarly

9. 9. "I went to the store __________________ bought some groceries."

• and

• so

• although

• whereas

10. 10. "____________________ the rain, the event continued as planned."

• Despite

• Because of

• Therefore

• In addition to