Connectors

Connectors

EXERCISES ON CONNECTORS ( CONTRAST) FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE CONJUNCTIONS


• 1. Elizabeth works hard, _____________ Jane is lazy.• (a) and (b) or• (c) because (d) but• 2. ________ he is poor, he is contented.• (a) unless (b) until• (c) though (d) yet• 3. I trust her ___________ she always speaks the truth.• (a) hence (b) thus• (c) because (d) but• 4. Wait for me ________ I return.• (a) if (b) so• (c) till (d) as• 5. I rang the bell __________ no one answered.• (a) and (b) but • (c) so (d) if












• 6. He failed in the examination _________ he did not work hard.• (a) but (b) although• (c) because (d) therefore• 7. You must not tell lies __________ your mother will punish you.• (a) or (b) but• (c) and (d) unless• 8. Don’t go there ________ you are called.• (a) since (b) therefore• (c) unless (d) because• 9. Is Rita your sister _________ your cousin.• (a) and (b) but• (c) or (d) because• 10. I am going to Kolkatta ___________ my brother is going to Chennai.• (a) but (b) and










• 6. He failed in the examination _________ he did not work hard.• (a) but (b) although• (c) because (d) therefore• 7. You must not tell lies __________ your mother will punish you.• (a) or (b) but• (c) and (d) unless• 8. Don’t go there ________ you are called.• (a) since (b) therefore• (c) unless (d) because• 9. Is Rita your sister _________ your cousin.• (a) and (b) but• (c) or (d) because• 10. I am going to Kolkatta ___________ my brother is going to Chennai.• (a) but (b) and• (c) because (d) since


• 11. __________ he was an industrious worker, I encouraged him.• (a) unless (b) though• (c) before (d) as• 12. You will get late _____________ you hurry to the meeting.• (a) because (b) unless• (c) if (d) though• 13. You must be tired _______ you have walked such a long distance.• (a) though (b) than• (c) but (d) since• 14. Not ___________ I loved Ceasar less, but that I loved Rome more.• (a) than (b) if• (c) that (d) though• 15. I am in the right _________, you are in the wrong.• (a) because (b) since• (c) for (d) but











FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE CONTRAST CONNECTOR ( WHEREAS, BUT, ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER, DESPITE, IN SPITE OF, ON THE OTHER HAND

• 1._____________ Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South America.2. Maria did not get a promotion______________ her qualifications.3. Zambia is a land- locked country,____________ Kenya has a coastline.

• 4.On the one hand, you could rent a flat instead of buying one.

• __________you are always at the mercy of landlords. • 5.This restaurant has a good reputation,______________

that one does • not.


• 1.Although Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South America.2. Maria did not get a promotion______________ her qualifications.3. Zambia is a land- locked country,____________ Kenya has a coastline.





• 1.Although Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South America.2. Maria did not get a promotion despite/in spite of her qualifications.3. Zambia is a land- locked country,____________ Kenya has a coastline.





• 1.Although Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South America.2. Maria did not get a promotion despite/in spite of her qualifications.3. Zambia is a land- locked country, whereas/while Kenya has a coastline.







• On the other hand you are always at the mercy of landlords. • 5.This restaurant has a good reputation,______________





• On the other hand you are always at the mercy of landlords. • 5.This restaurant has a good reputation, whereas that one

does • not.


• 6. The city has a 50 kph limit.__________________, people are often caught speeding.

• 7. You won’t be forgiven___________________ your apology.

• 8. We couldn’t find a house to buy_______________we looked at quite a

• few. • 9. He always looks so lonely and sad____________ his

popularity. • 10. He is quiet and shy,_________________ his sister

is lively and talkative


• 6. The city has a 50 kph limit. However, people are often caught speeding.

• 7. You won’t be forgiven___________________ your apology.


• few. • 9. He always looks so lonely and sad____________

his popularity. • 10. He is quiet and shy,_________________ his sister




• 7. You won’t be forgiven despite/ in spite of your apology.


• few. • 9. He always looks so lonely and sad____________

his popularity. • 10. He is quiet and shy,_________________ his sister





• 8. We couldn’t find a house to buy although we looked at quite a few.

