CONNECTORS OF ADDITION AND CONTRAST

WE USE CONNECTORS TO SHOW THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN

IDEAS. CONNECTORS OF ADDITION CONNECT SIMILAR IDEAS OR
INFORMATION.
CONNECTORS
OF
CONTRAST
CONNECT
CONTRASTING IDEAS OR INFORMATION.
CONNECTORS OF ADDITION
In addition
Furthermore
Moreover
As well as
Also
And

CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST
However
Nevertheless
On the one hand /
On the other hand
Is spite of / despite
Although / even though
But

1. CHOOSE THE CORRECT CONNECTOR.

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Patricia seems to be quite clever. , she often gets low marks.

a. Nevertheless
b. Furthermore.

The service at this restaurant is excellent. ., the food is

delicious.
a. however
b. In addition

Ive never been to England, having cousins there.

a. as well as
b. despite

Nigel is a careful driver. , shes not very good at it.

a. and
b. but

Fiona is talented at music .. art.

a. as well as
b. in spite of

SOME CONNECTORS HAVE GOT SIMILAR MEANINGS BUT ARE

FOLLOWED BY DIFFERENT STRUCTURES.

DESPITE AND IN SPITE OF ARE FOLLOWED BY A NOUN PHRASES OR

A GERUND.
We did not wear coats despite the cold weather.
I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible.
EVEN THOUGH AND ALTHOUGH ARE FOLLOWED BY A CLAUSE.
My car constantly needs repairs even though its new.
My cousin and I arent very close. Although were the same age.

2. CHOOSE THE CORRECT CONNECTOR.

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Were studying now despite / even though theres an important match on TV.
Id like to talk to you although / in spite of I know youre busy.
Despite / although her efforts, she failed the exam.
Even though / in spite of we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic.
We didnt win the game although / in spite of all our hard work.

CONNECTORS ARE USUALLY WRITTEN IN SPECIFIC PLACES IN A

SENTENCE.
AT THE BEGINNING OF A SENTENCES:
In addition, furthermore, moreover, however, nevertheless, on the one hand, on
the other hand
EITHER AR THE BEGINNING OR IN THE MIDDLE:
Despite, in spite of, although, even though
ONLY IN THE MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE:
And, but, also, as well as

3. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING THE CONNECTIR IN

BRACKETS.
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Laura apologized several times. Nevertheless, Jason wouldnt speak to her. (but)
We decided to walk even though it was raining. (in spite of)
George works very hard to help his parents. Hes also a good student. (In
addition)

Im keen on ice cream. In addition, Im keen on chocolate. (as well as)

Youre late again. Furthermore, you havent brought your books. (and)
On the one hand, Id love to come. On the other hand, I really havent got time.
(however)

Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems. (despite)