Connectors - Lift You Up / MUSIC

Exercises
1

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/activities-for-learners/b2g003-connectors-and-punctuation

2

https://www.englishgrammar.org/sentence-connectors-exercise-2/

Rather (adverb) - quite; to a slight degree:

e.g.

It's rather cold today, isn't it?

That's rather a difficult book - here's an easier one for you.

The train was rather too crowded for a comfortable trip.

She answered the phone rather sleepily.

I rather doubt I'll be able to come to your party.

Rather than - instead of; used especially when you prefer one thing to another:

e.g.

I think I'd like to stay home this evening rather than go out.

Whereas (conjunction) - compared with the fact that; but:

e.g.

He must be about 60, whereas his wife looks about 30.

You eat a huge plate of food for lunch, whereas I have just a sandwich.

Otherwise - used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion

e.g.

I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it.

Call home, otherwise your parents will start to worr

Nonetheless  / Nevertheless (adverb) - despite what has just been said or done:

e.g.

There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.

*Synonyms: however,still, yet

In addition (to) - as well (as)

e.g.

In addition to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland

Beside (preposition) - at the side of, next to:

e.g.

Come and sit here beside me.

Our school was built right beside a river.

Moreover (adverb) - (used to add information) also and more importantly:

e.g.

The whole report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate.

**Synonyms: in addition (to), furthermore formal, as well (as)

Although (conjuction) - despite the fact that

e.g.

She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.

He decided to go, although I begged him not to.

However (adverb) - despite whatever amount or degree:

e.g.

However hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.

In spite of - even though there is something unpleasant or bad happening:

e.g.

In spite of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday’s game.

Even as (conjuction) - used to show that something is surprising, unusual, unexpected, or extreme:

e.g.

I don't even know where it is.

Everyone I know likes the smell of bacon - even Mike does and he's a vegetarian.

We were all on time - even Chris and he's usually late for everything.

It's a very difficult job - it might even take a year to finish it.

"I never cry." "Not even when you hurt yourself really badly?"

Even with a load of electronic gadgetry, you still need some musical ability to write a successful song.

Despite (preposition) - without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by:

e.g.

I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.

Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.

[ + -ing verb ] He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast.

Besides (adverb, preposition) - in addition to; also:

e.g.

She won't mind if you're late - besides, it's hardly your fault.

Do you play any other sports besides basketball?

The fair takes place every June with bands, theater and much more besides.

The author's wife was a good editor, besides being a great writer herself.

There's plenty of other things to do in Gothenburg at night besides drink.

His real love, besides his guitar playing, is ultimately songwriting.

"I'm much too old for you," he said, "and besides, I'm married."

source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/