Choose the best alternative for each sentence.
Contrast
1 The team haven't been playing too well. ......, they are expected to win this afternoon.
a. Nevertheless
b. In contrast
c. On the contrary
2 ........ in nearly every country in the world they drive on the right, in England they insist on driving on the left.
a. On the one hand
b. While
c. Nevertheless
3 ........ to the north, which will remain warm and sunny, the south will become cloudy during the early morning.
a. On the contrary
b. In contrast
c. Although
4 He couldn't get the machine to work ........ following the instructions carefully.
a. despite
b. however
c. while
5 I'm not tired at all. ........, I'm feeling full of energy.
a. However
b. In contrast
c. On the contrary
6 ........ the computer had recently been repaired, it still kept crashing.
a. Although
b. Whereas
c. In spite of
7 I know we agreed to raise the issue at the next meeting ........ we simply won't have the time to discuss it.
a. although
b. whereas
c. but
8 The man was arrested ........ claiming to have been nowhere near the scene of the crime.
a. whereas
b. in spite of
c. while
d. Addition
Addition
1 I overslept this morning. ........ , my car ran out of petrol on the way to work.
a. Not only that
b. Furthermore
2 The report is expected to be critical of the industry. ........, it is likely to recommend extensive changes to production.
a. What's more
b. Furthermore
3 The witness claims to have seen the suspect at the scene of the crime. ........, the police are in possession of video evidence of the man entering the building.
a. Moreover
b. As well as that
4 ........ the wonderful main meal we also had a delicious pudding.
a. In addition to
b. Besides
5 If you're going into town could you get me some shampoo? ........, we need some more bread.
a. Also
b. Furthermore
6 Payments to your account have fallen behind considerably. ........, on several occasions your credit limit has been exceeded.
a. Moreover
b. Besides this
7 It was a brilliant game. ........, we didn't have to pay to get in!
a. What's more
b. In addition
8 The meeting concluded without any agreement being reached. ........, several further issues arose.
a. As well as that
b. In addition
Cause and effect
1. Marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco. __________, some people believe it should be legalized.
A. So
B. Because
C. Due to
D. Therefore
2. __________ Canada has legalized hemp farming, we can expect to see pulp and paper produced from hemp very soon.
A. Due to
B. Therefore
C. As
D. So
3. Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct, __________ the rainforests are being destroyed.
A. therefore
B. since
C. consequently
D. so
4. Hemp was grown throughout history __________ its versatility; it can be used to make many different things.
A. since
B. because
C. due to
D. as a result
5. Hemp can be used to make paper, __________ it could reduce the need for logging.
A. due to
B. because
C. therefore
D. so
6. Hemp is related to the marijuana plant; __________, it is illegal in many countries.
A. s a result
B. because
C. so
D. due to
7. Hemp cannot be used to produce marijuana, __________ its low THC content.
A. consequently
B. because of
C. as
D. because
