IELTS · English · Linkers — Odd One Out

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Items

   1. Furthermore
   2. Nevertheless
   3. Moreover
   4. Additionally

   Reason

   Nevertheless shows CONTRAST; the others show ADDITION.

   Odd item

   Nevertheless

2. Items

   1. However
   2. Although
   3. Therefore
   4. Despite

   Reason

   Therefore shows RESULT; the others show CONTRAST.

   Odd item

   Therefore

3. Items

   1. For example
   2. For instance
   3. Such as
   4. On the other hand

   Reason

   On the other hand shows CONTRAST; the others give EXAMPLES.

   Odd item

   On the other hand

4. Items

   1. Recently
   2. Firstly
   3. Secondly
   4. Finally

   Reason

   Recently is a TIME adverb; the others are SEQUENCERS.

   Odd item

   Recently

Instructions

Tap the linker that doesn't fit the group.