EXERCISES ON CONNECTORS

a. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE CONTRAST CONNECTOR

( WHEREAS, BUT, ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER, DESPITE, INSPITE 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.On the one hand, you could rent a flat instead of buying one. __________ you are always at the mercy of landlords. 5.This restaurant has a good reputation, ______________ that one doesnot. 6.The city has a 50 kph limit. __________________, people are oftencaught speeding. 7.You wont be forgiven ___________________ your apology. 8.We couldnt find a house to buy _______________we looked at quite afew. 9.He always looks so lonely and sad ____________ his popularity. 10.He is quiet and shy, _________________ his sister is lively and talkative

b. JOIN EACH PAIR OF SENTENCES. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PUT THEWORDS IN BRACKETS.
(ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF , DESPITE) 1.Dave smokes. He seems to be in good health ( although) _______________________________________________________________________ 2.I couldnt sleep. I was tired. ( despite) _______________________________________________________________________ 3.Max didnt 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) _______________________________________________________________________

c. REWRITE THESE SENTENCES.

1.I couldnt 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 didnt 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) _______________________________________________________________________

a. ANSWER KEY
1.Although 2. despite/ in spite of 3. whereas 4 On the other hand 5 whereas 6 However 7 despite/ in spite of 8 although 9despite/ in spite of 10 whereas

b. ANSWER KEY
1.Although Dave smokes, he seems to be in good health. 2.I couldnt sleep despite being tired. 3.Max didnt notice the sign even though it was right in front of him. 4.Kate never learnt Spanish although she lived in Spain for many years.

c. ANSWER KEY
1.I couldnt sleep despite being tired 2.Despite having an English name / Despite his English name , he is in factGerman. 3.Although she had injured her foot / Although her foot was injured, shemanaged to walk to the village. 4.I decided to accept the job in spite of the low salary / in spite of the salary being low 5.We lost the match despite being the better team/ despite the fact that wewere the better team. 6.Even though I hadnt eaten for 24 hours, I didnt feel hungry. 7.She was tired, but she went to work. 8.They went out for a walk despite the bad weather. 9.She managed to write although her hand was injured.10.Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean

Fill in the blanks with a logical or sequence connector each

1.

There is no more food left. ______ there is plenty of drinks.

2.

The Interact Club has done well to help the poor. ______ the Welfare Club has done well too.

3. The documents will be scrutinized by the police. ______ they will be sent back tot he relevant authority.

4.

The retailer has been making losses. ______ he intends to wind up his business.

5.

Wash the potatoes first. ______ you can boil them.

6. We have been trying to contact Michael for the past few days. ______ we managed to trace him to a hotel in town.

7. Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. ______ you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness.

8.

The dog will bark without fail every time the ice-cream man passes by. ______ it will start howling.

9.

Let us not be complacent with ourselves. ______ we may lose out in the final round.

10. Lopez has experienced poverty and hardship before. ______ he has a sympathetic heart towards the poor and needy.

Answers

1. 2.

There is no more food left. However there is plenty of drinks. The Interact Club has done well to help the poor. Similarly the Welfare Club has done well too.

3. The documents will be scrutinized by the police. Then they will be sent back tot he relevant authority. 4. 5. The retailer has been making losses. Therefore he intends to wind up his business. Wash the potatoes first. Afterwards you can boil them.

6. We have been trying to contact Michael for the past few days. Eventually we managed to trace him to a hotel in town. 7. Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. Nevertheless you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness. 8. The dog will bark without fail every time the ice-cream man passes by. After sometime it will start howling. 9. Let us not be complacent with ourselves. Otherwise we may lose out in the final round.

10. Lopez has experienced poverty and hardship before. Therefore he has a sympathetic heart towards the poor and needy.

1. Knowledge is becoming the new source of power, but lifelong learning is the only way to remain competitive in today's rapidly changing job market. (However)

2. Automation affects the number of workers in factories. It also affects the type of work that is done. (not only... but also)

3. Engineering is still a male area of study. However, things are changing. (Although)

4. British students are far away from their family and friends. However, they like the idea of taking a year off. (In spite of)

5. I had the necessary qualifications. However, I didn't get the job. (Despite)