Linking words in argument（C1）— 带答案的英语练习

Linking words for contrast, addition, reason and result in formal argument

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The proposal was rejected, it had strong public support.
despiteeven thoughneverthelessin spite'Even though' is followed by a clause; 'despite' needs a noun or an -ing form.
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The scheme was expensive; , it proved extremely successful.
neverthelesswhereasalthoughdespite'Nevertheless' is an adverb that links two separate clauses, often after a semicolon.
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Some experts see remote work as liberating, others argue that it leads to isolation.
whereasfurthermorethereforeconsequently'Whereas' contrasts two different facts or opinions within one sentence.
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The plan was ambitious, unrealistic.
albeitwhereasdespitein spite'Albeit' means 'although' and is followed by an adjective, adverb or phrase, not a full clause.
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The council refused permission on the grounds the building would spoil the view.
thatofwhichfor'On the grounds that' is followed by a clause and gives a formal reason.
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being cheaper, the new system is also far more reliable.
BesidesFurthermoreWhereasMoreover同样正确: Apart from, In addition to'Besides' is a preposition here, so it takes an -ing form; 'furthermore' starts a clause.
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The match went ahead in of the heavy rain.
答案: spite'In spite of' and 'despite' are followed by a noun or an -ing form.
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The company cut its prices. As a , sales rose sharply.
答案: result同样正确: consequence'As a result' and 'as a consequence' introduce the effect of something already mentioned.
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Her argument is convincing; , it overlooks one important point.
howeverwhereasalthoughmoreover同样正确: nevertheless, nonetheless'However' introduces a contrast with the previous clause and is followed by a comma.
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判断对错
This sentence is correct: 'Although the evidence was weak, but the jury convicted him.'
答案: 错误We don't use 'although' and 'but' together in the same sentence.
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判断对错
This sentence is correct: 'Whereas the first study focused on adults, the second looked at teenagers.'
答案: 正确'Whereas' can begin a sentence to contrast two parallel facts.
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讨论题
Is it better to live in a big city or in the countryside? Build a short argument using at least three linking words, for example 'whereas', 'nevertheless' and 'on the grounds that'.
参考答案: City life offers more opportunities, whereas the countryside is calmer. Nevertheless, I would choose the city on the grounds that my career matters most to me right now. Furthermore, it is easier to meet people there.

Linking words for contrast, addition, reason and result in formal argument

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1
选择题
The proposal was rejected, it had strong public support.
despiteeven thoughneverthelessin spite'Even though' is followed by a clause; 'despite' needs a noun or an -ing form.
2
选择题
The scheme was expensive; , it proved extremely successful.
neverthelesswhereasalthoughdespite'Nevertheless' is an adverb that links two separate clauses, often after a semicolon.
3
选择题
Some experts see remote work as liberating, others argue that it leads to isolation.
whereasfurthermorethereforeconsequently'Whereas' contrasts two different facts or opinions within one sentence.
4
选择题
The plan was ambitious, unrealistic.
albeitwhereasdespitein spite'Albeit' means 'although' and is followed by an adjective, adverb or phrase, not a full clause.
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填空
The council refused permission on the grounds the building would spoil the view.
thatofwhichfor'On the grounds that' is followed by a clause and gives a formal reason.
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填空
being cheaper, the new system is also far more reliable.
BesidesFurthermoreWhereasMoreover同样正确: Apart from, In addition to'Besides' is a preposition here, so it takes an -ing form; 'furthermore' starts a clause.
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The match went ahead in of the heavy rain.
答案: spite'In spite of' and 'despite' are followed by a noun or an -ing form.
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The company cut its prices. As a , sales rose sharply.
答案: result同样正确: consequence'As a result' and 'as a consequence' introduce the effect of something already mentioned.
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Her argument is convincing; , it overlooks one important point.
howeverwhereasalthoughmoreover同样正确: nevertheless, nonetheless'However' introduces a contrast with the previous clause and is followed by a comma.
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判断对错
This sentence is correct: 'Although the evidence was weak, but the jury convicted him.'
答案: 错误We don't use 'although' and 'but' together in the same sentence.
11
判断对错
This sentence is correct: 'Whereas the first study focused on adults, the second looked at teenagers.'
答案: 正确'Whereas' can begin a sentence to contrast two parallel facts.
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讨论题
Is it better to live in a big city or in the countryside? Build a short argument using at least three linking words, for example 'whereas', 'nevertheless' and 'on the grounds that'.
参考答案: City life offers more opportunities, whereas the countryside is calmer. Nevertheless, I would choose the city on the grounds that my career matters most to me right now. Furthermore, it is easier to meet people there.