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    The document provides examples of connectors used in English to link ideas, add information, indicate consequence or opinion, and join two independent clauses. Some of the connectors discussed include although, however, consequently, besides, in addition, in order to, as a result, since, due to, despite, and nor. The document then provides a quiz with examples of sentences using the different connectors.

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    CONNECTORS

    ALTHOUGH
    EVEN THOUGH
    HOWEVER
    NEVERTHELESS
    ON THE CONTRARY
    I was very tired. However, I went to the party.
    Although I was very tired, I went to the party.

    DUE TO BECAUSE OF + noun


    He didn’t go to school because it was snowing.
    He didn’t go to school because of the snow.
    due to the snow.
    IN SPITE OF + noun / V-ing
    DESPITE

    In spite of / despite raining a lot, we went for a walk


    the rain, we went for a walk
    IN SPITE THE FACT THAT + sentence
    DESPITE THE FACT THAT

    In spite the fact that it was raining, we went for a walk.

    IN ORDER TO/ SO AS TO + Verb (INF)


    SO THAT + sentence
    I studied a lot in order to pass the exam
    I studied a lot so that I could pass the exam
    CONSEQUENCE
    CONSEQUENTLY AS A RESULT
    THEREFORE SO
    FOR THIS REASON
    Paul was very lazy at work. Consequently, he
    was fired.
    TO ADD INFORMATION
    BESIDES MOREOVER
    FURTHERMORE IN ADDITION
    My brother studies biology. Besides he works
    in a new company.
    CONCLUSION
    TO SUM UP
    AS A CONCLUSION
    FINALLY

    OPINION
    IN MY OPINION
    AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED
    AS I SEE IT
    FROM MY POINT OF VIEW
    1 .__________ his poor health Charlie cannot drive for more
    than 5 miles.
    a. Since b. Due to c. As a result

    2. Charlie has poor health; ______, he cannot drive for more


    than 5 miles.
    a. due to b. as a result c. since

    3. He sprained his ankle _______ trying to trap raccoons.


    a. because b. since c. because of

    4. He couldn’t find his bag _____ the thief had taken it.

    a. because b. because of c. as a result

    5. I bought the purple bag ______________ I thought it was


    durable.
    a therefore b. so c. due to the fact that
    6.She said she used earplugs _____ the noise pollution in her
    factory
    a. so that b. since c. due to
    7. The children kept their sweaters on __________ it was not
    cold.
    a. even though b. besides c. but

    8. We made a lot of money, _____ we still wanted more.


    a. nevertheless b. therefore c. but

    9. I worked hard ___________ pay my bills.


    a. so that b. for c.in order to

    10. _______________ a boat, he also bought an airplane.


    a. Since b. Until c. In addition to
    11. The company's sales have increased;________, profits
    have also increased.
    a. since b.consequently c .as

    12. You need to pass the exam; ____________, you will


    not graduate.
    a. otherwise b. or c. as

    13. I will go to your party __________ you have invited me.


    a. in spite of b. since c. but

    14. He finished his work early, _________ he left early.


    a. consequently b. since c. so

    15. ______________ I go to the gym, I walk regularly.


    a. Afterwards b. Although c. Besides
    16 I wash the dishes everyday. ______ I dry them. Finally, I
    put them in the cupboard.
    a. Next b. After that c. Then

    17. Neither a cat ________ a dog is a perfect pet.


    a. or b. nor c. as

    18. A dog is a canine ,_________ a cat is a feline.


    a. whereas b. as c. so

    19. We will help you _______ you help us.


    a. unless b. provided that c. even

    20. I don't have much time. I will try to help you, _________
    a. although b. even though c though
    Rewrite the following sentences using the
    connector in brackets.
    1. Isabel apologised several times. Nevertheless,
    Paul wouldn’t speak to her. (but)
    2. We decided to walk even though it was raining.
    (in spite of)

    3. Roger works very hard to help his parents. He’s


    also a good student. (In addition)

    4. I’m keen on Ice cream. In addition, I’m keen on


    chocolate. (as well as)
    5. You’re late again. Furthermore, you haven’t
    brought your books. (and)
    6. On the one hand, I’d love to come. On the other
    hand, I really haven’t got the time. (However)
    7. Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got
    terrible traffic problems. (despite)

    8 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)

    9 Automation affects the number of workers in


    factories. It also affects the type of work that is
    done. (not only... but also)

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