Advanced Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English

Connectors

Directions:  Please choose the one BEST answer to each of the following questions.

Name
Email
School

1: The first part was easy! The second part, _____, took hours.

however
instead of
still
then

2: Alicia's grades have to be high enough to get a scholarship; _____, she will not be able to continue with her education.

on the other hand
most important
otherwise
on the contrary

3: The cave was dark and dreary. _____, rats nested there.

However
Moreover
On the other hand
On the contrary

4: Jack the Ripper was out of town when the murder occurred; _____, he couldn't have done it.

otherwise
also
on the other hand
consequently

5: The new kid in school has an IQ of 160, speaks eight languages fluently, and has travelled the world. _____, he is completely normal.

Besides
Otherwise
That is
Consequently

6: Most US mail order companies recommend that you not send cash through the mail. _____, they also warn against foreign checks.

Likewise
However
On the other hand
Therefore

7: Everyone in the theater knew how the movie was going to end. _____, the ending was exciting!

Still
On the contrary
Consequently
Also

8: John has the best grades in his class because he has perfect attendance. _____, John studies four or five hours every day.

Thus
However
Equally important
On the other hand

9: The class clown did not join the circus as everyone had expected. _____, he became a politician.

As a result
On the other hand
Likewise
Instead

10: The old men at the high school reunion had not seen each other since their high school days. _____, they did not recognize one another.

Also
Therefore
Still
On the other hand

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