1.

You need to put more effort into your work; ________________, you won’t get a
passing grade.
1. Moreover
2. Otherwise
3. Unless
4. Instead

2. We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ______________________, it rained so we

stayed home.
1. Moreover
2. Unless
3. However
4. Additionally

3. She is a very smart girl; __________________, it’s not at all surprising that she gets
such good grades.
1. Again
2. Besides
3. Contrarily
4. Therefore

4. Jared is a millionaire; __________________, his brother Jeremy is always flat broke.

1. In contrast
2. Accordingly
3. Again
4. Likewise

5. He felt he couldn’t tell the truth about what happened; ___________________, he

lied.
1. In contrast
2. Likewise
3. Undoubtedly
4. Instead
6. Bananas are healthy. … , they are easy to eat.
7. University can cost over $20,000 per year in the United States. … , many people
simply cannot afford it.
8. The company's owner was extremely rich. …, most of her employees were quite poor.
9. There are several sports you can play in winter in Canada. …, many people enjoy
cross-country skiing.
10. The participants were asked to sit down. …, they were given a form to complete.
11. Smoking cigarettes can cause several health problems for smokers. …, it can affect
the health of others who breathe in second-hand smoke.
12. The title of the book suggests it is a story about success. …, the story teaches the
reader several important lessons about failure.
13. There are many areas Alan wants to visit in Europe. …, he really wants to see
Switzerland and Italy.
14. Linda was studying for her exam. …, her brother was watching television in the living
room.
15. Becoming a doctor requires a lot of study and skill. …, doctors' salaries are relatively
high.
16. Her company's policy states employees should stay home when sick. …, Renee did
not go to work because she had a stomach flu.
17. The main character is presented as brave and powerful. His best friend Oliver, …, is
described as a weak boy who lacks confidence.
18. …, more companies are allowing their employees to work from home…., this trend
may become the new standard as it offers many benefits for both employees and
employers.
19. Though the meeting did provide some useful information, … most of the participants
felt that it was a waste of time.
20. You need to work harder; ________________, you'll get fired.
otherwise
moreover
instead

21. We wanted to go to Portugal; ________________, we went to Brazil.

instead
accordingly
otherwise

22. He is a very weak president; ________________, most people support him.

otherwise
instead
nevertheless

23. We wanted to go to the beach; ________________, it started to rain and we stayed at

home.
otherwise
however
namely

24. She is a very smart woman; ________________, it is not at all surprising that she got
the job.
nevertheless
similarly
therefore

25. He has a terrible voice; ________________, he will go down in history as the worst
singer ever.
undoubtedly
otherwise
still
26. John has very little money; ________________, his brother Jacob is a millionaire.
in contrast
nonetheless
similarly

27. Roberta didn't have all the ingredients to bake a cake; ________________, she
decided to prepare something else.
finally
indeed
therefore

28. He couldn't tell her the truth; ________________, he lied.

finally
similarly
instead

29. I really don't know why he came; ________________, I would tell you.
otherwise
instead
in contrast

30. My parents and I wanted to go for a walk; … , it started to rain and we stayed at
home.

31. He has studied Polish since December 2000; … he still has some difficulties in
communicating.

32. I was very tired. …, I went to bed.

33. Monica helped me in my bad situation. She is, …, my friend.

34. He is a very stupid man; …, his brother is very clever.

35. The boy hadn't seen his sister since 1980 ; …, he recognized her immediately when he
saw her.

36. This is Paul. He's my husband's friend, … mine.

37. Ted is very good at maths; …, he isn't very good at Polish.

38. The weather wasn't nice. It rained very hard. As a …, the game was cancelled.

39. Yesterday Silvia was ill and should have stayed home; …, she went to school.

40. I really wanted the red one, … , I bought the blue one