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GS11 - Unit 9 - Language

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    Linking words and phrases
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  • 1. Many people joined our campaign. _______, it was a huge success. (Moreover / However / As a result / Besides)
    As a result
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  • 2. ______ the heavy police presence, there is an increase in crime in the city. (Although / Despite / Because / Because of)
    Despite
  •  20
  • 3. Many parents today work long hours. _______, they miss seeing their children grow up. (As a consequence / Besides / Although / However)
    As a consequence
  •  25
  • 4. _________peer pressure, I never skipped classes or smoked cigarettes. (Because / Although / Despite / As a result)
    Despite
  •  15
  • 5. The world is facing many social issues nowadays. _______, we need to work together to solve them. (In addition / As a result / By contrast / Therefore)
    Therefore
  •  20
  • 6. _______ poverty is a major issue in the city, little has been done about it so far. (In spite of / Because / Although / Because of)
    Although
  •  25
  • 7. ________ health problems, alcohol could also cause memory loss. (Moreover / In addition to / As a result / By contrast)
    In addition to
  •  25
  • 8. ________ having interesting ideas, my brother was too shy to discuss them with his classmates. (Although / In spite of / Because / Because of)
    In spite of
  •  20
  • 9. Many people in the neighborhood have lost their jobs. _______, crime has increased. (By contrast / Since / Although / As a result)
    As a result
  •  20
  • 10. Depression is a common issue in our modern society. ________, not much has been done about it among young people. (However / Therefore / Besides / Moreover)
    However
  •  25