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  
e
              
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