Linking words

Question 1

Concession
-He wants to go out, even though it’s raining.
-You never believed anything I said even though I never lied to you.

Answer 1

Even though
«Aunque»

Question 2

Concession
- — — the traffic, I would have been here an hour ago.
-Leo would certainly have been included in the team, — — his recent injury.

But for is used to introduce the reason why something didn’t happen

Answer 2

But for

Question 3

Concession
-I still enjoyed the week ——- the weather.
- ——- repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.

Remember that a contrast is when you want to show that two things are different.

Answer 3

Despite
«A pesar de»

Question 4

Concession
-Apart from his salary, he also has a private income.
-There were no others apart from me and the trainer.

Answer 4

Apart from

Question 5

Concession
-«» the beach was crowded, we still had a lovely day.
-My dog is friendly, «» he barks loudly.
-They are good friends, «» they don’t see each other very often.

Answer 5

Although
«Aunque»

Remember that a contrast is when you want to show that two things are different.

Question 6

Concession
-I do not usually drink coffee, «» I’ve had 2 cups today.
-«» I do not usually drink coffee, I have had 2 cups today.

Answer 6

Though
«No obstante»

Remember that a contrast is when you want to show that two things are different.

Question 7

Truly; in fact; actually.
Synonyms: certainly, definitely, in fact, indubitably, really, surely, truly, undoubtedly,

Answer 7

Indeed

Question 8

Opinion
«», chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.

Answer 8

In my opinion

When speaking, we can add this expression to the end of our sentence. However, when writing, it is best to keep this expression at the beginning of the sentence.

Question 9

Opinion
-«» you can do what you like.
-She can come whenever she likes, «».

Answer 9

As far as I am concern

Question 10

Opinion
The room has pink walls and a green carpet, which «» looks all wrong.

Answer 10

To my mind

Question 11

Opinion
«» the problem we have regards boundaries.

Answer 11

It seems to me that

Question 12

Consequence
-He sprained his wrist and, «», he will not be playing in the tournament.
-«» of the judge’s decision, he will be in prison for six months.

Answer 12

As a result

Question 13

Consequence
-Some people will be more capable and «» better paid than others.
-Martin helped his father dig the gardens. «» he discovered his interest in gardening.

Answer 13

Thus
«De esta manera»

Question 14

Consequence
-Paul wasn’t a fan of loud music; «», he always tried to find a quiet spot in the house to read.
-He worked the hardest; «» he got the promotion.
-We need, «», to do laundry today.

Answer 14

Therefore
«Por eso»

Question 15

Consequence
- «» of being in hospital, Shelly decided that she wanted to become a nurse.
-Animals have died «» of coming into contact with this chemical.

Answer 15

As a consequence

Question 16

Consequence
-My mother always gives me good advice, so «» I need to ask her opinion.

Answer 16

That is why

Question 17

From another point of view.
Well yes, it was quite a good bargain; – — —– —-, do we really need one?

Answer 17

On the other hand
«Por otro lado»

Question 18

Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
He told me not to do it. ——, I did it anyway.
I did it anyway, ——.
I, ——-, did it anyway.
She wanted to go; ——, she decided against it.
I didn’t argue with him; I still think, ——, that he is wrong

Answer 18

However /hɑʊˈɛvə/
«Sin embargo»

Question 19

The time between two events

Answer 19

Meanwhile /ˈmiːnwaɪl/

Question 20

Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

Tatiana knew the meat had passed its expiry date, but she ate it ——.

Answer 20

Regardless
«En cualquier caso»