CAE writing linking words - contrast

In the CAE you are expected to show your writing skills.  Let's look now at some key words needed for producing a good writing.
First up: 

CAE Writing: Linking Words

Contrast

 Click on the answer A, B, C or D that completes each sentence. There are EIGHT questions in all.

  (Solutions under exercise)

1) The team haven't been playing too well. ......, they are expected to win this afternoon.

  A   Nevertheless

  B   In contrast

  C   On the contrary

  D   Whereas

2) ........ in nearly every country in the world they drive on the right, in England they insist on driving on the left.

  A    On the one hand

  B    While

  C    Nevertheless

  D    In contrast

3) ........ to the north, which will remain warm and sunny, the south will become cloudy during the early morning.

  A    On the contrary

  B    In contrast

  C    Although

  D    While

4) He couldn't get the machine to work ........ following the instructions carefully.

  A    despite

  B    however

  C    while

  D    yet

5) I'm not tired at all. ........, I'm feeling full of energy.

A    However

  B    In contrast

  C    On the contrary

  D    Despite

6) ........ the computer had recently been repaired, it still kept crashing.

  A   Although

  B   Whereas

  C    In spite of

  D    Nevertheless

7) I know we agreed to raise the issue at the next meeting ........ we simply won't have the time to discuss it.

  A    although

  B    whereas

  C    but

  D    still

8) The man was arrested ........ claiming to have been nowhere near the scene of the crime.

  A    whereas

  B    in spite of

  C    yet

  D    in contrast

Solutions:  1A             2B             3B              4A              5C              6A                7C           8B