EXERCISES ON CONNECTORS ( CONTRAST)
Exercise 1
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE CONTRAST CONNECTOR ( WHEREAS, BUT,
ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER, DESPITE, IN SPITE OF, ON THE OTHER HAND)
1. _____________ Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South America.
2. Maria did not get a promotion ______________ her qualifications.
3. Zambia is a land- locked country, ____________ Kenya has a coastline.
4. This restaurant has a good reputation, ______________ that one does not.
5. The city has a 50 kph limit. __________________, people are often caught speeding.
6. You won’t be forgiven ___________________ your apology.
7. We couldn’t find a house to buy _______________we looked at quite a few.
8. He always looks so lonely and sad ____________ his popularity.
9. He is quiet and shy, _________________ his sister is lively and talkative.
Exercise 2
JOIN EACH PAIR OF SENTENCES. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PUT THE WORDS IN BRACKETS.
( ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF , DESPITE)
1. Dave smokes. He seems to be in good health ( although)
2. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. ( despite)
3. Max didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him ( even though)
4. Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for many years (although)
5. Joe is a millionaire .He hates spending money. ( despite)
Exercise 3
REWRITE THESE SENTENCES.
1. I couldn’t sleep although I was tired. ( despite)
2. Although he has got an English name, he is in fact German. (despite)
3. In spite of her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village( although)
4. I decided to accept the job although the salary was low. ( in spite of)
5. We lost the match although we were the better team.( despite)
6. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry. (even though)
7. Although she was tired, she went to work ( but)
8. They went out for a walk, even though the weather was bad. ( despite)
9. She managed to write in spite of her injured hand ( although)
10. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean ( although)
Exercise 4
Fill in each blank with a suitable logical or sequence connector
1. The teacher is very encouraging and friendly. ______, many students like her.
2. The sun was blazing. ______, there wasn't any breeze to ease our discomfort.
3. Pui Pui practices playing the piano every day. ______, she has improved tremendously.
4. The pupils had planned an interesting trip. ______, there was poor response from the others.
5. ______, peel the potatoes. ______, boil them for twenty minutes.
6. ______ stirring the curry, she added some salt. ______, she turned off the fire.
7. We reported the theft to the police. ______, the burglar was caught.
8. My computer broke down yesterday. ______, I was unable to send any e-mail.
9. The journey was really tiring and uncomfortable. ______, everyone seemed to enjoy the trip.
10. We could not see the man's face clearly as it was dark. ______, he was wearing a huge hat.
Exercise5
Choose the correct answer.
1. ______ his ability to play the piano well, James was sent to the conservatory for training.
(A) Since (B) As (C) As well as (D) Because of
2. ______ hard he tries calling, the dog refuses to come out from under the truck.
(A) However (B) As (C) After (D) So
3. Tracie is not attending the ceremony______ she needs to look after her sick mother.
(A)bu
(B) so that (C) as (D) yet
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Jerry has to improve his attitude, ______ his coach will not choose him for the next game.
4.
(A)since (B) because (C) or else (D) so that
The team had a great time ______ they lost the game.
5.
(A) still (B) until (C) however (D) although
6. Hillary slept early ______ she would not be sleepy the next day.
(A)becaus
(B) so that (C) however (D) although
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7. The villagers were poor, ______ they were willing to share their food with the lost travelers.
(A) although (B) since (C) whereas (D) yet
8. Rita studied for the tests ______ late into the night.
(B) before (C) until (D) although
(A)since
Exercise 6
Choose the correct answer
1. Darren waited ______ his mother came home before he went to bed.
(A) for
(B) until
(C) although
(D) while
2. He fell ______ climbing the steep hill behind his house.
(A) as
(B) after
(C) when
(D) while
3. Nadine worked hard ______ save money for a trip to Paris.
(A) so that
(B) to
(C) for
(D) as
4. Together, Ali ______ Ahmad will compete in the race.
(A) but
(B) with
(C) and
(D) yet
5. Africa experienced drought ______ there was no rain for the past three
months.
(A) until
(B) before
(C) yet
(D) because
6. ______ you do anything else, clear up this mess first.
(A) Before
(B) After
(C) While
(D) Unless
7. Lions like to eat meat ______ they are carnivores.
(A) although
(B) yet
(C) unless
(D) since
8. Mother will not allow you to play ______ you finish your chores first.
(A) if
(B) because
(C) since
(D) unless
