Write your own sentences expressing reasons. Use the following words: Ashamed, aware, embarrassed, offended, shocked, upset

Aware of the fact that he was being watched, the man felt ashamed.

Embarrassed about the way things turned out, the woman felt upset.

The news delivered to her was shocking, she felt offended by the accusation.

Rewrite each sentence four times using each of the linking words above (alternating between the last two)

I agree with him on the whole, although I think he is wrong on several detail points.

I agree with him even though I think he is wrong on several detail points.

I agree with him, much as I think he is wrong on several detail points.

I agree with him, Still I think he is wrong on several detail points.

Vikram has lived for years in London, although he is not a British citizen.

Vikram has lived for years in London, even though he is not a British citizen.

Vikram has lived for years in London, much as he is not a British citizen.

Vikram has lived for years in London, yet he is not a British citizen.

The reviews were very negative, although the film was a box office success.

The reviews were very negative, even though the film was a box office success.

The reviews were very negative, much as the film was a box office success.

The reviews were very negative, still the film was a box office success.

Rewrite the sentences using either of the two linking words. Alternate, so as to practice both of them.

Barry takes care of his baby daughter, despite working full time as a manager.

In spite of paying extra for the view, we got a room facing the back yard.

Despite achieving a personal best in the race, Robert did not win.

People go on shopping, in spite of the prices going up.

Rewrite each sentence twice substituting but for each of the two linking words

They disagreed on almost every point. Nevertheless, they agreed that fighting had to stop.

The new drug seems promising. However, doctors warn that there could be side effects.

Nobody believed him at the time. However, new research has proved him right.

Rewrite each sentence twice using each of the two linking words

The Conservatives are strong in the south, whereas Labour is strong in the north.

The price of a railway ticket to Brighton is £15, whereas the coach costs only £9.

Petrol powered cars will still speed along the highways, while electric cars are likely to take over the cities.

Rewrite the sentences substituting the words in italics for one of the three phrases. Only one will work in most cases.

There is a room available at the Eden for £210 per night. On the other hand, a two-night stay at the Caledonian is only £350.

Her neighbours’ endless discussions no longer upset her. On the contrary, she even found them comforting.

He is never aggressive in his approach to the patients. In contrast, his work brings out his most charming side.

About one in four Hispanic Americans are poor. On the other hand, about one in then white Americans are below the poverty line.

It is a game in England are expected to win. On the other hand,  it is a game they could all too easily lose with key players injured.

Everybody says he is an idealist. On the contrary, he is very down-to-earth and an expert at practical solutions.

Rewrite each sentence three times substituting because of for each of the linking words above.

On account of engine problems, the 5.15 train to Glasgow has been cancelled.

Due to engine problems, the 5.15 train to Glasgow has been cancelled.

Owing to engine problems, the 5.15 train to Glasgow has been cancelled.

On account of bad weather, the rescue team could not reach the ship.

Due to bad weather, the rescue team could not reach the ship.

Owing to bad weather, the rescue team could not reach the ship.

On account of the spread of the Ebola virus, the number of deaths increased considerably.

Due to the spread of the Ebola virus, the number of deaths increased considerably.

Owing to the spread of the Ebola virus, the number of deaths increased considerably.

Rewrite each sentence three times with each of the linking words above.

Both parents were unemployed. Consequently, they could not pay the mortgage.

Both parents were unemployed. As a result, they could not pay the mortgage.

Both parents were unemployed. Therefore, they could not pay the mortgage.

The building society would not grant them a respite. Consequently, they had to sell the house.

The building society would not grant them a respite. As a result, they had to sell the house.

The building society would not grant them a respite. Therefore, they had to sell the house.

Stringer’s book gave him an income. Consequently, he could leave his hole under Grand Central.

Stringer’s book gave him an income. As a result, he could leave his hole under Grand Central.

Stinger’s book gave him an income. Therefore, he could leave his hole under Grand Central.