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CONNECTORS II
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Because, however, or, but, and, so, unless, although/even though, despite, and yet: Conjunctions and Connectors (2 pages, plus KEY)
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Contrast Clauses (although/ even though, but/yet, however, in spite of/despite)
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CONNECTORS II
CONNECTORS OF CAUSE AND RESULT:
Conjunctions (followed by a complete sentence):
o
Because , as, since
o
Therefore
,
as a result, consequently, that’s why
,
for this reason
,
so
o
So
+ adjective or adverb +
that
o
Such (a)
+ (adjective)+ noun +
that
Connectors followed by a noun sentence, a noun or a gerund:
o
Because of, on account of, owing to, due to, a
s a result of
NOW DO THESE EXERCISES
1. Doctors believe some bacteria are more resistant nowadays
because
owing to
therefore
the misuse of antibiotics.
2.
For this reason
such that
Since
you have no more money to spend, you will have to stop buying useless things.
3. He’s embarrassed about being bald
that's why
on account of
as
he always wears a wig.
4. I knew I couldn’t win.
Due to
Such a
Consequently
, I didn’t play the match and I decided to do more practice to improve my performance for the next competition.
5.
Because
As a result of
That's why
the traffic jams I arrive late for work every day.
6. She was
such
such an
so
annoying woman that no one wanted to invite her to a party.
7. The students were angry
since
therefore
as a result of
the teacher didn’t keep her promise to let them out earlier.
8. You are not following the doctor’s advice
On account of
Such that
For this reason
you won’t get better.
9. Edward is
such
such a
so
conceited that he won’t even consider the possibility of not getting the job.
10.
As
Owing to
Consequently
the rain had poured for three days without a rest, there were floods in the area.
CONNECTORS OF ADDITION
Conjunctions (followed by a complete sentence):
o Moreover, furthermore, besides, in addition, on top of that, what’s more ; as well
and
too
,come at the end of the sentence
Connectors followed by a noun sentence, a noun or a gerund:
o In addition to, as well as
o Apart from, except (for)
NOW DO THESE EXERCISES
1. What sports do you practice
apart form
moreover
in addition
skiing?
2.
Furthermore
Besides
too
being a good nurse, she’s also a mother of three children.
3. We are too busy to go out for a walk.
as well as
In addition to
On top of that
, the weather is horrible today.
4. Cooking is a very relaxing activity.
What's more
As well as
Except
, you can also learn about nutrition.
5. While she was on a diet, she ate nothing
in addition to
furthermore
except
vegetables and fruit. She didn’t feel well after that.
6. I can play the piano. I can play the violin
too
besides
apart from
.
7. Yoga is a very good way to exercise mind and body.
Except for
Too
In addition
it is very relaxing.
8.
As well as
Furthermore
In addition
studying the grammar of a language, you should find opportunities to practice it with native speakers if you want to be fluent.
WELL DONE
