CONNECTORS

1. We won´t buy that house because we don´t have enough money.

As.....................................................................................................
2. Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, he got a high mark in her
exam.
Although...........................................................................................
3. Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
Despite..............................................................................................
4. Although he was cold, we went to the countryside.
In spite of...........................................................................................
5. In spite of her beauty, she doesn´t boyfriend.
Although..............................................................................................
6. The children stayed at home because it was raining.
As.......................................................................................................
7. She lost the race in spite of running well.
Although.............................................................................................
8. Although the weather was awful, he had a great time.
In spite of............................................................................................
9. Although the weather is horrible, we went skiing.
In spite of.............................................................................................
10. We bougth our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper.
Since...................................................................................................
11. Althoug we worked hard, he could not finish the job.
Despite.................................................................................................
12. In spite of the terrible weather, they decided to play outside.
Although..............................................................................................
13. I like you even though you have a strange sense of humour.
In spite of..............................................................................................
14. He smoked a cigar, at the same time he waited for the manager.
While...................................................................................................
15. The train left at 6:00 and they arrived just after that.
When we..............................................................................................
16. I realised I had left my keys behind when I shut the door.
As soon as..............................................................................................
17. She came in and inmediately went into the kitchen.
As soon as...............................................................................................
18. The teacher asked her a question. She left nervous.
When......................................................................................................
19. We couldn´t understand the e-mail message because it was in Russian.
Since........................................................................................................
20. Because of the rain we didn´t go out
As it.......................................................................................................
21. They are living tomorrow, so we are having dinner with tonight.
Because..................................................................................................
22. I´ll make up my mind. I´ll let you know.
As soon as...............................................................................................
23. We had to wait. The light wasn´t green.
Until.........................................................................................................
24. I arrived at the cinema. The film had already started.
By the time............................................................................................
25. The children couldn´t go to the playground because it was raining.
As............................................................................................................
26. You´ll come back toninght. Phone me them.
When........................................................................................................
27. She finished her homework. Then she went out for a walk.
After........................................................................................................
28. The plane took off before he got to the airport.
By the time he............................................................................................
29. He saw the room and he liked it.
When...........................................................................................................
30. First Ann put her purse into her handbag and then she went to the
supermarket.
After..........................................................................................................

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1. I don´t work as hard as you do.
You work.......................................................................................................
2. Although he was clever, he couldn´t solve the problem.
In spite of.........................................................................................................
3. What a pity! I can´t go to your party tomorrow.
I wish...............................................................................................................
4. “I won´t answer her question” he said.
He refused......................................................................................................
5. You make too many mistakes because you try to work too quickly.
If.......................................................................................................................
6. Someone delivered the letters safely.
The letters........................................................................................................
7. I advise you to visit the doctor as soon as possible.
You...................................................................................................................
8. Somebody is repairing my car.
I
am....................................................................................................................
9. Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
Although...........................................................................................................
10. Ann felt ill, but inside on going for a walk.
Despite.............................................................................................................
11. You are sure they haven´t sold all the tickts.
They.................................................................................................................
12. He works in this garden most of the day.
He espends.......................................................................................................
13. Perhaps he didn´t hear what you said.
He might...........................................................................................................
14. Please don´t use the shower after midnight.
 Would you mind...............................................................................................
15. I had only just wetered the garden when it began to rain.
Hardly...............................................................................................................
16. Peter´s advice to me was to sell the shares immediatly.
Peter suggested................................................................................................
17. If you practise regularly you will become more skilful.
Without............................................................................................................
18. It´s time to leave now.
I had better……………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Jones is…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
20. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
21. Ann failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke to the
doctor.
Not until…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
22. If you don´t come home, you dinner will be waiting.
Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
23. It´s not necessary for you to work on Saturdays.
You…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. If someone had called the fire-brigade immediately, the tragedy might be
have been avoided.
If the fire-brigade……………………………………………………………………………………………
25. I´m sure you have a good have time at the concert.
You………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
26. It would have been a good idea take your umbrella.
You…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
27. Drinking alcohol while you drive is prohibited by law.
You…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
28. It was wrong of the manager to employ 13 year-old children.
The manager………………………………………………………………………………………………
29. Although there are buses in L.A. very few people actually use them.
Despite……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
30. In spite of the fact that he is know for his comedies, Woody Allen is a very
serious director.
Although…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
31. Will you post this letter on the way home?
Would you mind……………………………………………………………………………………………
32. You shouldn´t eat raw fruit very often.
You had…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
33. Please don´t smoke in anymore!
Please stop……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
34. I prefer not to give any explanation!
I´d rather…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
35. The technician is going to look at all our computers tomorrow.
We are..............................................................................................................
36. They will build a new town hall in our city next year.
 We will.............................................................................................................
37. Our house is being painted at the moment.
We are..............................................................................................................
38. My advice is not rent a car for the weeding.
You ought.........................................................................................................
39. If I don´t feel better tomorrow, I´ll go to the hospital.
Unless..............................................................................................................
40. Psycology interests me.
I´m interested...................................................................................................
41. Claudia isn´t as thin as her sister Kate.
Her sister Kate.................................................................................................
42. He hates travelling by bus.
Ha can´t stand..................................................................................................
43. I haven´t smoked for three years ago.
I gave...............................................................................................................
44. “I haven´t seen Peter since Saturday night” said Laura.
Laura denied.....................................................................................................
45. Don´t go out with that boy again! Said Jane´s father.
Jane´s father warned her..................................................................................
46. That overcoat costs too much.
I can´t afford.....................................................................................................
47. He hates it if he has to study on Saturday afternoons.
He cant´ satnd..................................................................................................
48. If you don´t practise any sport, you will probably have a heart attack.
Unless...............................................................................................................
49. There is the woman. She cleans my house once a week.
There is.............................................................................................................
50. Somebody is asking for Peter on the phone.
Peter................................................................................................................
51. The teacher promised Mary a prize.
Mary.................................................................................................................
52. We believe that he has a special knowledge which may be useful to the
police.
It.......................................................................................................................
53. Tina can´t come to the party and she´s my best friend.
I wish................................................................................................................