Connectors Exercises

I.

Complete the sentences using and, but, because, besides, although, so, therefore, since, as, however, furthermore, moreover. we do the same work. although , it is underdeveloped. furthermore the water isnt very clean. because he doesnt like tennis. but give me presents on my birthday. and

1. Her salary is higher than mine 2. The country is at war. 3. We dont swim 4. He likes football 5. My friends visit me 6.

she loves pasta, she cooks it very often. as

II.

Rewrite the sentence below using the word in brackets.

1. As we dont have enough money, we cant buy the train tickets. (so)

2. Paragliding is a very risky sport, and some experts say it is one of the most dangerous. (moreover)

3. These fairy cakes are not only homemade, but they also have the best-quality ingredients. (besides)

4. Since they have violated our civil rights, we want to lodge a complaint. (therefore)

5. We have considered your proposal, but we cannot accept it. (however)

Answers: I. 1. although 2. furthermore 3. because 4. but 5. and 6. as 1. We dont have enough money, so we cant buy the train tickets. 2. Paragliding is a very risky sport. Moreover, some experts say it is one of the most dangerous. 3. These fairy cakes are homemade. Besides, they have the best quality ingredients. 4. They have violated our civil rights. Therefore, we want to lodge a complaint. 5. We have considered your proposal. However, we cannot accept it.

II.