SHOWING ADDITION

A/-FIIL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CONNECTORS IN THE BOX

What’s more – along with – not only …….. but also – besides this – as well – moreover–
both ….… and – in addition to – on top of that - besides
1. Mouhssine is ……………………. Intelligent ………………….……. very helpful.
2. Ilyass does the chores……………………………………………., He cooks as well.
3. Associations help to combat illiteracy ……………………………………..…………….. alleviating poverty.
4. The city provides many cultural opportunities…………………………………….., it has an excellent art
museum.
5. I like to read newspapers. One reason is that the news is always reported accurately. It has
interesting special features……………………………………………………………….watching English movies is surely
helpful and efficacious.
6. So as to brush up your English you should read many magazines in English.
7. …………………………………………..…. the increase in population in the city, there has been an increase in
the rate of crime.
8. …………………..…do shanty towns spoil the beauty of a city, ……………...……. increase the rate of crimes.
B/- REWRITE THE GIVEN SENTENCES AS SUGGESTED.
1. The service at this restaurant is excellent. The food is delicious. [Along with]
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2. Anna is talented at music. Anna is talented at art? too. [And]
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3. Roger works very hard to help his parents. He’s also a good student. [In addition]
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4. 5] Humour helps people to be self-confident. It also helps them establish good relationships.
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5. You’re late again. You haven’t brought your books. [Besides]
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6. Young people are the lifeblood of our country. They have determining roles in its development.
[What’s more]
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7. The English writing instructors gave their students many writing tasks. The English writing
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8. Instructors gave many grammar tasks to complete. [In addition to]

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9. We are interested in costs. We are interested in the competition. [Furthermore]

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10. The French teacher is a joker. He is also hardworking. [On top of that]
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11. The students were unable to submit their homework on time. They were unable to provide a
reasonable excuse as to why their homework was missing. [Moreover]
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12. My professor is an extremely fascinating person. She tells some of the most interesting
stories I have ever heard. [Additionally]
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C/- JOIN THESE SENTENCES USING THE GIVEN CORRELATIVES

1. She plays music; what’s more, she dances. [Not only]
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2. Karim has a good accent; what’s more, he speaks fluently. [Not only]
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3. The government will open a new school. The government will open a new boarding school,
too. [Not only]
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4. It rained heavily. It snowed as well. [Not only]

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5. We cleaned the house. We decorated the house. [ Not only]

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6. Today’s young people are ambitious. They are talented. [Both....and]

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7. Factories cause air pollution. They adversely affect our health. [Both....and]
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8. The show is enjoyable. It is educational. [Both....and]

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9. Each year, my brother wins an achievement award. I win an achievement award, too.
[Both....and]
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10. Naughty students annoy teachers. Naughty students anger teachers. [Both....and]
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11] Her mother rebuked her. She also spanked her. [not only….but….too]
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12] He is a good golfer. He is a good tennis player, too. [not only.. but also]
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13. Gallia is beautiful. She is smart as well. [not only.. but also]
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14. We need a visa. We need money to go to Italy. [not only.. but also]
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15. Mohamed bought a villa. Mohamed bought a car. [not only.. but also]
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16. Adil Studied four hours. Adil played soccer. [not only…but…as well]
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SHOWING CONCESSION AND CONTRAST

A/- FILL IN THE BLANKS USING THE WORDS OR PHRASES IN THE BOX
Whereas - Regardless of the fact that – although – Still - However – notwithstanding - in spite of
– despite the fact - nonetheless – even if -
1. The match went ahead ……………………….the bad weather.
2. ……………………………. I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.
3. Our neighbour goes for long walks………………………. being eighty-five years old.
4. I caught the train;…………………………………..…… ,I had only a minute to spare. .
5. The goods were never delivered…………………………………………………the promise we had.
6. ………………………………the threats against his life, the minister carried on as normal.
7. The chairman resigned …………………………………………. that it wasn't his fault.
8. ……………………………….. he lost a lot of blood, he is in a stable condition.
9. ……………………………………having a bad cough, she was able to sing in the choir.
10. …………………………………. that she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
11. Bouchra was ill. ……………………………..…… , she still came to meeting.
12. Kalid promised not to be late; ……………………………., he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock
13. They went on buying useless items……………………………..…………….. my warning not to do it.
14. …………………………………………….I have lots of problems, I can live with dignity.
15. The weather was awful all week. ……………………………..…………………., we had a nice rest.
16. The first exercise was easy…………………………………….this one is extremely difficult.
B/-REWRITE THE THESE STATEMENT AS SUGGESTED [PAY ATTENTION TO
PUNCTUATION]
1] Although there are many talented young people in our country, society does not provide them
with the necessary care. [nevertheless]
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2] He was seriously injured. He refused to go to hospital. [despite]

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3] Road conditions were extremely bad in that area. Still, there no accidents. [although]
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4] They carried on playing tennis. It was raining heavily [even though]

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5] Although he didn’t have a jack, he managed to change the wheel. [however]

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6] She failed to pass the exam. She cheated. [despite]
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7] It was very cold. They opened all the windows. [In spite of]
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8] Despite the fact that she earns a good salary, her house is not well furnished. [Although]
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9] He may be trustworthy, but I cannot lend him such a large sum of money. [However]
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10] Some apples are red. Others are green. (while)

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11] Surfing is fun. It can be dangerous. (though)

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C/- NOW REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING THE WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS

GIVEN.
1. The weather was bad. We went for a walk.
[Despite] ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….………
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[Notwithstanding the fact that] ………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………….…
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2. She passed the exam. She didn’t prepare for it.

[Despite] ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….………
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3. She managed to write. Her hand was Injured.

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[Regardless of the fact that]
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4. We started to play tennis. It was raining.

[Notwithstanding] ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………
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5. They have a car, but they rarely use it.
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6. People continue to smoke, even though they know the dangers.

[Despite + noun] ……………………………………………………….………………………………………..……………………………………….………
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7. Our coach didn't arrive late, even though the traffic was terrible.
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8. He was Innocent. But he was sent to prison.

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9. He never visits his relatives. He has a number of them living nearby.

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10. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean.

[Despite +ing] ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….………………………………………
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11. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy.
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12. I’m no better. I’ve taken the pills.

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15. Jamal works hard. He is making little efforts.

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