Linking words and cohesion

Many people enjoy city life. ____, it can be expensive and noisy.

• 1 Because
• 2 Moreover
• 3 However
• 4 Therefore

The company reduced its prices; ____, sales increased.

• 1 as a result
• 2 for example
• 3 on the other hand
• 4 in spite of

____ the heavy rain, the match went ahead.

• 1 Because
• 2 Despite
• 3 Although
• 4 However

Exercise improves health. ____, it helps people to sleep better.

• 1 Instead
• 2 In addition
• 3 Nevertheless
• 4 Otherwise

Public transport should be improved. ____, more people will leave their cars at home.

• 1 Rather
• 2 That way
• 3 Despite this
• 4 Even so

Which sentence uses a linking word correctly?

• 1 However it was late, we continued.
• 2 Although it was late, but we continued.
• 3 Although it was late, we continued.
• 4 Despite it was late, we continued.