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CONNECTORS II




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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, as a result of
NOW DO THESE EXERCISES
1. ������ Doctors believe some bacteria are more resistant nowadays � the misuse of antibiotics.
2.������� �you have no more money to spend, you will have to stop buying useless things.
3.������� He�s embarrassed about being bald� �he always wears a wig.
4.������� I knew I couldn�t win. , I didn�t play the match and I decided to do more practice to improve my performance for the next competition.
5.������� � the traffic jams I arrive late for work every day.
6.������� She was� �� annoying woman�that no one wanted to invite her to a party.
7.������� The students were angry �the teacher didn�t keep her promise to let them out earlier.
8.������� You are not following the doctor�s advice � you won�t get better.
9.������� Edward is��conceited that he won�t even consider the possibility of not getting the job.
10.����� � 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�� skiing?
2.������� � being a good nurse, she�s also a mother of three children.
3.������� We are too busy to go out for a walk.� , the weather is horrible today.
4.������� Cooking is a very relaxing activity.� , you can also learn about nutrition.
5.������� While she was on a diet, she ate nothing �vegetables and fruit. She didn�t feel well after that.
6.������� I can play the piano. I can play the violin .
7.������� Yoga is a very good way to exercise mind and body.�� it is very relaxing.
8.��������� studying the grammar of a language, you should find opportunities to practice it with native speakers if you want to be fluent.

WELL DONE�� Clap