Linking Words

Question 1

Despite

Answer 1

Contrast

She got the job despite the fact that she had very little experience

Question 2

WHEREAS

Answer 2

Contrast

Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.

Question 3

Nonetheless

Answer 3

Contrast

I lost the game, but I told myself that I had improved a lot nonetheless

Question 4

OTHERWISE

Answer 4

Walk slowly on the ice,otherwise you’ll fall.

Question 5

IN ADDITION

Answer 5

ADDITION

• Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary. In addition, it can also help you improve your grammar.
• I study French in addition to English
• He is well versed in American history, in addition to European history.
• Cycling to work instead of driving is good exercise, in addition to being good for the environment

Question 6

MOREOVER

Answer 6

ADDITION

The student’s essay was badly written. Moreover, it was too short.

Question 7

FURTHERMORE

Answer 7

ADDITION

• Our prime minister is an incompetent leader. Furthermore, his government is financially irresponsible.

Question 8

HENCE

Answer 8

ADDITION

• Wine will spoil if exposed to light; Hence, wine bottles are usually green or yellow.
• The roads were covered in ice; hence it was not safe to drive.

Question 9

THEREFORE

Answer 9

RESULT

• Alcohol can delay your reaction times; therefore, you should never drink and drive.
• John studied hard for the math exam. Therefore, he got an A+

Question 10

ALTHOUGH

Answer 10

CONTRAST

• Although we have talked about the dangers of smoking to the students before, I think the information bears being repeated.
• Although Tammy was tired, she continued to study.