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CONNECTORS I
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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 I
Connectors of Contrast
Conjunctions (followed by a complete sentence):
o
although, though, even though,
in spite of the fact that.
o
while, whereas
o
but, yet
o
however , nevertheless, even so, on the one hand... on the other hand
,
on the contrary
Connectors followed by a noun sentence, a noun or a gerund:
o
in spite of , despite
NOW, DO THESE EXERCISES:
1. Some people believe in ghosts and supernatural phenomena
however
in spite of
whereas
others are skeptical about all that.
2. She didn’t get the job
despite
though
yet
her brilliant qualifications.
3. “That book you’ve been reading must be very interesting" "
but
while
on the contrary
, it’s dead boring but I have to read it for school”
4. I’m not going to speak to her
but
although
however
she begs me pardon
5.
In spite of
Even though
nevertheless
the risks thousands of people climb the Everest every year.
6.
In the one hand
On the one hand
For one hand
I’m thinking of buying a new car.
On the other hand
In the other hand
For other hand
the old one still works, so I could still use it for a couple of years.
7. The ad was excellent.
On the contrary
Despite
However
, the product didn’t sell very well.
8.
In spite of the fact that
Even although
However
the weather wasn’t really good, the holidays was great!
9. The plane landed
however
in spite of
although
the thick fog that covered the runway.
10. The government wants to pass the law.
But
Although
Nevertheless
, the party in the opposition won’t lend them their support to do it.
11. The book is really interesting,
yet
despite
inspite
too specific if you are not an expert
Connectors of purpose
When the subject of the main clause and the subordinate clause is the same. They are followed by a verb
o
in order to, so as to,
to
,
in order not to
,
so as not to
When the subjects of the main clause and the subordinate clause are different or the same but stated. They are followed by a complete sentence.
o
in order that
y
so that
NOW, DO THESE EXERCISES:
1. I decided to pack up early
so that
in order to
so as tthat
I had enough time to go to the airport by bus.
2. You must always use lots of sun cream
in order to
in order not to
so not
get sunburn.
3. She has put on some winter clothes
in order not to
so that
so as to
to be warm when she goes out.
4. Clara didn’t carry a lot of cash
so that not to
so that
in order not to
get robbed.
5.
So that
In order to
So you don't
do it properly, you must follow the instructions.
6. I called an electrician
so that
so to
so as to
he would repair the plug in my bedroom.
7. They’ve been working a lot
so as not to
so that
in order to
save the company from bankrupt.
8. My family saved money all year
in order that
so as to
in order to
we could have a special holiday abroad.
9.
so to
In order that
In order to
get vitamins you should eat lots of fruit and vegetables even if you don’t like them much.
10. My son started to wear glasses
to
that
so that
read when he was only 5.
