Tuesday 9 September 2008

Review linking expression

Contrast

1 The team haven't been playing too well. ......, they are expected to win this afternoon.
Nevertheless

2........ in nearly every country in the world they drive on the right, in England they insist on driving on the left.
While

3....... to the north, which will remain warm and sunny, the south will become cloudy during the early morning.
In contrast

4He couldn't get the machine to work ........ following the instructions carefully.
despite

5I'm not tired at all. ........, I'm feeling full of energy.
On the contrary

6........ the computer had recently been repaired, it still kept crashing.
Although

7I know we agreed to raise the issue at the next meeting ........ we simply won't have the time to discuss it.
but

8The man was arrested ........ claiming to have been nowhere near the scene of the crime.
in spite of


Addition

1I overslept this morning. ........ , my car ran out of petrol on the way to work.
Not only that

2The report is expected to be critical of the industry. ........, it is likely to recommend extensive changes to production.
Furthermore

3The 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.
Moreover

4........ the wonderful main meal we also had a delicious pudding.
Besides

5If you're going into town could you get me some shampoo? ........, we need some more bread.
Also

6Payments to your account have fallen behind considerably. ........, on several occasions your credit limit has been exceeded.
Moreover

7It was a brilliant game. ........, we didn't have to pay to get in!
What's more

8The meeting concluded without any agreement being reached. ........, several further issues arose.
In addition

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