• 9. He always looks so lonely and sad____________ his popularity.

• 10. He is quiet and shy,_________________ his sister is lively and talkative





• 9. He always looks so lonely and sad despite/ in spite of his popularity.

• 10. He is quiet and shy,_________________ his sister is lively and talkative





• 9. He always looks so lonely and sad despite/ in spite of his popularity.

• 10. He is quiet and shy, whereas his sister is lively and talkative

TRANSFORM THE SENTENCES BELOW USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS:

• 1.- It rained yesterday, but they played the football match. (despite)• _______________________________________________________________• 2.- Susan often plays tennis, but she never wants to play with me. (in spite of)• _______________________________________________________________• 3.- Filter coffee tastes much better, but instant coffee is more convenient. (however)• _______________________________________________________________• 4.- I have help at home but I’m still overworked. (although)• _______________________________________________________________• 5.- Judy is interested in modern pop music, but sometimes she listens to classical music.

(however)• _______________________________________________________________


• 1.- Despite the rain yesterday, but they played the football match. (despite)

• 2.- Susan often plays tennis, but she never wants to play with me. (in spite of)• _______________________________________________________________• 3.- Filter coffee tastes much better, but instant coffee is more convenient. (however)• _______________________________________________________________• 4.- I have help at home but I’m still overworked. (although)• _______________________________________________________________• 5.- Judy is interested in modern pop music, but sometimes she listens to classical music.

(however)• _______________________________________________________________



• 2.- Susan often plays tennis, in spite of never wanting to play with me. (in spite of)

• 3.- Filter coffee tastes much better, but instant coffee is more convenient. (however)

• _______________________________________________________________• 4.- I have help at home but I’m still overworked. (although)• _______________________________________________________________• 5.- Judy is interested in modern pop music, but sometimes she listens to

classical music. (however)• _______________________________________________________________




• 3.- Filter coffee tastes much better. However, instant coffee is more convenient. (however)

• 4.- I have help at home but I’m still overworked. (although)•

_______________________________________________________________• 5.- Judy is interested in modern pop music, but sometimes she listens to

classical music. (however)•

_______________________________________________________________





• 4.-Although I have help at home I, ’m still overworked. (although)

• 5.- Judy is interested in modern pop music, but sometimes she listens to classical music. (however)

• _______________________________________________________________





• 4.-Although I have help at home I, ’m still overworked. (although)

• 5.- Judy is interested in modern pop music. However, sometimes she listens to classical music. (however)

•


• 6.- Mick believes that exams are a matter of luck but he admits he has to do them. (however)

• • 7.- Harry is top of the class, but he’s not very popular at school.

(although)• • 8.- Mick read the book for the exam, but he failed the test. (in spite of)• • 9.- John lost the match, but he played well. (in spite of)• • 10.- Sally admired Robert, but she was too shy to talk to him.

(however)•


• 6.- Mick believes that exams are a matter of luck. However, he admits he has to do them. (however)

• • 7.- Harry is top of the class, but he’s not very popular at school.

(although)• • 8.- Mick read the book for the exam, but he failed the test. (in spite of)• • 9.- John lost the match, but he played well. (in spite of)• • 10.- Sally admired Robert, but she was too shy to talk to him.

(however)•



• • 7.- Although Harry is top of the class, he’s not very popular at school.

(although)• • 8.- Mick read the book for the exam, but he failed the test. (in spite of)• • 9.- John lost the match, but he played well. (in spite of)• • 10.- Sally admired Robert, but she was too shy to talk to him. (however)•



• • 7.- Although Harry is top of the class, he’s not very popular at school.

(although)• • 8.- In spite of having read the book for the exam, he failed the test. (in

spite of)• • 9.- John lost the match, but he played well. (in spite of)• • 10.- Sally admired Robert, but she was too shy to talk to him. (however)•



• • 7.- Although Harry is top of the class, he’s not very popular at

school. (although)• • 8.- In spite of having read the book for the exam, he failed the test.

(in spite of)• • 9.- In spite of having played well, John lost the match, • 10.- Sally admired Robert, but she was too shy to talk to him.

