Connecting Phrases

She walked home by herself, ... she knew that it was dangerous.

• although

• even though

• furthermore

• besides

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The house is beautiful. ... , it's in a great location.

• Furthermore

• Moreover

• What is more

• Apart from

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Their team hadn’t lost a game the entire season. ... , we beat them by a huge margin last night.

• Nevertheless

• However

• Besides

• Whereas

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He must be about 60, ... his wife looks about 30.

• whereas

• despite

• apart from

• in addition to

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CCSS.L.5.6

He's overweight and bald, and ... , he's attractive.

• yet

• even so

• still

• while

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

... repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.

• Despite

• In spite of

• Apart from

• In addition to

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My husband likes classical music – I, ... , like all kinds.

• on the other hand

• not to mention

• what is more

• as well as

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The website has a variety of interactive exercises, ... matching games, crosswords and quizzes.

• e.g.

• for example

• for instance

• such as

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

... you and me, I don't think there was anyone there under 30.

• Apart from

• In addition to

• As well as

• Although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He's one of the kindest and most intelligent, ... handsome, men I know.

• not to mention

• even though

• despite

• as well as

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E