LINKING WORDS 1. Read the pairs of sentences below. Which pair expresses similar ideas?

Which pair expresses contrasting ideas? a. Their team has got the best players. Moreover, their coach is fantastic. b. Their team has got the best players. Nevertheless, they lost the last game. ADDITION In addition, furthermore, as well as, also, and. CONTRAST However, nevertheless, on the one hand / on the other hand, in spite of / despite, although, even though, but.

IMPORTANT! Some connectors have similar meanings but are followed by different structures. Despite and in spite of are followed by a noun phrase or a gerund. We did not wear coats despite the cold weather. I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible. Even though and although are followed by a clause. My car constantly needs repairs even though its new. My cousin and I arent very close, although were the same age.

2. Choose the correct linking word: a. Were studying now ,______________ theres an interesting film on TV. (despite / even though). b. Id like to talk to you, ______________ I know youre busy. (although / in spite of). c. _____________ her efforts, she failed the exam. (despite / although). d. ____________ we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic. (even though / in spite of). e. We didnt win the game, ______________ all our hard work. (although / in spite of). Linking words are usually written in specific places in a sentence: At the beginning of a sentence: in addition, furthermore, moreover, however, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand. Either at the beginning or in the middle: despite, in spite of, although, even though. Only in the middle of a sentence: and, but, also, as well as.

LINKING WORDS 3. Read the pairs of sentences below. Which pair expresses similar ideas? Which pair expresses contrasting ideas? c. Their team has got the best players. Moreover, their coach is fantastic. d. Their team has got the best players. Nevertheless, they lost the last game. ADDITION In addition, furthermore, as well as, also, and. CONTRAST However, nevertheless, on the one hand / on the other hand, in spite of / despite, although, even though, but.

IMPORTANT! Some connectors have similar meanings but are followed by different structures. Despite and in spite of are followed by a noun phrase or a gerund. We did not wear coats despite the cold weather. I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible. Even though and although are followed by a clause. My car constantly needs repairs even though its new. My cousin and I arent very close, although were the same age.

4. Choose the correct linking word: f. Were studying now ,______________ theres an interesting film on TV. (despite / even though). g. Id like to talk to you, ______________ I know youre busy. (although / in spite of). h. _____________ her efforts, she failed the exam. (despite / although). i. ____________ we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic. (even though / in spite of). j. We didnt win the game, ______________ all our hard work. (although / in spite of). Linking words are usually written in specific places in a sentence: At the beginning of a sentence: in addition, furthermore, moreover, however, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand. Either at the beginning or in the middle: despite, in spite of, although, even though. Only in the middle of a sentence: and, but, also, as well as.