(however)•



• • 7.- Although Harry is top of the class, he’s not very popular at

school. (although)• • 8.- In spite of having read the book for the exam, he failed the test.

(in spite of)• • 9.- In spite of having played well, John lost the match, • 10.- Sally admired Robert. However, she was too shy to talk to him.

(however)•


• 11.- Joan doesn’t like Tom at all. But she admits he’s a better student than the rest. (although)

• __________________________________________________• 12.- Imagination is essential to a writer, but he needs to master a technique as

well. (although)• ________________________________________________• 13.- Examinations are a nuisance for students, but they provide teachers with

valuable information. (however)• ___________________________________________________• 14.- Many people have complained about the refuse collection system. But the

Council won’t consider changing it. (despite)• ____________________________________________________• 15.- People know a seat belt may save their lives, but many of them don’t wear

it. (in spite of)• _____________________________________________________


• 11.- Although Joan doesn’t like Tom at all., she admits he’s a better student than

the rest. (although)

• 12.- Imagination is essential to a writer, but he needs to master a technique as well.

(although)

• 13.- Examinations are a nuisance for students, but they provide teachers with

valuable information. (however)

• 14.- Many people have complained about the refuse collection system. But the

Council won’t consider changing it. (despite)

• 15.- People know a seat belt may save their lives, but many of them don’t wear it. (in

spite of)

•




• 12.-Although Imagination is essential to a writer, he needs to master a technique as

well. (although)

• 13.- Examinations are a nuisance for students, but they provide teachers with





spite of)

•





well. (although)

• 13.- Examinations are a nuisance for students,. However, they provide teachers with





spite of)

•





well. (although)



• 14.- Despite having complained about the refuse collection system, the Council

won’t consider changing it. (despite)


spite of)

•





well. (although)



• 14.- Despite having complained about the refuse collection system, the Council

won’t consider changing it. (despite)

• 15.- In spite of know ing a seat belt may save their lives, many of them don’t wear it.

(in spite of)

•


• 16.- I like to ask him for advice, but most of the times I don’t follow it.

(however)

• 17.- Stan is prejudiced against pop singers, but he realises that most

people like them. (despite)

• 18.- They had had a bitter argument a few years before, but she

invited him to her wedding. (despite)


• 16.- I like to ask him for advice. However, most of the times I don’t

follow it. (however)

• 17.- Stan is prejudiced against pop singers, but he realises that most

people like them. (despite)






• 17.- Despite of Stan prejudices´ against pop singers, he realises that

most people like them. (despite)






• 17.- Despite of Stan prejudices´ against pop singers, he realises that

most people like them. (despite)

• 18.- Despite having had a bitter argument a few years before, but she


JOIN EACH PAIR OF SENTENCES. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PUT THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. ( ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF , DESPITE)

• 1. Although Dave smokes, he seems to be in good health.



• 2. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired.



• 2. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired.• 3. Max didn’t notice the sign even though it

was right in front of him.



• 2. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired.• 3. Max didn’t notice the sign even though it

was right in front of him.• 4. Kate never learnt Spanish although se lived

in Spain for many years.

REWRITE THESE SENTENCES.

• 1. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired


• 1. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired.• 2. Despite having an English name / Despite

his English name , he is in fact German. •


• 1. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired.• 2. Despite having an English name / Despite his

English name , he is in fact German. • 3. Although she had injured her foot / Although

her foot was injured, she managed to walk to the village.


• 1. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired.• 2. Despite having an English name / Despite his

English name , he is in fact German. • 3. Although she had injured her foot / Although

her foot was injured, she managed to walk to the village.

• 4. I decided to accept the job in spite of the low salary / in spite of the salary being low.


• 5. We lost the match despite being the better team/ despite the fact that we were the better team.



• 6. Even though I hadn’t eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.




• 7. She was tired, but she went to work.




• 7. She was tired, but she went to work.• 8. They went out for a walk despite the bad

weather.




• 7. She was tired, but she went to work.• 8. They went out for a walk despite the bad weather.• 9. She managed to write although her hand was

injured.




• 7. She was tired, but she went to work.• 8. They went out for a walk despite the bad weather.• 9. She managed to write although her hand was

injured.10. Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean.

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