B1 Linkers for Writing

He passed the exam _____ not studying. (although/however/in spite of)

The Mediterranean Diet is rather healthy. ______ , it is delicious! (despite/however/in addition)

Some people enjoy the beach. _______ , I am not keen on going to the beach. (despite/however/in addition)

I flight was delayed _____ the bad weather.  (in fact, because, because of)

My uncle works at a restaurant. ______ , he works at a school as a janitor. (despite/however/in addition)

Danny is coughing ____ his sore throat. (since, because of, so)

____ her intelligence, she failed the exam because she didn't study. (although/however/in spite of)

_____ the cold weather, I enjoy playing outside at the weekend. (despite/however/in addition)

_____ , I strongly recommend you play a sport to keep fit. (however, in conclusion, what's more)

____ I were you, I would prepare for the presentation. (as, if, because)

I recommend reading real books, _____ most people prefer e-books. (although/however/in spite of)

Mary is ever so pretty! _____ , she is quite clever! (however, in conclusion, what's more)

I enjoy watching videos on YouTube ____ the advertisements. (despite/however/in addition)

These shoes are still stylish.  ____ , they're the most popular style this year!  (although, because of, in fact)

____ he is tired, he decided to stay up and study. (although/however/in spite of)

My favorite singer is David Bisbal. ______ , I have all of his CDs! (in fact, because of, despite the fact that)

You're doing the homework and you're passing the mock exams. ______ , I think you're doing really well. (despite, because, all in all)

I love football. ______ , I play on a football team. (however, in fact, in conclusion)