Complete the given sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. ………………… brightly, the lighting struck the tower.

a) Having flashed
b) Flashed
c) Being flashed
d) Flashing

2. The driver has been convicted of speeding previously. …………………. he should not have exceeded the limit again.

a) Instead
b) In this case
c) In spite of this
d) Meanwhile

3. The patient was given the best treatment; ……………….. she died soon after.

a) despite that
b) as a result
c) by contrast
d) due to that

4. The people in Switzerland are known to work hard; ……………….. Australians are thought to be lazy.

a) meanwhile
b) notwithstanding
c) by contrast
d) instead

5. Julia went on a diet; …………………… she lost ten kilograms.

a) by contrast
b) as a result
c) despite this
d) meanwhile

6. The boy decided not to accept a present; …………………… he asked for a cheque from his parents.

a) meanwhile
b) in spite of
c) instead
d) as a result

Answers

1. Flashing brightly, the lighting struck the tower.

2. The driver has been convicted of speeding previously. In this case he should not have exceeded the limit again.

3. The patient was given the best treatment; despite that she died soon after.

4. The people in Switzerland are known to work hard; by contrast Australians are thought to be lazy.

5. Julia went on a diet; as a result she lost ten kilograms.

6. The boy decided not to accept a present; instead he asked for a check from his parents.