Advanced Linking Words
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Although, despite, whereas, nevertheless — connecting ideas at a higher register.
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1. ___ the rain, the match continued.
2. ___ it was raining, the match continued.
3. He failed the exam ___ he studied very hard.
4. She was tired; ___, she kept working.
5. ___ his young age, he is very responsible.
6. He was late, ___ he missed the meeting.
7. She prefers tea, ___ her sister prefers coffee.
8. ___ of the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.
9. He is very talented; ___, he lacks confidence.
10. ___ she apologized, he was still angry.
Answer key — Advanced Linking Words (C1)
- B — Despite. Despite is followed by a noun phrase, not a full clause: despite the rain.
- A — Although. Although is followed by a full clause: although it was raining.
- A — although. Although introduces a contrast with a full clause.
- B — nevertheless. Nevertheless introduces a contrasting result, similar to "however".
- B — Despite. Despite + noun phrase: despite his young age.
- C — so. So introduces a result or consequence.
- A — whereas. Whereas introduces a contrast between two facts.
- B — In spite. In spite of + noun phrase (same meaning as despite): in spite of the traffic.
- B — however. However introduces a contrast, similar to "but".
- A — Although. Although + full clause introduces a contrast.
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