CONNECTORS PRACTICE

WHILE BESIDES BECAUSE OF HOWEVER

ALTHOUGH SINCE UNLESS THEREFORE
EXCEPT DURING SO THAT IN SPITE OF
EXCEPT THAT YET THEREFORE SINCE IN SPITE OF
IN CASE HOWEVER EXCEPT BECAUSE OF SO THAT
1. He couldn’t take part in the race __________________his
bad leg.
1. They decided to go out _____________________the rain
2. _______________________the weather is bad, we’d
2. He’s stupid and arrogant, _______________________some
better phone for a taxi.
people like him.
3. I thought he was an intelligent person;
3. I know nothing about him _______________he was born in Leeds.
______________________, it seems I was mistaken.
4. He will not pass the test _________________hard he tries.
4. Not many people came to the
5. She sent her daughter to England________________ she might
concert__________________________ the great publicity
learn English quickly.
5. She won’t go_______________________ you call her.
6. We missed the bus, __________________we had to take a taxi.
6. ________________________________the team played
7. I come here everyday___________________ Saturday.
well, they were beaten quite easily.
8. We stayed at home _________________the bad weather.
7. All the students came to he party_____________ Anna.
9. ______________the weather was bad, we decided not to go out.
8. I have two other umbrellas________________ this one.
10. Take an umbrella__________________ it rains.
9. There were several interruptions
________________________the lecture.
10. I lent him the money _________________________he
IN SPITE OF ALTHOUGH WHEREAS EVEN THOUGH might go to the concert.
HOWEVER WHILE ON THE CONTRARY BUT 11. He is a kind and helpful person; _____________________
NEVERTHELESS DESPITE IN SPITE OF THE FACT. he is liked by everybody.
EVEN SO 12. He fell asleep_____________ he was watching television.

1. I won’t forgive you __________________________your apology.

2. We took our holiday in Spain _____________________our
AS…AS WHENEVER WHEREVER IN THIS WAY
neighbours went abroad.
IN PARTICULAR ALTHOUGH BOTH…AND SUCH
3. They haven’t found a house to buy _____________________they
AS TO SUM UP SPECIFICALLY
have looked quite a few.
4.________________ Andrew knew the risks, he decided to travel
In all history there has never been a magician_________
alone.
famous___________ Harry Houdini.
5. _____________________ her hard work, Maria didn’t get a bonus.
_____________________________________, he was well
6. “You seem bored”, “_____________________________ I’m having
known for his incredible escape acts,____________ freeing
a wonderful time”.
himself from a locked safe at the bottom of the river. People
7.The speed limit on the highway is 110kph;________________people
recognised him__________________ he went and
often drive master than that.
____________________he performed, huge crowds gathered
8. ______________________________ her skiing accident last year,
to watch. But, _______________ he was a master of the art of
Diana is going skiing again this year.
illusion, he was a very honest man who fought for truth and
9. ____________________he had planned the Project very carefully,
justice. _______________________, he campaigned against
he had several problems along the way.
spiritualists and other people who claimed to have supernatural
10. My sister doesn’t have a job ______________________she is a
powers. _______________________, he made quite a few
very talented person.
enemies in the entertainment business.
11. Some pupils don’t mind taking tests ,__________________others
________________________,there have been few men this
get quite nervous.
century who have combined________________ talent
12. It’s wonderful to have my grandparents spend the summer with us
__________ honesty in such an admirable was.
______________________it’s a bit uncomfortable because our flan is
quite small.
13.“She must have a very interesting job as a travel agent”.
“________________she says it is quite a routine.
14. The new car is very economical ____________the old one was not.
15. Jane really hates classical music ___________________I love it.

WHETHER OR NOT ALSO THUS ALTERNATIVELY NOT ONLY…BUT

WHAT IS MORE HOWEVER OWING TO PROVIDING THAT IN ORDER TO
FIRSTLY NEITHER…NOR
There are many things you can do 1 _______________________ reduce pollution levels in the city. 2______________________, to
decrease the amount of traffic in the streets, you should ask yourself 3_________________________ your car journey is really
necessary. It could be cheaper and healthier to walk.4_______________________________________It could be even
quicker,5__________________________the amount of traffic at certain times of the day.
6_______________________,you could use public transport, 7_____________ avoiding the stressful experience of driving in the
city and the same time freeing yourself from the time consuming necessity of finding a parking space. 8._________________, when it
comes to speed, health and convenience, 9____________________ walking_______________ the public transport system can
compare with the simple bicycle. 10____________________has it been proved to be faster than a car for most city journeys
________________ you can park it almost anywhere 11._________________________ you lock it securely.