Tasks about the use of CONNECTORS

Task about the use of connectors

CONNECTORS

ACTIVITY ONE: Join the pairs of sentences using the given connector.
1)    He is lazy. He is irresponsible (both)
2)    Your parents would not approve of such bad behavior .Your teachers would not approve of such behavior.(neither………..nor).
3)    She hates cleaning afterwards. She cooks well (but).
4)    She managed to pass the test. She was not prepared for the test. (However).
5)    Alex feels very tired today. Alex didn’t sleep at all last night. ( consequently)
6)    Michael is not going to the excursion. Samantha is not going to the excursion. (Neither……..nor).
7)    He dropped his shopping bag .He was running to catch the bus.(As)
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    He doesn’t spend much money. He has plenty of money .(although)
9)    There was a lot of snow. No trains were delayed.(Even though)
10)She rarely drives .She has a driving license. (but)
11)She was feeling ill. She came to work. (In spite of)
12)She had a beautiful voice. She never became a singer(Despite)
13)He didn’t show up. We had an appointment (Despite the fact).
14)She tries hard. She never manages to finish her work on time (however).
15)Vicky eats a lot. She isn’t overweight (however).
16)I like traveling by bus. My husband likes traveling by plane (whereas).
17)She couldn’t get to work on time. The traffic was heavy (because)
18)The weather was fine. We decided to go for a swim(As)
19)The storm was heavy. All flights to Oslo were cancelled yesterday (Due to)
20)He walked quietly. He did not want to wake his parents (so as not).
21)We are saving money. We want to buy a new car.( in order)
22)He was a wise man. Everybody respected him ( such…..that)
23)They were nice people .Everybody enjoyed their company (such…that)
24)Their new car cost a lot of money. I wondered how they could afford it (such….that).
25)The fog was thick. We could not across the street. ( so…that)
26)He made many mistakes. He had to write his report again ( so…..that)
27)It was a boring play. I nearly fell asleep.(so….that)
28)He had the qualifications required. He got the job (so)
29)Products are advertised mainly through the media. Consumers become familiar with a variety of products available.(so that)
30)Large companies spend millions of dollars on advertising. They want to increase their sales.(to)
31)The film was boring left early( so……that)   ( such……that)
32)The film had much violence. Many people will refuse to see it.(so……that)
33)There was no heating in the building. The workers had to be sent home (As a result).
34)I was waiting. I read a magazine ( While)
35)I’ll be wearing a red jumper. you can see me easily   ( so that)
36)The building was extremely well constructed. it was difficult to   demolish( consequently)
37)Dave was eating. The doorbell rang   (while)
38)They ware playing in the garden. They heard a scream   (when)
39)The lights went out. I lit some candles (As)
40)I knew there had been an accident. The police arrived ( when)
41)Her eyesight worsened. She grew older (as)
42)The cheese matures. Its flavor improves (As)
43)You were playing golf. I went to the cinema (while)
44)It was getting late. I decided I should go home (As)
45)Everything looked different .I had no idea where to go (because)
46)We won’t be able to come. The weather is bad   (because of)
47)I didn’t go. I was feeling awful ( because)
48)We were delayed. There was an accident ( because)
49)She was unable to run. Her leg was injured ( owing to/due to)
50)We have less money to spend. There a budget cuts    ( because)
51)She walked carefully.The streets were covered with ice.   (since)
52)She couldn’t decide which to choose. All the cakes looked good( because)
53)He is now 17 years old. he can learn to drive (since)
54)I had no idea how it worked. I had to ask for help ( As)
55)I can’t meet you tomorrow .I have other commitments ( because)
56)The boat couldn’t put to sea. There was a strong wind ( because of)
57)She couldn’t complete the work. She was ill   (because of)
58)I can’t print out the letter. My computer isn’t working   ( because)
59)She bought a car .She was still too young to drive   (although)
60)The night air was hot. They slept soundly   (though)
61)I enjoyed the holiday. I was glad to be home   (but)
62)Tom doesn’t speak Spanish. I think he should still visit Madrid (Even though)
63)We won easily. We played with ten men   ( In spite of)
64) The children seemed happy. They were poor   (In spite of)
65)She won. She fell midway through the race   (despite)
66)She is an accountant. She never seems to have any money(although)
67) He lost a lot of blood. he is in a stable condition( although)
68)She had a bad cough. She was able to sing in the choir( although)
69)She was successful. She felt disappointed(although)
70)Patrick was ill. he still came to the meeting(although)
71)He promised that he wouldn’t be late. he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock( although)
72)Marcel is learning English. He needs it in his job(because)
73)Bruno is learning English .he wants to us it when he travels( so that)
74)They wanted a holiday. They looked at a Sun time brochure.(so)
75)The holidays were very cheap. they booked one immediately( so….that)
76)There was fog .Their flight was delayed(so)
77)The plane was very late. They got to bed at three in the morning( so……..that)
78)It was a very long way to the beach. there was hardly room to sit down(so…that)
79)The hotel was very noisy .They couldn’t sleep ( so….that)
80)Their room had a very unpleasant view. It made them feel quite miserable.( such…..that)
81)They weren’t enjoying themselves. They went home( so)
82)The holiday was very disappointing .They decided to ask for their money back( such……….that)
83)Grandpa is old. he is very fit ( although)
84)The weather was sunny. it was cold( but)
85)The bus is slower than the train. It is cheaper. (but)
86)This computer is very old. it reliable ( though)
87)I sat down. I was feeling tired(because)
88)We arrived late. we missed the beginning of the play( because)
89)I took an apple. it was the only fruit in the bowl .(since)
90)You have finished your homework. You can help me to make dinner(since)
91)You are my best friend. I will lend you my bike(As)
92)The children are wearing hats. They don’t want to get sun burnt( so that)
93)We left early. We wouldn’t be late( so that)
94) She goes jogging every morning. She wants to keep fit (in order to)
95)He reads a really boring book at bedtime. he wants to get to sleep( in order to)
96) Dad painted the walls white. he wants to make the room look brighter( in order to)
97)I left the party early. I didn’t feel well (because)

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