IELTS & TOEFL Vocabulary: Do you know these important (cohesive) words?

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edited May 2017 in Vocabulary
Use one of the following words to complete the sentences below:

furthermore, consequently, whereas, in spite of, although


1. I have the greatest respect for my professor's ideas _____ I disagree with most of them.

2. _____ of his short stature, he was able to play professional basketball.

3. The lecture was full of technical jargon, _____ very few understood it.

4. She tends to work slowly _____ I rush through my work.

5.The information is late. _____, it's incorrect.



Now, check your answers below:


1. I have the greatest respect for my professor's ideas although I disagree with most of them.
2. In spite of his short stature, he was able to play professional basketball.
3. The lecture was full of technical jargon. Consequently, very few understood it.
4. She tends to work slowly whereas I rush through my work.
5. The information is late. Furthermore, it's incorrect.


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