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English Exercises: CONNECTORS OF ADDITION AND CONTRAST

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Connectors of Addition and Contrast
Read the pairs of sentences below. Which pair expresses similar ideas? Wich pair expresses contrasting ideas? Use the chart to help you. 1. Their team has got the best players. Moreover, their coach is fantastic. similar ideas 2. Their team has got the best players. Nevertheless, they lost the last game.
contrasting ideas

CONNECTORS OF ADDITION: in addition, furthermore, moreover, as well as, also, and CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST: however, nevertheless, on the one hand / on the other hand, in spite of / despite, although /even though, but

Choose the correct connector: 1. Lorena seems to be quite clever. ......., she often gets low marks.
Nevertheless In addition

2. The service at this restaurant is excellent. .........., the food is delicious. 3. I've never been to Argentina, .........having relatives there. 4. Jordi is a careful driver. .........., hes had several accidents. 5. Cristina loves playing sport, ........ shes not very good at it. 6. Anna is talented at music.......... art.
as well as despite However but

Some connectors have got similar meanings but are followed by different structures. Despite and in spite of are followed by a noun phrase or a gerund. We did not wear coats despite the cold weather. I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible. Even though and although are followed by a clause. My car constantly needs repairs even though its new. My cousin and I arent very close, although were the same age. Choose the correct connector. 1. We're studying now 2. Id like to talk to you 3. 4.
Despite Even though even though although

there's an interesting film on TV. I know youre busy.

her efforts, she failed the exam. we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic.
in spite of

5. We didnt win the game

all all our hard work.

Connectors are usually written in specific places in a sentence: At the beginning of a sentence: in addition, furthermore, morover, howevrr, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand. Either at the beginning or in the middle: despite, in spite of, although, even though.
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Only in the middle of a sentence: and, but, also, as well as

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English Exercises: CONNECTORS OF ADDITION AND CONTRAST

Only in the middle of a sentence: and, but, also, as well as Rewrite the following sentences using the connector in brackets. 1. Isabel apologised several times. Nevertheless, Pau wouldnt speak to her. (but)
Isabel apoligised several times but Pau wouldn't speak to her

2. We decided to walk even though it was raining. (in spite of)

We decided to walk in spite of the rain

3. Roger works very hard to help his parents. Hes also a good student. (In addition) (Two different sentences)
Roger works very hard to help his parents. I addition, he's a good student In addition to working hard to help his parents, Roger is also a good student

4. Im keen on Ice cream. In addition, Im keen on chocolate. (as well as)

lm keen on Ice cream as well as chocolate

5. Youre late again. Furthermore, you havent brought your books. (and)
Youre late again, and you havent brought your books

6. On the one hand, Id love to come. On the other hand, I really havent got the time. (However)
I'd love to come. However, I really haven't got the time

7. Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems. (despite)
Rome is a great place to visit, despite its traffic problems

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