Discourse Connectors

Grammar Reference

	Form	Example
Addition	furthermore, moreover, in addition	academic register
Contrast	however, nevertheless, conversely, on the contrary	choose by precise meaning
Cause/result	therefore, consequently, thus, hence	formal scholarly tone
Sequence	firstly, subsequently, ultimately, in turn	structuring arguments

The project was expensive. _____, it was completed on time.
(Nevertheless / Furthermore / Therefore)
_____ the high cost, the board approved the proposal.
(Despite / Although / However)
The report was well-researched. _____, it was clearly written.
(Moreover / However / Therefore)
Demand fell sharply. _____, prices dropped.
(Consequently / Nevertheless / Furthermore)
_____ some regions saw growth, others suffered decline.
(Whereas / Despite / Moreover)
The treatment is new. _____, early results are promising.
(Indeed / Despite / Therefore)
_____ the new regulations, companies must file monthly reports.
(As regards / Despite / However)
The data supports the theory. _____, further testing is required.
(Nonetheless / Furthermore / Indeed)

The team worked hard. _____ (add stronger point), they delivered ahead of schedule.
_____ (contrast) the positive reviews, sales remained low.
Costs increased significantly. _____ (result), the company reported a loss.
The study was small. _____ (concede but continue), its findings are noteworthy.

Write two sentences connected with a C1-level discourse marker (not "however" or "but").