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Linkers of contrast, cause and effect

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Well, in spite of all these problems, I'd say we're still on target for a January launch.

a)

despite

b)

even though

2.

What, even though we've hardly completed phase one trials?

a)

in spite of the fact that

b)

despite

3.

Yes. Although obviously I'd have liked us to be further ahead by now, I'm confident we'll be ready in time.

a)

However

b)

Whilst

4.

Well, I admire your optimism, Sergio, but nevertheless, I think we should make some kind of contingency plan.

a)

all the same

b)

however

5.

I'm afraid that, because of the strong euro, exports are down again this quarter.

a)

consequently

b)

owing to

6.

And as a result our share price is falling.

a)

consequently

b)

owing to

7.

Quite, Now, whereas we've been able to sustain these losses so far, we clearly can't do so indefinitely.

a)

despite

b)

although

8.

Right, well, as nobody seems to be in favour of this proposal, I suggest we just scrap it!

a)

due to

b)

seeing as

9.

It's not that we're against it, Jakob, although it is an unusual idea.

a)

though

b)

whereas

10.

Yes, I'd like to support you on this one, Jakob, but I can't help feeling you're rushing things.

a)

whilst

b)

and yet

11.

Well, how much more time do you need? In order to put this before the board, I have to have your approval.

a)

to

b)

so that

12.

Now, I don't want to spend a lot of time on these new European guidelines. I do think we should go through them briefly, however.

a)

though

b)

although

13.

The guidelines do affect all of us. Even so, we have more important things to discuss.

a)

Whereas

b)

Nevertheless

14.

Well, everybody, thanks to all your hard work, the campaign has got off to a great start.

a)

as a result

b)

as a result of

15.

And while it's too early to say exactly how successful it will be, it's looking very good indeed.

a)

whilst

b)

as

16.

Yes. So as to give you a clearer idea, I've prepared copies of our sales projections for year one.

a)

so

b)

in order to

17.

The figures are broken down by country so that you can get the full picture.

a)

since

b)

in order that

18.

And, since we're celebrating, the drinks are on me!

a)

seeing as

b)

because of