Linking Words 1 2025

__ it was raining heavily, they continued the match.

• despite

• although

• however

He is very talented; ____, he lacks experience.

• however

• but

• despite

• or

She couldn’t attend the meeting _____a family emergency.

• and

• but

• due to

• so

I stayed at home ___ I wasn’t feeling well.

• however

• or

• despite

• because

He was tired, _____he kept working late into the night.

• but

• while

• although

The road was closed; _____, we had to take a different route.

• so

• because

• or

My sister loves cooking, ____ I enjoy baking more.

• or

• whereas

• and

He was injured during the game; ___, he won’t be able to play next week.

• or

• thus

_____ the difficulties, they managed to finish the project.

• despite

• although

_____, we should focus on improving our teamwork for better results.

• because

• despite

• to sum up