Conectors

Question 1

However

Answer 1

Contrast

This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.

Question 2

On the other hand

Answer 2

Adding information

England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.

Question 3

As a result of

Answer 3

Result

I’ve done a pranic healing course. As a result of, I’ve been able to cure my neighbour’s sick cat

Question 4

For instance

Answer 4

Exemplifying

Appreciate the small things your spouse does for you. For instance, leave thank-you notes for them every now and then.

Question 5

Namely

Answer 5

Explanation

I have a very good reason for not trusting my ex. Namely, he’s a convicted felon.

Question 6

In other words

Answer 6

Explanation

Don’t be unsociable. In other words, go out and make some friends.

Question 7

Indeed

Answer 7

Emphasis

He may be the best-dressed man around. Indeed, he has a really good taste in fashion.

Question 8

In brief

Answer 8

Conclusion

Meeting my boss at the pub was an interesting experience. In brief, it was a disaster.

Question 9

All in all

Answer 9

Conclusion

All in all, you have to make sure both you and your customers are satisfied with your work.

Question 10

Rather

Answer 10

Correction

I thought it was a good idea to get a ferret. Rather, it had always been my dream to get one.

Question 11

Afterwards

Answer 11

Time

Afterwards, I had a hard time understanding the tenses.

Question 12

In the meantime

Answer 12

Time

In the meantime, I was getting some help from MyEnglishTeacher.

Question 13

Otherwise

Answer 13

Negative condition

You must study. Otherwise you may fail.

Question 14

Nonetheless

Answer 14

Contrast

I don’t think Sean has serious behavioural problems. Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.

Question 15

Yet

Answer 15

Contrast

I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.

Question 16

By comparison

Answer 16

Contrast

Going out with Jim has its risks. By comparison, being with Tim is as easy as falling off a log.

Question 17

Likewise

Answer 17

Similarity

You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it. Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you.

Question 18

To begin with

Answer 18

Sequencing

To begin with, pet pigs are cleaner than dogs.

Question 19

Furthermore

Answer 19

Sequencing

Furthermore, they make wonderful walking buddies.

Question 20

Moreover

Answer 20

Sequencing

Moreover, they’ll show you the way home when you’re drunk.