THEREFORE x EVEN IF

THEREFORE x EVEN IF

1) Choose the most adequate connector regarding the sentences’ context:

1 The fancy dress party was cancelled nevertheless/therefore we’ll celebrate.

2 Luka knew that he was going to miss the train, providing/unless he ran fast.

3 Mario is a huge heavy metal fan, on the other hand/whereas his wife loves pop.

4 It was so/such a thrilling book that I finished it in two days.

5 Besides/In addiction beign a talented chef, James also writes novels.

Chloe didn’t follow the full recipe, as a result/consequent the cake was a
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disaster.

7 At the beach Amy put on lots of sun cream for not to/so as not to get burnt.

Grace stroked the dog despite/in spite the fact we had warned her that he could
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bite.

9 The mom was so happy with her kids so,/therefore, she bought them ice cream.

Even so/Even though the line outside the cinema was huge, we waited one
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hour.

11 Doris said that she would work more as long as/unless her overtime its paid.

12 The airport remained open even so/in spite of the severe weather.

Although/Even so Hector spent the whole night playing, he still finished the
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report.

Living in the city can be very exciting as there are many things to do, on the
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other hand/moreover it can be very expensive.

You’ll have no problems getting a flight to Australia; providing/however you

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book it well in advance.

We went to see a brand-new play at the theatre last night. Although/However,

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the acting wasn’t great even so/even if I’m very glad we attended the event.
 THEREFORE x EVEN IF

2) Complete these sentences in a suitable way:

A Besides English, I’d love to be able to speak… Spanish

B I’ll come to the next meeting, as long as… I'm not busy with other things.

C Even if a famous movie star walked into this room,… I won't get up my sofa until 8A.M

D Chocolate is delicious. Nevertheless,… I still prefer "brigadeiro"

E I’m quite good at chemistry However, I’m not great at… English

F I went to bed so late last night that… I don't ahve the strengh to do anything at all.

3) Create 3 sentences using EVEN IF and more 3 with THEREFORE, about

yourself:

Even if it rains tomorrow, I will go to work.

EVEN IF I won't be able to get to the party on time, even if I had a car.
I will go out, even if it rains

Today I started at the gym, therefore I'm very tired.

THEREFORE