Englishconnectors glossary of connectors they are presented in alphabetic order. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of english conjunctions. Even if i had time and money, i wouldnt travel around the world. Start studying connectors contrast, cause, effect, addition, example. 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. On the other hand, nevertheless, however, yet, though, anyway. Contrast although even though but despite in spite of however nevertheless on the other hand although the car is old, it is still reliable. Sentence connectors are usually placed at the beginning of a sentence and may be categorized as follows. Jan 05, 2012 to show the contrast between two ideas we can use the following sentence connectors. Fill in the blanks with a logical or sequence connector each.
I will get my car serviced and for there is something wrong with the brakes. Randalls cyber listening lab listening exercises for different levels. But, although, despite the fact that, however, nevertheless, despite, in spite of, yet. Conjunctions followed by a complete sentence o although, though, even though, in spite of the fact that.
Connectors of addition and contrast read the pairs of sentences below. Exercises on connectors contrast exercise 1 fill in. No sooner had we sat down for lunch it started to rain. We must be near the beach, because i can hear the waves. Complete the sentences with missing part of the correlative conjunctions. We use connectors of contrast when we want to contrast two pieces of information either in a single sentence or in two sentences. How to use linking words or discourse markers to show contrast however despite although. Expressing reason, purpose and contrast reason because. As a result of is followed by a noun, pronoun or gerund. As their name itself suggests sentence connectors are used to combine sentences. As it was getting late, i decided i should go home.
Use in spite of plus a noun, noun phrase or gerund. Review how to use despite, however and although here. Connectors and linking words exercises for esl and ielts. Linking words exercise 2 reason perfect english grammar. Connectors of addition and contrast english exercises. Aug 05, 20 many connectors having similar meanings are followed by different structures. The following esl efl resources are available for linkers contrast grammar. The overwhelming majority of respondents ate at least one portion of. The following is a list of commonly used connectors in english.
A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about contrast, contrast. This ws consists of 2 exercises to revise rephrasing with linking words. Time when while after before as soon as until by the time. Some connectors with the same meaning are grouped together. In contrast to his big brother, he speaks english very well. Connectors contrast, cause, effect, addition, example. We can begin a clause to give reason with these words. Lowcost digital cameras no match for 35mm equivalents. But while my sister likes walking, while i prefer playing tennis.
Written by bob wilson robert clifford mcnair wilson 2007 con nectors exercise a translate the connectors into your language where possible. They continued on their journey, in spite of the pouring rain. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. As a result, the government has decided to lower the speed limit. There are many different types, but today we are simply going to sonsider the ones used to express contrast or concession, that means when ideas seem to diverge.
Despite in spite of we went for a walk despite the rain we went for a walk in spite of the rain 4. Clauses of contrast and concession, clauses of comparison i. S he is only seventeen and therefore not eligible to vote as a result. Purpose she worked hard so that she might emerge victorious.
A to z teacher stuff teachercreated site designed to help teachers find online resources. Jul 10, 2018 linker words or word connectors are used to link large groups of words. Film english the site promotes the innovative and creative use of film in english language teaching. Conjunctions conjunctions are words that join parts of the sentence. Coordinating conjunctions exercise choose the correct conjunction.
Conjunctions and linking words exercises agendaweb. Linker words or word connectors are used to link large groups of words. A powerpoint presentation of the same sentence being paraphrased with different linkers of contrast although, even though, despite, in spite of, on the other hand, whereas. Clauses of contrast and concession conjunctions although ackoliv, trebaze though ackoliv, trebaze whereas kdezto, zatimco. But is the most common way to show contrasting ideas. Whereas in contrast or comparison with the fact that. They may join two similar parts of speech, such as two adjectives. Some exercises to revise connectors of addition and contrast in order to improve student. Combine each pair of sentences with the above connectors to form sentences with contrasting ideas. Linking words conjunctions and connectors yale center for. Everybody likes her because shes very kind and friendly. As since because daniel wanted to improve his intonation. Oct 19, 2016 expressing contrast and concession connectors are very important to make the texts we write more cohesive. I did my best to pass my english exam yet so i failed.
The suspect went to the airport and yet tried to use a license that had his brothers identification on it or but he got caught. Hugh is very hardworking whereas his brother is lazy. English esl contrast worksheets most downloaded 49 results. Mar 02, 2016 lesson notes and exercises on connectors of addition and contrast easy english lessons i am a teacher of english at a highly appreciated school and doing the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. My sister likes walking, but i prefer playing tennis. 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. Coordination and subordination conjunctions in english.
Despite the fact that the film had good ideas, i didnt really liked it. Read these sentences very carefully and do the tasks that follow. Remotecontrolled automatic table lamp dimmer by john clarke. Linkers and connectors purpose examples so i decided to take. Sentence connectors showing contrast english grammar. You can also use them to connect paragraphs to give them coherence. English with jennifer methodology, strategies and activities. He was the eldest son, and thus, heir to the title therefore formal, used mainly in written english. Other ways of expressing contrast and concession iii. For example, despite and in spite of are followed by a noun phrase or an ing form. Clarify showing causeresult indicating time sequencing ideas adding information condition concession in other words so then firstly, first too in that case i mean therefore next in the first place in addition otherwise to put it another way.