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English File C1.1 Unit 1B: Discourse markers

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  • understanding -
    misunderstanding
  • typical -
    atypical
  • Dan was angry because _____ the rising prices.
    of
  • moral -
    immoral
  • We regret to inform you that your flight has been cancelled _____ to adverse weather conditions.
    due / owing
  • ______ that we're all here, let's get started!
    Seeing
  • The detective checked the CCTV in _____ to find out who had stolen the necklace.
    order
  • Your recent exam results have been very poor and ______ we have no choice but to expel you from the course.
    therefore / consequently
  • expensive -
    inexpensive
  • She deleted his number _____ that she never had to hear from him again.
    so
  • cooked -
    undercooked
  • _____ the bad weather, we played outdoors.
    In spite of
  • honest -
    dishonest
  • happy -
    unhappy
  • comfortable -
    unconfortable
  • The girls jumped in the lake in spite of the ______that it was half frozen.
    fact
  • animate -
    inanimate
  • I told you not to go into my bedroom and ____ you did it anyway!
    yet
  • possible -
    impossible
  • regular -
    irregular
  • ______ that she knew what had happened, Molly decided to keep her mouth shut.
    Despite the fact / In spite of the fact
  • We didn't mention that Fred had been arrested ____ as not to upset his mother.
    so
  • responsible -
    irresponsible
  • legal -
    illegal
  • I hate gin. I still drink it sometimes,  _____.
    though
  • Tanya could barely pull herself out of bed. ______, she finally got up and went to work.
    However / Nevertheless
  • respectful -
    disrespectful
  • We'll meet inside _____ it rains.
    in case
  • _____ I am good at languages, my sister's better at maths.
    While / whereas
  • stable -
    unstable
  • Fiona went to the party even _____ she was really tired.
    though
  • understand -
    misunderstand