USAGE CONNECTIVE WORDS

addition of and, also, besides, further, furthermore, too, moreover, in addition,

ideas then, of equal importance, equally important, another

condition or in that case, otherwise, if not, however, nevertheless, despite this,

concession besides, yet, on the other hand, however, on the contrary, anyhow,
anyway, instead, still, even so, all the same, in any case, at least

time next, afterward, finally, later, last, lastly, at last, now, subsequently,
then, when, soon, thereafter, after a short time, the next week
(month, day, etc.), a minute later, in the meantime, meanwhile, on
the following day, at length, ultimately, presently

Show so, therefore, then, consequently, in/as a consequence, as a

Cause/Effect result, for that reason, due to, owing to, accordingly, because of
this, in that case

order or first, second, (etc.), finally, hence, next, then, from here on, to
sequence begin with, last of all, after, before, as soon as, in the end,
gradually

space and above, behind, below, beyond, here, there, to the right (left),
place nearby, opposite, on the other side, in the background, directly
ahead, along the wall, as you turn right, at the top, across the hall,
at this point, adjacent to

to signal an for example, to illustrate, for instance, to be specific, such as,

example moreover, furthermore, just as important, similarly, in the same
way

results as a result, hence, so, accordingly, as a consequence,

consequently, thus, since, therefore, for this reason, because of
this

purpose to this end, for this purpose, with this in mind, for this reason(s)

comparison like, in the same manner (way), as so, similarly

contrast but, in contrast, conversely, however, still, nevertheless,

connectives nonetheless, yet, and yet, on the other hand, on the contrary, or, in
spite of this, actually, in fact
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to summarize in summary, to sum up, to repeat, briefly, in short, finally, on the

or report whole, therefore, as I have said, in conclusion, as you can see

clarify to be more precise, to put it another way, for example, for

instance, in other words, or rather, I mean, in fact, namely, that is,
in particular

She never helps anyone _________ having a lot of money.

a. otherwise     c. in spite of

b. however       d. instead

Thomas was not telling the truth………He was shouting at me.

a. Provided c. Although

b. Moreover d. In order to

Please come on time, _________ we may miss the flight.

a. otherwise c. so

b. therefore d. but

After months of studying hard, Meeta ____________ cleared IAS examination.

a. initially    c. consequently

b. therefore d. finally
……………my family, I will also invite my close friends on my anniversary.

a. Aside     c. Besides

b. Despite d. In spite of

Radha knows French; ______________, we have selected her to head our

operations in France.

a. therefore c. moreover

b. otherwise d. provided

……..it is very cold there, we have postponed our visit.

a. Since c. Due to

b. Yet     d. Because of

I will give you my car ……. you come back before 5’o clock.

a. as               c. although

b. because    d. provided

Learning to play a musical instrument often motivates a child to be disciplined

and focused… it can impart a feeling of social worth.

A. because

B. and

C. so

D. moreover
……..the bad weather, he still chooses to go by air plane.
A. Although
B. However
C. Despite
D. While

The play performed by Theater EMWE was good, _____ it could have been improved by adding the
sound effects.

A. thus

B. and

C. but if

D. or

Yossi continued playing game ______ he heard his mother calling.

A. although

B. as soon as

C. after

D. because

The farmers exterminate rodents in their farmland ______ they damage the crops.

A. if

B. though

C. however

D. as

______ the global economy crisis, many labors lost their job.

A. because of

B. because

C. despite
 D. in spite of

SECTION 2

Which of these words could correctly replace the bold word in the sentences.

1. Although I worked hard, I couldn’t pass my exam.

In spite of the fact that

By the way

As a result

Therefore

But

2. Because I am tired, I want to have some rest.

In view of

In order to

As if

Considering that

In case

3. Due to your help, I was able to finish my work on time.

nevertheless

thanks to

now that

in spite of

except for
4. I did not enjoy staying up all night, however it was worth it at the end.

nonetheless

otherwise

by the way

but for

therefore

5. Tony and Andy were able to make it on time safe in spite of the harsh weather conditions.

despite

in contrast to

because

on the other hand

on grounds of

6. We barely see each other.

either

neither

both

not only

scarcely

7. In addition to English, I can also speak French.

However

Considering that

Apart from

No matter

Thus
8. You never listen to me. So we end up arguing.

So that

That's why

Because of

In spite of

Despite

9. Lee is a smart student. Furthermore he works really hard.

Such

Moreover

In case

Owing to

So that

10. To close this deal I will need to go to Italy.

So that

Lest

In order to

not only

For the purpose of