21.3 Linking ideas

Question 1

Used to introduce a second fact or reason that supports what you have just said

Answer 1

moreover

SYNS: in addition, furthermore, what’s more

Question 2

Used when you are comparing things and saying that the second thing is very different from the first

Answer 2

in/by contrast (with sth)

Question 3

Used to say that sth is already known or understood

Answer 3

needless to say

SYN it goes without saying (that …)

Question 4

Used when you want to say that sth extra exists or is happening together with the thing that you are talking about

Answer 4

in addition (to sth)
SYN as well as (sth)

Question 5

Cause sth

Answer 5

lead to sth

SYN result in sth

Question 6

Because of sth just mentioned

Answer 6

consequently

SYN as a result, therefore, thus

Question 7

Used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been said

Answer 7

in (actual) fact

Question 8

Used to say that sth happens although sth else might have stopped it

Answer 8

in spite of sth

SYN despite sth

Question 9

Because of sth/sb

Answer 9

due to sth/sb

Question 10

in spite of a fact or idea you have just mentioned. This word is used to show how a new idea is related to what has just been said

Answer 10

nevertheless